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Brac – hundred years of the beach Banj

Banj Beach Supetar island Brac Croatia

Banj Beach Supetar island Brac Croatia


The remarkable feature of the bathing area is that it is quite a big area and the entire area is sheltered by the leaves of Tamarix trees. The road that leads to the bathing area is equally beautiful. A total of 150 people could take bath at a time, with a separate enclosure for both, men and women.

Supetar is situated on the island of Brac, and is considered as the third largest Adriatic island. The entire area is so scenic that you would love to visit again. Read more

Grape and wine festival – days of the Varenik 2009

Grapes Mali Plavac Bol Croatia

Grapes Mali Plavac

During the start of October, a traditional autumn event takes place in Supetar, on the island of Brac. The event is called “grape and Wine festival”, and is considered as the most important festival to be held on the island of Brac.

The remarkable feature of “grape and wine festival” is the preparation of traditional cuisine called ‘Varenik’. The cuisine is made from fresh wine. The festival is a week long celebration in which the locals involve themselves in preparation of traditional cuisine from the fresh wine of the area.

The specialty of the festival is the preparation of foods in which ‘Varenik’ is used as a condiment. The wine makes the local Dalmatian food more savory than ever.

Even during ancient times, the Greeks and the Romans were very fond of the drink, as they considered the drink to have nutritional value. They used to take it as an energy drink. Read more

Zlatni rat beach – The Most Beautiful beach in the World

Zlatni rat beach

Zlatni rat beach

On the Island of Brac is situated the most beautiful and mesmerizing beach of the world, as stated by the British Daily Telegraph. The beach Zlatni rat in Bol is regarded to be among the most amazing and beautiful beaches of the Europe. A publisher of the tourist guide named Lonely Planet also ranked Zlatni Beach among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. This mesmerizing beach, located west Bol on the Mid Dalmatian Island of Brac. Its positioning under the St. Vid’s Mountain which is the highest mountain of Adriatic Islands gives it a spectacular view. Read more

One Hundred Years of the Stone masonry School – An Educational Institution Attractive for Tourists

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StoneMasonry School - Pucisca Island Brac

The stonemasonry school in Pucisca on the Island of Brac recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. It is a unique educational institution, not only in Croatia, but in this part of Europe, representing an attraction for tourists as well. On the occasion of celebrating the anniversary, a book about the school was published. 50 copies were bound in unique stone covers. Though the school itself was founded in 1909, the education of stonemasons on Brac began in 1906 because of the great need for the development of stone masonry.
In Pucisca and Selca, courses were organized in collaboration with a trade school in Split. After the course, students would pass their exams in stone masonry. Preserving the tradition of the trade, many generations of superior craftsmen were educated at this school. In their work, one could always recognize the signature style of the school. Read more

Zlatni rat beach – Voted Croatia’s Sexiest Beach

Zlatni rat Beach - Bol Croatia

Zlatni rat Beach - Bol Croatia

Zlatni Rat beach is home to a spectacular sandbar known as the Golden Horn. The bar is 580 yards long and provides this beach with a unique shape and unparalleled people-watching. The beach offers restaurants, cafes and a surplus of water sports. The nightlife is more relaxed than Zrce beach, but there are plenty of open-air bars and nightclubs open for mischief.
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