City break in Brac Island. Active leisure ideas for Brac Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Every year a large number of divers from different countries come to Brac. The popularity of the island among the divers is easy to explain: there are sets for experienced underwater swimmers and for the beginners, the price of equipment rental is not too high and there is a large number of various diving centers. The underwater world of the water area of ​​the island is very rich, here you can see more than three hundred different representatives of the Mediterranean marine world. However, in addition to the observation of the flora and fauna living under the water, you can admire the stunning scenery.

For example, Lucice cave, which can be found on the south-eastern side of the island, has a spacious camera at a depth of 15 meters and two tunnel sleeves that drop to 30 and 44 meters, respectively. Drasine Cave is very shallow, its maximum depth is 8 meters, but here you can see the remains of a mosaic of the of Ancient Rome. Dove Cave is also a popular diving place. Many divers advise going for a dip on the neighboring islands of Hvar and Vis. You can book a place for a trip there in almost any dive school in Brac.

Due to the good visibility, one can also observe the underwater world, using a common mask with a tube. Brac is an excellent place for snorkelers. Thanks to the long coastline, you can always find a secluded beach and swim for fun. If during the stay on the island you feel the craving for diving, then sign up at any of the local diving schools. Here you can easily get an international diving license. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The island of Brač is also suitable for pedestrian and bicycle enthusiasts. A bicycle can be rented here in every major city or town. The most beautiful routes will lead you to the Vidova Mountain, but it is worth taking into account that the way up there is not short and rather heavy. Therefore, if you have not ridden mountain bikes a lot before, then first you should go from Sumartin via Selca to Novo Selo and back to Sumartin. This is the easiest of the local routes – only 16 kilometers on a relatively flat terrain. However, the traffic along the roads of Brac is not very intense, so you can safely go on a bicycle wherever you want.

It is worth taking a little time to explore the island on foot. You can go for a day to wander among the forests, fields, and olive groves yourself, and you can go on any of the tourist routes along with other travelers. The most popular routes usually pass from Murvitsa to the Dragon Cave, from Nerezica to the Blaca Desert and from the town of Bol to Vidova Mountain. Vidova Mountain is worth a visit, even if you are absolutely not ready to climb it on your own two feet, because of the magnificent view from the top. By car, by bike, on foot or by public transport it is worth to get to the Golden Cape, outstanding in the sea for 300 meters and changing its shape and size depending on the wind. Fans of climbing should go to the rock Lozisca in the north-west of Brac.

Be sure to visit the quarries near Pucisca, where white limestone is mined. This stone is tiling the White House in the United States. In the quarries, you can try on the worker's robe and get acquainted with all the subtleties of stone mining. If you love football or play tennis, then you will find a large number of sites for practicing these sports in Brac. The most active nightlife on the island is in Bol. Among the popular party places, Varadero bar and the Faces club can be mentioned. All year round there is a disco in the hotel Elaphusa. In Supetar, Fenix is rightly considered one of the best nightclubs.