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On the island of Brač, there are no major shopping centers or outlets. Therefore, if you want to buy branded clothes and shoes, it's worth spending a little time to travel to mainland Croatia. If you decide to go from the island on an excursion, for example, to Split, to the Diocletian's Palace, then try to find the time and visit the big shops there. In Brac, it is worth buying souvenirs and products from the local producers. Perhaps, the most unique souvenir of all, sold on the island, can be considered artifacts from the Brač stone. The point here is not that it was the material from which the Capitol was made, and not even that such white limestone isn’t mined anywhere else. The point is in the meaning of products from the Brač stone to the local residents. In some places, residents still keep at least one piece of this material in their homes for the protection from the evil spirits. It is not at all necessary to believe in the power of the stone in order to admire the finest work of carver craftsmen who create amazing products from this beautiful material. As a practical souvenir you can buy a small bag of lavender. Lavender calms, gives a strong sleep and serves as an excellent natural freshener for laundry. You can also buy lavender oil. There is also a great choice of shells and crafts made of them, and figured candles. The original souvenir will be local lace and Vucedol dove, which is a copy of a cult vessel on three legs. Please note that the … Read further

Our guide to Brac Island

Brac Island sightseeing

The southern part of the island can boast one of the most mysterious monuments of Brac, Dragon Cave. There is no doubt that it’s man-made, but the real purpose of the cave is one of the mysteries of the island. Its inner walls are decorated with pictures and symbols unknown to science, and contemporaries can only guess what their meaning was. A path to the cave lies in an incredibly beautiful place, so fans of … Open

Cultural excursion through Brac Island - things to see

The Brac island was inhabited in Antiquity. You can find a confirmation of this when going to the Skrip village. Here you can see not only agricultural buildings of different centuries and the church of St. Dir, built over two hundred years ago, but also ancient Roman bas-reliefs and tombstones, as well as an abandoned quarry where the Romans mined stones for the construction of the palace in Split. However, Srip is … Open

Top hotels with reviews

The popular Ivan hotel will appeal to both history buffs and fans of spa treatments. It’s a real local landmark; its mansion was built in 1656. It’s noteworthy that its walls have being housing the hotel from the outset, so this accommodation place is one of the oldest on the island. Today, the building is completely renovated; in addition to comfortable rooms and suites, this historic hotel is ready to … Open

Attractions and active leisure

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 … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

In general, the courses that you can taste in Brac are not much different from those in continental Croatia. The only thing: the variety of fish courses here is much bigger, and you can vouch for the freshness of seafood, especially in coastal restaurants. The choice of dishes at a restaurant, “restauracija” in Croatian, and in a konoba, the local analog of the tavern, usually furnished in the countryside style, … Open

Traditions and mentality of Brac Island

The locals are not too punctual. Women here are quite active and often openly act as leaders in their family. Men have a sense of humor and like to give compliments to any woman at least a bit attractive but they usually do not go past flirting. The Croats are very proud of their independence and cannot stand to be called "the Yugoslavs". In Brac, as in the central part of the country, many national customs have … Open

Croatia - moving around the country

Despite the fact that Croatia is a rather small state, the Croats built 9 large international airports with the aim of developing tourism. In addition, more than a dozen air harbors function in the country for domestic and charter flights. One of the largest airports in the country is Pleso, located 15 kilometers from Zagreb. Local and international banks, souvenir shops, several cafes and restaurants, ATMs, stores and a post office are situated within its territory. Next to the terminal, there is a taxi stand as well as a stop for regular buses. The next major airport is “Split”. It is located 20 kilometers from the city of Split. The territory of this air harbor also has all the amenities for passengers, including nursing rooms. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Croatia

The Croats are patriotic. They are very proud of their nation and honor the freedom they have suffered in a difficult struggle. On October 8, the Independence Day is celebrated in the country. This is a day off. Peaceful rallies and processions are held on the streets. On June 22, Croatia celebrates the Day of Anti-Fascist Struggle. The date was chosen not for an accident. It was on June 22, 1941, when the Sisak detachment was created. That was the first anti-fascist partisan organization in Europe. June 25 is the Day of Power, and August 5 is the Day of Victory and Thanksgiving to the Fatherland. This memorable day arose as the result of the victory in the war of 1991-1995, when Croatia managed to restore its territorial integrity. These days are the most important for the national self-awareness. … Open

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