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Bol Tourist Board Porat bolskih pomoraca bb, Bol, tel. (+385-21) 63 56 38, tz@bol.hr, www.bol.hr. Q July, August
Open 08:30 - 22:00. June, September Open 08:30 - 14:00, 16:30 - 21:00. October - May 31 Open 08:30 -14:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Milna Tourist Board Milna bb, Milna, tel. (+385-21) 63 62 33, tzo-milna@st.t-com.hr, www.milna.hr. Q June - September 30 Open 08:00 - 22:00. October - May 31 Open 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 -12:00. Closed Sun. Postira Tourist Board Strančica 3, Postira, tel. (+385-21) 63 29 66, tzo-postira@st.t-com.hr, www.postira.hr. Q June - September 30 Open 08:00 - 22:00. October 1 - 31 Open 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 13:00. Closed Sun. November - April 15 Open 08:30 - 13:00. Closed Sat, Sun. April 16 - May 31 Open 08:00 - 15:00, Tue, Thu 08:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Pučišća Tourist Board Pučišća bb, Pučišća, tel. (+385-21) 63 35 55, tz@pučišća.hr, www.pucisca.hr. Q June 15 - 30 Open 08:00 - 12:00. July - September 30 Open 08:00 - 12:00, 17:30 - 20:30. Open according to demand. Selca Tourist Board Trg S.Radića 5, Selca, tel. (+385-21) 64 82 09. Q TIC Sumartin - June, September Open 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. July, August Open 09:00 - 20:00. October, March, April, May Open according to demand. Closed November, February. TIC Povlja - June, September Open 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. July, August Open 09:00 - 20:00. Closed October - April. May Open according to demand. Supetar Tourist Board Porat 1, Supetar, tel. (+385-21) 63 05 51/(+385-21) 63 09 00, tzg-supetar@st.t-com.hr, www.supetar. hr. Q June - September 30 Open 08:00 - 22:00. October - May 31 Open 08:30 - 15:30. Closed Sun. Sutivan Tourist Board Trg dr. F. Tuđmana 1, Sutivan, tel. (+38521) 63 83 57, tz-sutivan@inet.hr, www.tzo-sutivan.com. Q July, August Open 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. June, September Open 08:00 - 12:00, 17:00 -20:00, Sun 08:00 -12:00. October - May 31 Open 08:00 - 14:00, Sat 08.00 - 11:00. Closed Sun.
Public transport The company Autotrans operates a network of buses serving the needs of the local population, especially school children, throughout the year, and a special service with tourists in mind during the summer season (1 July - 31 August). Supetar forms the natural hub, and is connected with all the island’s main communities by bus - the main bus station is just east of the ferry terminal. This means that you should have little problem in being able to explore the island at least a little using public transport only. Prices are set according to distance (buy your ticket from the driver except for at Supetar bus station). Zone 1 (under 7km) single 14kn, return 20kn Zone 2 (7-19km) single 20kn, return 30kn Zone 3 (20-35km) single 26kn, return 40kn Zone 4 (35-61km) single 40kn, return 50kn Autotrans Porat 12, Supetar, tel. 060 39 30 60, info@autotransbrac.hr, www.autotrans.hr.
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culture & events 10 - 11.06. Bol: Dalmatian Klapa from the Omiš Festival, Teatrin Summer Stage 18.06 - 11.09. Supetar: Supetar Summer Festival 18 - 24.06. Sutivan: Bocce tournament 20.06. Bol: Classical music concert (at the small church) 24.06. Sutivan: St John’s Church, local religious festival 25 - 30.06.Bol: Bol Czech Cultural Festival (Teatrin, Dom kulture Gallery) 28 - 29.06. Supetar: St Peter and St Paul, local religious festival 01 - 03.07. Bol: Fashion.hr show, Zlatni rat beach 02.07. Mirca: Our Lady of Mirca, local religious festival 05 - 09.07. Supetar: 3rd Supetar Super Film Festival, contemporary documentary film festival 08 - 09.07. Sutivan: Dvornik Festival 10 - 17.07. Sutivan: Vanka Regule outdoor adventure sports & film festival 16.07. Milna and Postira: Our Lady of Carmel, local religious festivals 22 - 23.07. Supetar: Guitar Weekend, Supetar Parish Church and various open air locations 24.07. Sutivan: Fisherman’s Festival 27 - 29.07. Bol: Pula Film Festival, Bol Cinema 29.07. Milna: “Pasara” race (rowing boats), starts at 18:00 30.07. Milna: “Potezanje Mrduje” in the waters around Mrduje island at 18:00 a contest takes place to answer the question “Who does Mrduje island belong to - the people of Brač or Šolta?” 30.07. Postira: A Little Night Regatta 30.07. Supetar: Supetar Summer Carnival 31.07 - 04.08. Bol: Supertoon - Festival of Animated Film, Cinema Bol, Teatrin Summer Stage, Dom kulture Gallery 03.08. Bol: Gloria Gaynor and Ivo Gamulin Gianni, Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa 03 - 05.08. Milna: International viola Competition ‘Viola da Bracchia’ 05.08. Bol: Fair day of Bol 06.08. Supetar: Dalmatian Klapa 07.08. Mirca: Traditional exhibition of art from Mirca in Mutni kali 11.08. Supetar: VO’ I ‘SA - Days of Urban Music 11 - 14.08. Bol: Small Theatre Festival, Teatrin Summer Stage 15.08. Splitska: Feast of the Assumption, local religious festival 16.08. Sutivan: St Rocco 16.08. Dol: Hrapačuša Night 18.08. Škrip: St Helena of the Cross, local religious festival 20 - 30.08. Bol: Jazz School 26.08. Škrip: ‘Čakavske riči’ Festival - Brač’s comedy night 07.09. Supetar: Island Festival - exhibition of chapels and belltowers 24.09. Milna: 80th Mrduja Regatta 03 - 06.10. Bol: Jazz festival, Hotel Elaphusa
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Ina Bol Vladimira Nazora 3, tel. (+385-) 091 497 12 24. Q June - September 30 Open 07:00 - 21:00. October - May 31 Open 07:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun. Ina Milna Milna, tel. (+385-) 091 497 03 32. Q April 18 - May 31 Open 07:00 - 19:00, Sun 07:00 - 13:00. June - September 30 Open 07:00 - 21:00. October - April 17 Open 07:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Ina Supetar Mladena Vodanovića 1, tel. (+385-) 091 497 12 51. Q June September 15 Open 06:00 - 22:00. September 16 - May 31 Open 07:00 - 19:30. Sun 07:00 - 13:00.
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Bistro Terasa Santo Frane Radića 3, tel. (+385-21) 71 71 94/(+385-) 091
Taxi services on Brač are operated by small private companies, so you’ll see a host of different numbers advertised. These operators have, in the main, accepted a standard tariff: start 20kn; 1km / 10kn; waiting 80kn / hour; 5kn per large item of luggage. Holidays, Sundays and at night extra 30% is tacked on to bill. To avoid misunderstandings, please confirm the price with the driver before you start your journey.
Filomena Supetar, tel. (+385-) 095 908 92 69. Kacavida Supetar, tel. (+385-) 091 522 43 79/(+385-) 098 26 56 92.
Kupina Bol, tel. (+385-) 098 26 52 19. Lastavica Bol, tel. (+385-) 098 26 49 90. Maxi Supetar, tel. (+385-) 098 78 13 77. Also in Pučišća. Mia Bol, tel. (+385-) 098 20 70 22. Ombre Bol, tel. (+385-) 095 909 41 24. Peša Supetar, tel. (+385-) 098 77 78 28/(+385-) 095 860 42 85. Valiž Supetar, tel. (+385-) 098 38 52 74. NR Supetar, tel. (+385-) 091 502 78 77.
Looking for more? Just click! brac.inyourpocket.com Parking There are pay car parks in Supetar, Bol and Sutivan. Supetar’s two pay car parks operate all year. One is to the left of the ferry terminal as you arrive, and the other is to your right at the entrance to town. They operate 1 June - 30 September 06:00 - 22:00 daily, prices 5 - 7kn / hour, day ticket 30kn. At other times of the year the price is 5kn / hour but a day ticket costs 25kn, and opening hours are the same. Bol has a pay car park on the waterfront with opening hours: 1 May - 14 June, 16 September - 15 October 08:00 - 17:00, tourist season 15 June - 15 September 06:00 - 23:00. Price: 10kn / hour. Parking at other times of the year is free of charge. Sutivan has a car park close to the centre, by the entrance to the town. 2011 prices were not finalized at the time of going to print.
Ferries and boats Apart from the island’s connection to the mainland, you can also travel directly to the island of Hvar. An evening boat leaves Bol for Jelsa, and on Tuesdays a boat leaves Milna at noon for Hvar town. (Neither service takes cars on board). Unfortunately these timetables don’t allow for day trips, but it’s good to know if you plan a short stay on the neighbouring island. Local operators organise day trips by boat to popular local sightseeing spots. Jadrolinija Hrvatskih velikana bb, Supetar, tel. (+386-21) 63 13 57, www.jadrolinija.hr. Q June - October 31 Open 04:30 - 20:30, 22:00 22:45. November - May 31 Open 05:45 - 20:45, 22:00 - 22:45. Sun 07:00 - 19:15, 22:00 - 22:45.
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Road help 1987 WHAT TO SEE Essential Brač Blaca tel. (+385-) 091 516 46
71 / 091 512 93 12. Blaca is perhaps the most stunning sight on the Brač, and is certainly among the most incredible cultural monuments on the Adriatic. This inhospitable rocky gorge became the home of an order of Glagolitic monks who nurtured the Croatian language using the oldest Slavic alphabet. They left the Republic of Poljica south of Split following the Ottoman invasion of the mainland. In 1550, the Brač authorities allotted them land in the Blaca canyon some 3km from the coast. The refugees initially settled in one of the many caves to be found in this karst landscape. Slowly but surely, the monks improved their quarters and started to use the plentiful rock to construct buildings. The first church, consecrated to the Assumption of Mary, was completed in 1614. Eventually a monastery, living quarters and farm buildings grew up. This complex, built flush against the sheer rock and totally in harmony with its surroundings, is absolutely breathtaking to behold. The diligence of the monks was boundless. The Blaca buildings were destroyed several times over by fire and flood, but the monks each time simply made sure their next rendering was better than the last. They improved public roads and regulated watercourses to tame the seasonal floods. Their diligence in the fields, coaxing life out of the stone, resulted in an extensive and thriving farmstead with vineyards and olive groves, orchards and vegetable gardens. To sustain this miracle of agriculture the brothers built greenhouses and an irrigation system for watering crops and animals. They developed unique stone beehives which still stand today in their hundreds, surrounded by rosemary plants to a plentiful supply of aromatic honey every year. The rights and responsibilities of the members of the community were enshrined in 1570 in the regulations of the first Agricultural Co-operative, based on the principles of voluntary work, communal ownership and profit-sharing. All work, all transactions and all business connections were painstakingly documented, providing a valuable collection of historical and meteorological records. In the 18th century the hermitage obtained its first boats and developed trade links throughout the Mediterranean. You can see a figurehead from one of Blaca’s cargo ships in Brač’s Native Museum, which famously won a David and Goliath battle with an English corvette in Split harbour. Goods were not sold for money but exchanged for items needed by the community such as books and furniture. Blaca has a beautiful library with almost 8 000 books, a printing press and a music room with a piano that was carried here on foot. You can look round the simple but elegantly furnished rooms where the brothers lived and worked, all preserved as an in situ museum. An observatory with a research library and the third most powerful telescope in Croatia is listed as a cultural monument. Blaca also played a vital part in the community with its school, which managed to function even through the years when communism threatened the existence of religious communities. Due to the monastery’s isolated position, in cold weather the pupils were asked to bring log for the fire every day in return for their schooling. In the oldest building of the complex, right next to the cliff by the church is the heart of the monastery, the kitchen. The fire in the hearth was kept burning throughout the year and, according to local custom, only put out at Easter when the fireplace was cleaned out blessed. This communal centre of brotherhood is where the events of the day were discussed over a well-earned meal. The last Blaca friar died in 1963, ending this miraculous story that lasted for four centuries. In 2007, the complex was entered on the tentative list of UNESCO monuments of cultural heritage. The hermitage remains very close to peoples’ hearts, with a pilgrimage taking place every year on the first Saturday after the Feast of the Assumption. This is a wonderful place to visit for all the reasons we’ve mentioned, but perhaps the most important one is that this is a place that puts in focus the power of human endeavour, and a place of peace and hope that strengthens the spirit.
Internet places Info graf Nova riva bb, Pučišća, tel. (+385-21) 63 36 15/(+385-) 099
815 17 26. Also in Supetar, Mladena Vodanovića 27, tel. 021 45 77 79. Open 07:30 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Q June - September 30 Open 08:00 - 22:00. October - May 31 Open 08:00 - 13:00, 16:30 -18:30. Closed Sun. 20kn/h. Interactiv Rudina 6, Bol, tel. (+385-) 091 572 58 55. 11 computers. Q June 15 - September 15 Open 09:30 - 24:00. May - June 15, September 16 - 31 Open 09:30 - 13.00, 16:30 - 22:00. 30kn/h. Internet Corner 1 Porat bb, Supetar, tel. (+385-) 095 907 32 40. Q May 15 - June 15, September Open 09:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 20:00. June 16 August 31 Open 09:00 - 24:00. 10kn/15min, 15kn/30min, 30kn/60min. Malo misto Ive Marinkovića 6, Sutivan, tel. (+385-) 098 950 71 71. 3 computers. Q June 15 - 30, September 1 - 15 Open 09:00 -12:00, 16:00 -21:00. July, August Open 09:00 - 21:00. First 10min/10kn, each additional 30min/15kn.
www.inyourpocket.com WHAT TO SEE How to get here: trips are organised from Bol approaching Blaca bay from the sea, from where you have a 25 minute walk. From Nerežišća it’s a 10 minute drive to Dragovode followed by a 30 minute walk. Q Since the Blaca hermitage was closed last year due to emergency repair works, this year it will be open to visitors all year as of 15 May. Please note that visitors are required to call ahead to arrange their visit. Tickets cost 30kn adults, 20kn per head for groups and 10kn for children. The Dragon’s Cave (Zmajeva špilja) A spectacular natural, cultural and spiritual monument, in the 15th century this cave was became a home and a place of worship complete with awe-inspiring reliefs carved into the rock. The steep south-facing karst hills close to Bol are pitted with caves which, in the Middle Ages, provided shelter for refugees from mainland convents and monasteries who fled from the invading Ottoman armies. Since these were eremitic orders living an ascetic life of solitary prayer, these isolated caves, apart from providing a safe hiding place, were a logical choice for habitation. However, the friars and nuns worked hard at making their abodes fitting places for service to God, and thus in this 20 metre long cave four halls were created that comprised a monastery and church. A chapel and an altar were carved into the rock, there are water cisterns, graves and niches for solitary prayer and the walls were decorated with fabulous carvings. So bold, so powerful and well-executed are these carvings that they are clearly the work of a master stonemason. They depict scenes from the New Testament Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse. The Apocalypse is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil played out by characters such as multi-headed beasts, a dragon representing Satan and the heroic Lamb. There are also carved symbols such as a pelican - a symbol of Christian self-sacrifice, as well as angels and lunar motifs drawing on Slav mythology. By portraying these scenes the sculptor spoke of the suffering of Christians throughout history with the benefit of ample personal experience. Visiting this cave is a powerful experience. It’s a steep one-hour hike from Murvica, near Bol. You should allow four hours for the round trip, as there are abandoned chapels and monasteries along the way which are worth looking round. You need a sturdy pair of trainers, plenty of water and adequate sun protection in hot weather. An Englishand German-speaking guide takes up groups once a day, since the walk is quite demanding. Guided visits are best arranged at least 24 hours in advance, and cost 50kn per person, or by agreement for groups. Call Zoran on 091 514 97 87. Vidova gora At 778m, Vidova gora is the highest peak in Adriatic islands. It broods over Bol, gathering thunderclouds, a mystical place since time immemorial. The peak was dedicated in pagan times to the Slavic god of light, Svevid, a deity of war, fertility and abundance. In Christian times it was named after St Vitus (Sveti Vid), who among other things is said to guard against lightning strikes, which makes perfect sense on this lonely hilltop. At the top of the peak you can see the remains of an Illyrian fortress and an early Croatian chapel consecrated to St Vitus. On a clear day a hike to the peak will reward you with a thunderbolt of a different kind: an incredible view. Bol is laid out like Lego at your feet, with the Zlatni rat beach clearly in view. The green bird-like shape of Hvar island lies calmly in the brilliant blue sea, while in the opposite direction you can see the peaks of the Dinaric Alps on the mainland. Vidova gora is an easy one-hour hike from Bol, he best maintained trail starting from the Loggia. You can also reach the peak from the other side from the main road between Nerežišća and Pražnica. Either way, there are many points of interest on the route, and your way is scented by wild sage, rosemary and other aromatic herbs. At the top there’s a konoba serving food and drink. The best time to hike is in spring or autumn, when the sun is not too strong, or in the early morning before the heat of the day. It is possible to reach the peak by road, but if you are blessed with a full set of moving legs, we urge you to work up a good appetite and take the walk, it’s an invigorating experience in itself.
781 89 99. A friendly place with a lovely seafront terrace and a menu offering an escape from the run-of-the-mill. One of the most popular dishes, refreshing on hot days, is the Santo salad: chicken on a bed of lettuce with balsamic vinegar and peanuts, while marinated prawns with peppers and pršut come a close second. Also recommended are the house specials of fillet steak in roast bell-pepper sauce and “mother’s brudet”: a mix of lobster and fish cooked in garlic, wine and tomato. Q April - November Open 09:00 - 23:00 (50 - 150kn). AGB Konoba Gušt Frane Radića 14, tel. (+385-21) 63 59 11/(+385-) 098 42 30 03, info@konobagust.hr, www.konobagust-bol.com. Decorated in a rustic antique style, Gušt is a recreation of a traditional fisherman’s restaurant. It’s known as a haven of good Dalmatian-style cooking, sometimes with a twist: for example, the black squid ink usually used in risotto here appears in a gnocchi dish. The lobster salad is excellent, as is lobster with spaghetti, or try gregada, a delightfully simple dish of top quality white fish cooked with potato, onion and garlic and lashings of olive oil and parsley. Q April 15 - October 15 Open 12:00 24:00. (60 - 150kn). PNB Konoba Mali Raj Put Zlatnog rata, tel. (+385-21) 63 52 82/(+385-) 098 26 58 51. Not the local Indian restaurant but a traditional style konoba on the far western corner where the Zlatni rat peninsula joins the mainland. The name, meaning “little paradise”, is truly apt: this is a delightful, lush garden ringed by stone walls and affording great mountain views. The menu consists of fish, seafood and meat classics, and the octopus is considered among the best in town. Q May October 10 Open 12:00 - 24:00. NB Pizzeria Topolino Frane Radića 1 (Hotel Kaštil), tel. (+385-21) 63 59 95. Topolino’s pizzas are among the best in town, but this restaurant additionally has a wide ranging menu, including excellent breakfasts (e.g. scrambled eggs with shrimps, healthy “wholemeal platter”), and brunch served ‘til 14:00. The standard of food is reliably high, with high quality ingredients used. Service is excellent. Live music livens up the evening atmosphere at this waterfront eatery. Q May - October 15 Open 08:00 - 23:00. (60 - 100kn). AB Ribarska kućica A. Starčevića bb, tel. (+385-21) 63 50 33, info@ribarskakucica.com, www.ribarska-kucica.com. This delightful stone fisherman’s warehouse occupies the tip of a headland with perfect, tiny beaches either side. It’s on the eastern edge of town, before the Dominican monastery. With wraparound sea views, this is a wonderful place to enjoy a long lunch while sea breezes soothe the heat away. This is really a place for seafood, although there are a handful of excellent meat offerings as well. The lobster salad regularly receives rave reviews, while the home-made gnocci with gorgonzola and prosciutto sauce are excellent if you need a more filling meal. This is an excellent place for scampi, either simply grilled or buzara style with wine, tomato and garlic. Don’t come wearing white! Q May - October Open 10:00 - 24:00. (80 - 150kn). PNB Taverna Riva Frane Radića 5, tel. (+385-21) 63 52 36. This family-run restaurant has a 30-year pedigree and enjoys a reputation as the finest restaurant in town. The menu features both local classics and international dishes, including desserts such as semifreddo and panna cotta. The service is highly professional and we found the home-produced red wine excellent, but we were a bit surprised that the seafood tagliatelle was drowned in cream, while the gravy-like green peppercorn sauce didn’t do the tender, perfectly-cooked fillet steak justice. However, the chips were home-made and perfectly cooked in their skins - a delight! Q May - October Open 11:00 - 24:00. November - April 30 Open 11:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 21:00. (70 - 140kn). AGB Vusio Frane Radića 1 (Hotel Kaštil), tel. (+385-21) 63 59 95/(+385-21) 63 59 96, www.kastil.hr. This stylish summer terrace (which doubles as the breakfast terrace of Hotel Kaštil) is one to choose if you’ve something to celebrate. The concept is top class Dalmatian food using only the highest quality, fresh local ingredients. Even the grill is fired on natural wood from the island. The whole experience is complemented by the stunning sea views and an excellent wine list - a real treat. Try the fresh young cheese škuta as a dessert. Q June - September Open 19:00 - 23:00 (70 - 200kn). AB
WHAT TO SEE Churches Church of Our Lady of Carmel (Crkva Gospe od Karmela) Nerežišća
bb, Nerežišća. Its fitting that Nerežišća, once the capital of Brač, should have the most impressive church on the island. The Church of Our Lady of Carmel dates from the 13th century but was enlarged over the centuries and took on its present Baroque appearance in the 18th century. It has a typical Dalmatian belfry. The church stands on a fine square where public proclamations were once made outside the Prince’s Palace, the centre of the island administration which no longer stands. The church has eight altars. The main altar is made of marble and has a fantastic medieval painting of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation (Crkva Gospe od Blagovijesti) Milna bb, Milna, tel. (+385-21) 63 60 44. One of the loveliest Baroque
churches on Brač, Milna’s Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation has some beautiful Venetian paintings from the first half of the 18th century and statuary by Brač sculptor Ivan Rendić, including a stone statue of St Joseph on the main altar and some cemetery sculpture: look out for the tombstone of S. Tomaš and the chapel of the Mandinić family. Mass: 17:00, Sun 10:00. Church of the Ascension of Mary (Crkva Uznesenja Marijina) Sutivan bb, Sutivan, tel. (+385-21) 63 81 96. Sutivan takes its name from the town’s patron saint St John (St Ivan). The village’s first parish church, dedicated to St John, was built on the ruins of a 6th century basilica. A large new parish church was built between 1576 and 1590 in a late Renaissance style, which with later adaptation took on today’s Baroque character. Raised up on a low terrace, its harmonious form and delicate belfry create a landmark on the western side of the harbour. The village’s dead were buried in the church and churchyard until a cemetery was built in the 19th century, but some of the gravestones still stand outside. The church interior is notable for its Baroque elements and beautiful marble altars. The 17th century altar painting of Our Lady of the Rosary is particularly worthy of note. Mass: Sun 10:00. July, August 10:00, 19:00. Q July, August Open 08:00 - 22:00. September - June Open by prior arrangement. Parish Church of Christ the King (Crkva Krista Kralja) Trg Stjepana Radića 7, Selce. The most modern church on the island, Selca’s parish church of Christ the King was built between 1921 and 1955. The imposing church is said by some to belong in a much larger and more modern setting, but the white stone fits in with the dominant architecture of this harmonious little inland town and is an awesome decoration. The church is beautiful inside, its stone walls left unplastered, an oasis of quiet simplicity with decorative capitals and a wooden roof. A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus behind main altar by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović is made from the cases of shells left behind from the Second World War, thus creating an ode to peace from a means of destruction. The statue is echoed on front of church in stone. There is also a beautiful statue of the Madonna and Child. The walls of the church are lined with a fascinating display of architectural designs and photos showing how the church was built. Mass: 08:30, Sun 10:30. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. Parish Church of St Helena of the Cross (Crkva Sv.Jelene) Škrip, tel. (+385-21) 63 27 00. Built in 1768 and completed in the early 19th century, this attractive church is crafted entirely from smooth stone. Its harmonious simplicity is preserved in its interior. The most valuable item inside the church is a rare example of a beautiful gilded altar, unfortunately in dire need of restoration. There are two beautiful paintings by Palma the Younger; two more were stolen in 1974 and have never been found. The church’s consecration to St Helena speaks of a local legend that the saint, the mother of Emperor Constantine I, was born here. Behind the church is one of the oldest cemeteries on the island, rich in Roman remains and with two chapels. Mass: Sun 09:30. Q If you would like to see inside the church, please call the Native Museum on 64 63 25.
Parish Church of St John the Baptist (Župna crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja) Povlja. Povlja’s parish church is built next to the extensive ruins of a large basilica from the 5th to 6th centuries. The basilica’s portal and apse with a three-light window are some of the best-preserved remains from that period. The basilica’s size suggests that this was an important religious centre not only for Povlja and the island but possibly for the mainland too. It possessed an imposing and rare octagonal font covered with a cupola, which along with the baptistry at the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč is the only preserved example of a 6th century covered baptistry on the Eastern Adriatic. The baptistry was incorporated into the parish church of St John the Baptist, and is venerated as the resting place of a saint, St John of Povlja. In the churchyard, the remains of a Benedictine monastery can be seen, together with a defensive tower which was added to protect the complex from pirate attacks: the monastery was destroyed in 1145 by the fearsome pirates from Omiš. Mass: Sun 11:00 except the last Sunday of the month 09:30. The Church of St John and St Paul (Crkva sv. Ivana i Pavla) Ložišća bb, Ložišća, tel. (+385-21) 63 60 44. This picturesque Baroque church was built in 1820 in the midst of the steep cobbled streets and stone houses of Ložišća.
572 19 54, tonci.matulic1@st.t-com.hr, www.toni-dol.info. Toni is famed far and wide as a bastion of excellent quality, simple, traditional cooking. Located in a lush valley, there’s an ample source of fresh home-produced vegetables and meat, and fish is also fresh and expertly prepared. But we recommend you make the trip to Toni for these three things: the friendly atmosphere, the view up to the village which looks as if it’s grown of its own accord from the rock, and Auntie Barica’s Hrapačuša cake. This is a speciality otherwise known as “Dol Viagra” - the combination of almonds, walnuts and caramelised sugar will certainly leave you feeling frisky… Q April - November Open 12:00 - 24:00. (40 - 100kn). B
Donji Humac Konoba Kopačina Donji Humac, tel. (+385-21) 64 77 07/(+385-) 098 68
97 60, ivojugovic@gmail.com, www.konoba-kopacina.hr. Almost unparalleled in its reputation as the best place to eat on Brač, if you only venture into the island’s interior in order to eat here, it’ll be worth the trip. Only fresh, natural food is used, the soups are brilliant and there are fabulous seasonal specials on the menu such as grilled lamb steak with cheese and young broad beans. Although Kopačina is always busy, the service is very friendly so let your waiter guide you to the best thing on offer. Q April - October 31 Open 10:00 - 24:00. November - March 31 Open 10:00 - 22:00. PIGB
Gornji Humac Konoba Tomić Gornji Humac, tel. (+385-) 091 225 11 99/(+385-) 091 225
11 77, info@konobatomic.com, www.konobatomic.com. Hidden away in the middle of this ancient stone settlement is the home of the Tomić family: an 800year-old house with adjoining wine cellar that now serves as a restaurant. In the very barrels you see here the wine you are drinking is matured; and the konoba is full of the scent of woodsmoke from the open fire. Since the family grows vegetable and rears livestock for the restaurant, everything that you eat is fresh and organic, including the bread. Try the veal, or take the chance and try goat meat, you won’t regret it. Q June 15 - October 31 Open 18:00 - 02:00. November - June 14 Open by prior arrangement. (50 - 120kn). NB
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or octopus cooked peka style. Call ahead to order the latter and to reserve for larger groups. Q June 15 - September 14 Open 10:00 - 24:00. April 15 - June 14, September 15 - October Open 10:00 - 21:00. (60 - 100kn). NB
Nerežišća Gažul Gažul, tel. (+385-) 098 993 09 43/(+385-) 091 517 23 05. This little
traditional stone konoba is set in the shepherds’ settlement of Gažul, inland on the road between Nerežišća and Gornji Humac. Although Gažul is nowadays only inhabited in the summertime, the konoba is open from February to November but only by prior appointment. Logically enough, the menu is devoted exclusively to lamb, and all the ingredients used in the preparation of your meal are grown or reared by your hosts themselves. A really authentic experience, and delicious too! Q Open February - November by prior arrangement. NB
Povlja Konoba Kala Povlja, tel. (+385-21) 63 90 24. A pleasant and clean little
konoba with wooden benches on the waterfront, well patronised by locals due to the freshness of the fish. For a lighter meal, try a plate of fried small fish (sardines or similar), while the oily fish (mackerel or similar) is a little more substantial. If you’re treating yourself, choose top quality sea fish or scampi. Meat and pasta are also on the menu, but it’s a pity to miss out on a rare chance to enjoy truly fresh fish and seafood! Q April - November Open 10:00 - 22:00. (35 - 120kn). PAGB Konoba Pipo Uvala Luke, tel. (+385-) 098 78 13 58. In a deep inlet on the way to Povlja, Pipo is only reachable by boat (head for the Luka bay near Povlja). A little slice of paradise: a traditional stone house located on the site of an old quarry at the head of the inlet, where all the food on offer is home grown, including the mussels and oysters. The views are phenomenal, there are five little beaches and a playground for the kids. If you fall hopelessly in love with the place, you can rent a room and potter to your heart’s content in one of the family’s boats. Q Apr 15 - October Open 07:00 - 24:00. NB
Milna Fontana Žalo bb, Milna, tel. (+385-21) 63 62 85, 63 63 55/(+385-) 091
520 04 71. Named after Rendić’s fountain in front of the school on the square, Fontana is a family-owned place with a slightly old-fashioned but sunny interior, a pleasant, spacious terrace and cooking that brings in locals and the yachtie crowd alike. Try their green manestra: pasta with seafood sauce. Q June - September 30 Open 08:00 - 24:00. October - November 30, March - May 31 Open 08:00 22:00. (50 - 110kn). NB Galicija Galicija bb, Milna, tel. (+385-21) 63 63 12. A little set back from the waterfront in a green residential area, Galicija’s terrace is an idyllic spot to while away a long lunch. This is a good place for a simple meal of fried sardines, or mackerel, tuna or meat grilled over charcoal. There are a few house specialities such as medallions of meat with asparagus and cheese, meat fondue and refreshing plate salads. Q May - November Open 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 24:00. (50 - 100kn). INB Konoba Smrčeva (Lučice bay) Uvala Lučice, tel. (+385-) 091 422 21 10/ (+385-) 091 335 54 86, 095 526 11 93. Konoba Smrčeva is remarkable not only for its spectacularly unpronounceable name, but also for being run by former Hajduk football star Marino Lemešić, his journalist wife Dragica and their son Leo. The family have gained a reputation for excellent food and a wonderfully unspoilt atmosphere at this out-of-town konoba. To get here by boat, head for the Lučice bay directly south of Milna and keep an eye out for the green sunshade on the left hand side. You can also get here by car: from Milna head for the cemetery, and from the crossroads keep following the signs. Since this is a small place, it’s advisable to call ahead to let the family know you’re coming, and they’ll gladly help you out if you get a little lost along the way. Q May - November Open 12:00 - 22:00 NB
Murvica Konoba Marija Murvica bb, tel. (+385-) 091 195 87 54. Escapists should
definitely take the trek along the dirt track to Murvica, an oasis of peace with stunning views and a delightful little beach. This delightfully friendly konoba consists of a simple, roofed terrace with an open fire offering good food at reasonable prices, it’s a great place to kick back and relax through a sweltering afternoon. The menu has most of the standard classics, including pizzas and pasta dishes, but for the ultimate experience we suggest you order lamb roast on the spit or veal, lamb
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Pučišća
Hroštule - a traditional sweet Brač speciality
Konoba Lado Pučišća, tel. (+385-21) 63 30 69. A little restaurant with a
nice big terrace, offering local specialities such as žutinica (wild greens, tasty and slightly bitter), asparagus, tripe and bakalar - salt cod, usually served as a stew. The restaurant has its own boat, so you can be sure of the freshest fish here. Q June - October 31 Open 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 24:00. INGB
Selca Agroturizam Hacienda Selca bb, tel. (+385-) 091 894 99 96. A huddle of
beautifully-preserved stone cottages with a delightful central garden. Take a peep into the main building, a fabulous old-fashioned barn-style construction. Family run, everything that reaches your plate is home grown right here, including the fruit from which the renowned sour cherry juice is made. Lamb features high on the menu, roast on the spit, under an iron bell or in true local style, chunks lanced on a špica - a skewer, browned over an open fire. Service is sometimes on the slow side, but the family are very friendly, the atmosphere is pure relaxation and there are even two tiny cottages where you can stay overnight. Q May - October Open 12:00 - 23:00. (60 - 150kn). NB
Splitska Konoba kod Tonča Riva bb, Splitska, tel. (+385-21) 71 77 16/(+385-)
091 534 36 85. This is an old-fashioned stone konoba, family run, with seating on Splitska’s waterfront. It serves traditional Dalmatian food, including specialities made to order such as pašticada (a beef stew with gnocci) or brudet od jastoga:
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It is most famous for its ornate campanile, the design of famous Brač sculptor Ivan Rendić, which was added in 1889. According to local sources, Rendić was commissioned for this project by his sponsors, the Nazor family from Bobovišća na moru. Apparently his payment was 24 bottles of fine prošek dessert wine as drunk at the imperial court in Vienna.
order with Rendić. Meštrović refused to take the order, it seems out of respect for the older sculptor. However, Meštrović’s contemporary Toma Rosandić of Split did not turn the work down. Rendić was left destitute and ridiculed in his home town, and died almost in poverty. Rosandić’s mausoleum, however, is quite spectacular, and the well close by is also a powerful piece of work.
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Chapels of St George (Kapelice sv. Jurja) Brač is well known for its
multitude chapels and churches. What is less well known is that the chapels dedicated to the island’s patron saint, St George, are connected visually; that is, from any given chapel of St George, you can see the next one. We have yet to try, and would love to hear from anyone who has and who can confirm that this is true! Kogul - Cobble! In some of Brač’s seaside villages you might notice intricatelylaid cobbled streets. These cobbles are known in Croatian as kogule. Postira is particularly renowned for its kogule: the street connecting the parish church with the waterfront is the longest on the island which is paved in this way. It was laid out in honour of the visit of Emperor Franz Joseph in 1875. The smooth, rounded stones and ornate patterns have inspired many a photographer fascinated by the play of light on the stones’ surface, creating sensuous effects. Rock cake The karst landscape of Brač is rich in fascinating geological formations. One of the most stunning is known as the “Kolač”, which is the name of a ring-shaped type of Dalmatian bread cake. Presumably the rock was given this name as it is about as hard as the cakes, which have to be soaked in coffee before eating otherwise they break your teeth off. Seriously, it’s the shape which gives the Kolač its name. It’s made from dolomite, a softish rock related to limestone, and is formed from two rocks leaning together and worn away by erosion and other factors until the giant ring shape was formed. The Kolač is a two-hour round trip hike from Nerežišća and is not too easy to find - be prepared to ask the way.
The catacombs in Sutivan’s cemetery (Sutivanske katakomb e) Su ti van’s
cemetery was built when new sanitary regulations forbade burial within the town. A peaceful spot was selected for the cemetery, overlooking the sea and next to the chapel of St Rocco. Since space was at a premium, underground chambers were built with rows of spaces for graves stacked one on top of another. One half of the cemetery has regular graves covered with stone slabs, while in the other half you’ll spot little roofs with glass in them. Looking down, you can see into the catacombs, where you might see candles burning left by relatives. The entry to the catacombs is through a tiny chapel at the back of the cemetery.
The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul (Crkvica sv. Petra i Pavla) Nerežišća. This
chapel, built around 1400, stands in the centre of one of Nerežišča’s three main squares. A real curiosity: out of the chapel’s semicircular apse grows a pine tree, giving the chapel the endearing air of a sprightly little chicken. The tree is small enough, but has survived there for about a century - a kind of Dalmatian bonsai. The Romanesque and Gothic chapel holds a fine altar relief of the Madonna and Child in stone, the work of sculptor Nikola Lazanić.
The Petrinović family mausoleum (Mauzolej obitelji Petrinović) Approaching Supetar from the sea, one of the first things you notice is an exotic, luxurious building all in white, set amid the pine trees on a headland west of town. Is it a palace? Is it a church? No, it’s the Petrinović family mausoleum. Although it is a thing of beauty, a richly ornamented building with oriental elements, its story leaves a bitter aftertaste with the people of Brač. Ivan Rendić, one of the leading sculptors of the 19th century, had established a reputation as a leading sculptor of cemetery statuary, headstones and mausoleums, especially in his home town, Supetar. Knowing this, wealthy emigrant Frane Petrinović engaged the sculptor to build his family mausoleum. Rendić duly began work. However, the sculptor was approaching the end of his life, his powers were perhaps fading and other sculptors were coming into fashion. Petrinović saw the massive mausoleum of the Račić family in Cavtat by the master sculptor Ivan Meštrović, was impressed and cancelled his
Branislav Dešković Fine Arts Gallery (Galerija umjetnina Branislav Dešković) Porat bolskih pomoraca bb, Bol, centar.za.kulturu.brac@st.t-
com.hr. This art gallery, housed in a 17th century Renaissance and Baroque palace on the Bol waterfront, is named after sculptor Branislav Dešković (1883-1939) of Pučišča. Its collection of art, one of the richest in the country, is focused on artists connected with Brač or inspired by Mediterranean themes, but offering a valuable insight into the development of Croatian art as a whole. The ground floor and gardens are dedicated to sculpture, while on the upper floors you’ll find paintings. There is, of course, a collection of works by Dešković, a sculptor best known for his portrayal of hunting dogs in their instinctively elegant, powerful poses, and all other artists featured are leading Croatian sculptors and painters, making this a vital spot on the island’s cultural itinerary. Look out for the temporary exhibitions which are also held here during the summer months. Important note: Extensive renovation works are currently underway, and the ground floor works are scheduled to be completed by 15 June, enabling that part of the gallery to open as of that date. If all goes according to plan, the opening hours will be: June 15 - September 30 open 09:00 - 13:00, 18:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon. October - June 14 open 09:00 - 14:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Due to the limited space open for visitors there will be no entrance fee for the time being. Ivan Rendić Gallery Jobova bb,Supetar, tel. (+38521) 63 06 76/(+385-21) 63 00 33, www.knjiznicasupetar.hr. This gallery is dedicated to Supetar resident and leading Croatian sculptor Ivan Rendić (1849-1932). On the first floor of the town’s librar y building, this single room houses a collection of busts and drawings of the sculptor’s many memorials. There are also other designs, such as that for the sublime campanile in Ložišća, as well as artefacts such as a letter from English Prime Minister Gladstone thanking Rendić effusively for the gift of a bust which the artist sent to him. Outside the gallery is a bronze sculpture of a female figure named “Allegory of the Mind”. A visit to this gallery is essential for anyone who would like to get deeper into the story of Rendić, the larger-than-life figure from Brač. You can buy a beautiful coffee table book with the history of his life and photographs of his works. Q July, August Open 20:30 - 22:30. September - June 30 Open 14:30 - 19:30, Tue, Thu, Sat 08:30 - 13:30. Closed Sun.
Museums Brač Native Museum (Muzej otoka Brača) Škrip, tel. (+385-21) 64
63 25, centar.za.kulturu.brac@st.t-com.hr. Škrip is in itself a museum with abundant Illyrian and Roman remains and a true Croatian folk flavour given by a scattering of ancient rural cottages. The Native Museum is in a complex of buildings with snow-white stone rooftops beautifully set in a small walled garden. The Radojković tower at its core is a unique and valuable construction with Illyrian foundations and a Roman mausoleum at its base. The defensive upper part of the tower was built in the 16th century during the time of the Venice-Ottoman wars. The Museum’s collection covers: archaeological remains from prehistoric and Roman times; an exhibition of pictures and ground plans of the island’s many chapels; artefacts such as a copy of the Povlja lintel and the figurehead from a cargo ship owned by the Blaca monastery which played a key part in defending Split harbour from an English pirate ship. An ethnographic collection includes an old pasta-making machine, an ancient photocopier from the Postira sardine factory, a decorative cypress dowry chest, a beautiful grey wedding suit and velvet jacket which any fashionista worth her salt would kill to get her hands on, and travel chests used by émigrés starved out by the phylloxera blight for their passage to South America. The exhibits are well labelled in Croatian and English, and the museum guide is friendly, knowledgeable and will tell you more than you’ll ever be able to remember about the museum and its exhibits in perfect English. We definitely recommend you visit Škrip and learn more about the island’s past in this delightful little museum. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. Admission 5 - 12kn.
lobster cooked in tomato and red wine, served with macaroni. Q May - September Open 09:00 - 24:00. (50 - 250kn). AGB Vala Riva bb, Splitska, tel. (+385-21) 63 29 05/(+385-) 099 710 17 84. Vala has a spacious terrace at the head of Splitska’s harbour, and has no interior dining space. It’s a place for sampling grilled fish and meat, including lamb. They also serve food cooked peka style. Try octopus, if you’re feeling daring - it’s juicy and delicious. Q May - November Open 09:00 - 24:00. (50 - 150kn). B
Sumartin Bistro Dalmatino Riva bb, Sumartin, tel. (+385-21) 64 81 55. If you
enjoy the romance of dining by the water, Dalmatino is the place to be, since its pleasing terrace is set atop a little stone pier. You can keep the nautical theme going with a plate of the fisherman’s favourite, fried sardines, or a grilled piece of tuna, while simple meat dishes such as mixed grill and čevapi - spiced meat patties - keep the carnivores happy. Q Open 06:30 - 22:00. June - October 15 Open 06:30 - 24:00. NB
Supetar Agroturizam Ranjak Supetar, tel. (+385-) 091 631 66 99. This is an
“agri-tourism” venture: a family home open to visitors, exclusively offering home produce prepared by Mrs Rajević, who is a simply fabulous cook. The sweet toothed may be tempted by her “hroštule” - scented fritters as light as a feather, while those keen to taste local specialities might ask for vitalac or tripe. The pleasant garden is in an olive grove and has a play area to keep kids occupied while you munch. Located a few kilometres out of Supetar, on the way to Nerežišća. Q April - November 30 Open 12:00 - 24:00. December - March Open by prior arrangement. N Bistro Palute Porat 4, Supetar, tel. (+385-21) 63 17 30. Palute gets the thumbs-up for its side dishes of home-made chips and tasty rice with vegetables. Another favourite is spinach pasta with crab meat. Palute is on the busiest part of the waterfront, close to the ferry and bus station, and is a good place to pick up a tasty, quick and reasonably priced meal. Nice atmosphere and good value for money. Q June - October 31 Open 08:00 - 24:00. November - May 31 Open 08:00 - 22:00. AGB Konoba Gušti mora Ive Vojnovića 16, Supetar, tel. (+385-21) 63 10 56. Run by a family who are impressively devoted to their customers. Almost everything is made on the premises or by trusted local suppliers, this is a good bet for cheese and pršut. Apart from classics served with an imaginative twist, the menu includes international dishes such as scallops in wine and cognac or pasta with salmon and caviar. Try the pancakes with škuta or baked figs in honey sauce for dessert, and don’t miss the range of home-made liqueurs, mellow and not too sweet. Q July, August Open 12:00 - 24:00. May, June, September, October Open 12:00 - 22:00. NGB Konoba Lukin Porat 32, tel. (+385-21) 63 06 83/(+385-) 091 591 62 88, raull@vip.hr. This simple konoba has a pleasant location on the western end of the Supetar harbour. Lukin serves all the classic fish and meat dishes: we tried the black risotto and found it to be tasty. Soups are home-made, not out of a packet. The interior is in stone and wood, while the toilets are impressively clean and snazzy. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. Closed January. (20 - 390kn). NB Konoba Vinotoka Jobova 6, tel. (+385-21) 63 09 69/(+385-) 091 207 44 70, kanoc@st.t-com.hr. Vinotoka has an old konoba and a new space across the street which is possibly the loveliest restaurant premises in town: a large raftered space on the upper floor of a building, with windows all around. Vinotoka has a standard menu, the quality of the food is solid and in general the restaurant offers good value for money, though the service could do with being a little more attentive. Q May 15 - October 31 Open 15:00 - 24:00. AG
Sutivan Bracera Riva bb, Sutivan, tel. (+385-21) 63 84 52. The smells that waft
from this pizzeria are a good guide to the tempting pies that are rustled up inside. Bracera is a relaxed little place right on the waterfront by the big wooden fishing boat, and has a pleasant stone interior. Q June 15 - August 31 Open 12:00 24:00. May - June 14, September 1 - 15 Open 17:00 - 22:00. NGB Dora Sutivan, tel. (+385-21) 63 81 97/(+385-) 098 937 73 65, bartul. luksic@live.com. The entrance to the restaurant is amid lush greenery by a little roadside shrine, two blocks away from the waterfront. The lovely terrace affords a full view onto the kitchen area, where fish and seafood are grilled and meat is cooked under the peka - an iron lid heaped with embers. This place has been kept in the same family for decades, and has been rewarded by legions of fans for its excellent food and friendly service. Q June - September 20 Open 16:00 - 24:00 (45 - 150kn). AB
underwater brač The crystalline water is just one reason why Brač is a diver’s paradise. The second reason is the underwater world of wildlife waiting, and the third is the wealth of geological and archaeological places of interest waiting to be explored. Clay amphorae, sarcophagi and blocks of stone speak of shipwrecks that took place in the days when Greek ships traded with the islanders and Roman colonisers exported the beautiful white Brač limestone to construct their grand buildings and monuments. The richest underwater archaeological sites are scattered on the seashore around Splitska, the harbour used for transporting stone to Split. There are several sites to dive from Bol, which has several diving centres. Diving from the tip of the Zlatni rat beach is a good introduction to diving here. Though it may seem that there’s not much to see on the sandy bottom due to the constant action of currents, if you move further out to where the seaweed starts you’ll come across flora and fauna. Be aware that there can be quite strong currents at this location, so you need to be a strong swimmer. Also near Bol, Drasine is an interesting site suitable for novice divers where you can see the remains of a Roman mosaic at a depth of 5 to 8 m, as well as an abundance of sea life hidden in crevices and holes. The rocky and sandy sub-aqua terrain at Golubinja Cove is home to gobies, cuttlefish, wrasse and conger eels. On the island of Hvar but reachable from Bol are Smočiguzica on the Kabel peninsula (the name sounds rather amusing, meaning “Wet Bottom”) and Tatinja. The first is rich in a variety of fish species, while at the second you’ll find coral. Watch out for strong currents in both these places as well. The Lučica bay is on the southwest side of the island between Milna and Bol. There is an underwater cave here with its entrance at a depth of 5m. You can enter at one of two points, which are 2m and 3m wide. Dropping down, you come to a large cavern with a sediment bottom at 42m. Here you’ll find the entrances to two blind tunnels, stalagmites and a siphon which comes out on the land. Divers report swimming with greater amberjack here - powerful fish which can reach up to 2m in length. As experienced divers will know, to reach depths of over 40m and to enter caves, you need specialist training and equipment so don’t try this on your own, kids. The same goes for visiting shipwrecks. One of these is to be found 40m east of the islet of Mrduja, just off the coast of Milna. There’s also a wall here, which is fun to explore. Ptičij rat (Bird Cape), close to Povlja, also has a beautiful wall. This is a geologically fascinating site with underwater caves, channels and springs. It goes without saying, diving can be dangerous and you must seek expert guidance. To dive in caves and other formations you need a permit from the Ministry of Culture. Protected sites are patrolled, and penalties for breaking the rules are stiff. To be on the safe side, please seek guidance from a professional diving centre.
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