Brač
From CruisersWiki
Brač is an island which lies 10 miles SE of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately E of the smaller island of Šolta, from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of Hvar. The third largest of the Croatian islands after Cres and Krk, with an area of just under 400 square km, Brac is also a very popular resort island.
The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands.
Historically, Brač was famous for goats; even Pliny comments that from the island of Brattia (the Latin name for the island) comes excellent cheese, wine and olive oil. The island’s main claim to fame though is the quality of its pure white limestone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in Split and the White House in Washington DC.
Brač is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.
Charts
See Central Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland have also ports of entry.
Berthing
The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of Supetar, Sutivan, Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Sumartin, Povlja, Pucisca, Postira and Splitska and anchorages at U. Luka, U. Rasotica, U. Studena and U. Lucice amongst others.
Ports
Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna:
-
- Marina Milna | – marina |
- Marina Vlaška | – marina |
-
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== The harbour of Milna also contains two small marinas:
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Supetar):
U. Stipanska
U. Obisimova
U. Lučice
Numerous buoys installed. U. Lučice is a multi-branched inlet a mile due to S of the harbour of Milna (although a trip of some five miles around the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there are a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts.
Alternatively, anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds.U. Smirka
U. Blaca
U. Velika Studena
U. Rasotica
U. Luka
U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of Povlja. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand.
On the S side of the westernmost cove, there is a restaurant Pipo with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant.Amenities
Facilities | |
---|---|
Water | In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and the Milna Town quay [[Brač#In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and the Milna Town quay|In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and the Milna Town quay]]
at Bobovisca, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
Electricity | In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška [[Brač#In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška|In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška]]
at Bobovisca, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska |
Toilets | In Marina Milna and Marina Vlaška |
Showers | In Marina Milna and Marina Vlaška |
Laundry | In Marina Vlaška |
Garbage | Bins in Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and the Milna Town quay |
Supplies | |
Fuel | INA [[Brač#INA|INA]] 43°19.622'N, 016°26.570'E In Milna, fuel berth on S side of entrance to Milna inlet. Depths of 3.0 metres alongside |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | Marina Milna [[Brač#Marina Milna|Marina Milna]] Some engine, electronic and hull repairs can be undertaken in the marina |
Internet | WiFi in Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and internet cafes |
Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
Vehicle rentals | Marina Milna [[Brač#Marina Milna|Marina Milna]] Scooter rentals |
Health |
Eating out
- Moli Onte [[Brač#Moli Onte|Moli Onte]] was recommended by someone. The best is to have the catch of the day.
- [[Brač# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- [[Brač# | ]] Restaurant.
Transportation
- Ferries to Split from Supetar and from Sumartin to Makarska.
- Seasonal ferries to Split from Bol and Milna.
- Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
Transportation
- Ferries to Split from Supetar and from Sumartin to Makarska.
- Seasonal ferries to Split from Bol and Milna.
- Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
Tourism
See individual port entries.
Links
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Brač and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington
This is a usable page of the cruising guide. However, please contribute if you can to help it grow further. Click on Comments to add your personal notes on this page or to discuss its contents. Alternatively, if you feel confident to edit the page, click on the edit tab at the top and enter your changes directly. |
Contributors to this page
|
---|
Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington |