{"id":886368,"date":"2016-05-01T19:20:46","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T18:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/?p=886368"},"modified":"2024-08-01T16:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:02:14","slug":"a-jewel-in-the-adriatic-exploring-brac-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/a-jewel-in-the-adriatic-exploring-brac-island\/","title":{"rendered":"A Jewel in the Adriatic Exploring Brac Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Zlatni-rat\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The second largest city in Croatia, Split is known mostly for its antique beauty and the grandeur of Diocletian\u2019s palace. But it\u2019s also a major transport hub, particularly for many of Croatia\u2019s smaller islands. Bra\u010d Island (pronounced \u201cBratch\u201d), for instance, is one of the most alluring of the central Dalmatians, just a short journey from Split\u2019s busy and bustling port.<\/p>\n

\"Lovrecina-beach-on-Brac-island\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Lovrecina Beach, Brac \u00a9 Dariusz Szwangruber\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Notwithstanding its proximity, Bra\u010d is another world, even by Croatian standards. The area has been renowned since the Classical period for producing blisteringly fine and white marble, which has furnished not only Diocletian\u2019s giant palace but also the Hofburg Palace in Austria, the Hungarian parliament and The White House. And masonry is by no means confined to history in Bra\u010d. In fact, there are two schools that still teach this skill alongside an art colony in the Lower Humac.<\/p>\n

\"Zlatni-rat\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Zlatni Rat \u00a9 DavorLovincic\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the highest of the Dalmatian islands, Bra\u010d\u2019s interior is mostly given over to pastoral farming, pines, orchards, fig trees and vineyards, yet its high ground meets the sea in a series of dramatic ways. Among the most impressive is undoubtedly Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape); a mile west of Bol, this long ivory-colored spit is bounded by crystalline waters, perfect for diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing and a number of other watersports. It\u2019s not the only scenic spot, though. In general, visitors are spoiled for choice, with most of the coastline featuring little coves, isolated bays and waters brimming with fish.<\/p>\n

Culture vultures should also explore the medieval Blaca Hermitage, built by Glagolitic priests from Poljica in the 1500s, and visit the Dominican monastery in Bol, which stores a large collection of artifacts from prehistory as well as a Tintoretto altar painting.<\/p>\n

\"Dominican-Monastery-in-Bol\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominican Monastery in Bol, Brac \u00a9 mrak_hr\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

There are two big events that define the summer calendar on Bra\u010d\u2019 Island. The first is St Vid on Vidova Gora (the island\u2019s tallest mountain) and the second is Bez Regula, which means \u201cwithout rules\u201d. This eccentric celebration involves concerts, extreme sports, lectures and drinking sessions that extend into the small hours. These and other festivities are fueled on a large scale by fresh seafood and, of course, Bra\u010d\u2019s special wine, Bolski Plavac. Considered by far the best of the Plavacs, it\u2019s prized for its well-rounded flavor, having matured for long periods in oak casks.<\/p>\n

\"Croatia-Vineyard\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Crotian Vineyard \u00a9 Goran Stimac\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

At around 58 square miles, one of Bra\u010d\u2019s undoubted virtues, in an age of super yachts, celebrities and private beaches, is just how untouched it is. This is the sort of haven where olive trees outnumber residents \u2013 though perhaps this is a whim of history rather than design, as the Venetian senate insisted the island be carpeted with the trees and imposed big fines on anybody who damaged them. Maybe the greatest reason for Bra\u010d\u2019s popularity, however, is its finessed balance of active adventures such as climbing, sailing and diving, and its serenity, perfect for revitalization and relaxation. With all the bases covered, it\u2019s hard to think of a reason not to visit the most alluring jewel of the Adriatic.<\/p>\n

If talk of sun-scorched marble, fresh seafood and fine wine has put you in the mood for a trip to Bra\u010d Island, the Country Roads of Croatia itinerary might be just the thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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