Brač Island
Stone towns, olive groves and the Zlatni rat beach at Bol, a short ferry ride from Split.
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Brač is the third largest island in Croatia, in the Adriatic off the country's southern coast within Split-Dalmatia County. Its limestone has been quarried and cut for building for centuries, and towns such as Pučišća grew up around the stone trade. Stone from Brač was used in the White House in Washington, DC. Most visitors arrive by ferry from Split, which docks at Supetar or Bol.
The island's high point is Vidova Gora, the highest peak of any Adriatic island, reached by road for views across the sea. The south coast has Bol and its Zlatni rat beach, a pebble spit whose tip shifts with the wind. Brač suits travelers who want small towns and swimming, with a few days of driving and walking and not much nightlife. The usual season runs from late spring to early autumn, and three days covers the main stops.
Brač Island in five
- Match the boat to your baseJadrolinija's Split–Supetar ferry takes 50 minutes and its ticket is valid for any departure that day. Catamarans to Bol take about an hour and are tied to the departure you choose.Split to Brač
- Choose Supetar, Bol, Milna or PučišćaSupetar is the ferry town, Bol has Zlatni rat and windsurfing, Milna is a sheltered western harbor and Pučišća is the stone-carving town in a deep bay on the northeast coast.Where to stay on Brač
- Drive up Vidova Gora in the morningThe tourist board gives its height as 778 m, the highest of the Adriatic islands. The south side drops toward Bol, so a clear morning gives the widest view over the channel to Hvar.
- Spend three days, not a day tripBrač is large, with a coast of 175 km, so crossing it takes time. Two nights give you one base and the main beach, and a third day adds the north coast and Škrip.Brač in 3 days
- Use the Sumartin ferry to reach MakarskaBrač's eastern port, Sumartin, has a Jadrolinija crossing to Makarska on the mainland, which lets you pair the island with the Riviera without returning to Split.Makarska
Things to do in Brač Island
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Need to know
- Airport
- Split (SPU); Brač has a small airport (BWK)
- Getting there
- Split–Supetar ferry 50 min; Split–Bol catamaran about 1 h 5 min
- Getting around
- Car, scooter or bike; hundreds of km of trails
- Best base
- Supetar for ferries; Bol for beaches and wind
- Time needed
- 3–5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh10°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low8°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Cool, showersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Spring, calmAprilClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, calm
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Warm, calmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Warm sea, quieterSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, quieter
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Mild, olive harvestOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, olive harvest
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 259 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low9°Mild, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 180 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Brač, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Brač Island
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 95%
Brač Island
10:16 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today14°7°95%Monday: Rain. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Tue13°9°13%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Wed14°8°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu13°7°0%Thursday: Clear. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri13°6°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat12°6°12%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sun11°9°22%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 22%.
Updated 09:16 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- MaySudamjaSplit, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Bol and Zlatni ratabout 45 minutes by road from SupetarThe island's best-known beach and windsurf town on the south coast.Read the guide
- Makarskaabout 1 hour by ferry from SumartinRiviera promenade and the Biokovo mountain behind it.Read the guide
- Hvarby catamaran from Bol or MilnaA neighboring island with lavender fields and a harbor town.Read the guide
Before you go to Brač Island
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Rules for Brač Island, checked
- Jadrolinija line 631 Split–Supetar takes 50 minutes; the ticket covers any sailing on the printed date, so a car arrival stays flexible.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Jadrolinija catamaran 9603 Split–Bol takes 1 h 5 min; a fast-ship ticket is tied to the departure time you select.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Krilo posted a new Split–Supetar sailing schedule from 1 October 2026; confirm the day's times before you travel.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Brač Island FAQ
How do I get from Split to Brač?
Take the Jadrolinija car ferry from Split to Supetar in 50 minutes, or a catamaran to Supetar or Bol. Choose the catamaran for Bol and the ferry if you bring a car.
Is Brač better than Hvar?
Brač is larger, quieter and better for beaches, trails and a car trip. Hvar has the livelier harbor town and more nightlife. Choose Brač for space and Bol's beach, Hvar for the evening scene.
How many days do you need on Brač?
Three days cover Supetar, Bol, Vidova Gora and one northern town without rushing. Two work if you stay in Bol. A day trip from Split sees only one town.
Do you need a car on Brač?
Not if you stay in Bol or Supetar and walk. A car or scooter helps for Vidova Gora, Škrip, Pučišća and quiet coves, since the island is large.
Where is the best beach on Brač?
Zlatni rat in Bol is the best known, a gravel spit about 500 m long whose tip shifts with wind and current. Supetar's Vlačica and Banj are easier family beaches near the ferry.