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Golden vineyards, sparkling blue waters, white sandy beaches, coves lapped by pine trees-- welcome to the island of Brac, a paradise for sun worshippers and nature lovers!
Boasting an area of 395 km2, Brac is the third largest island in the Adriatic Sea. With its beautiful environment and Mediterranean climate, hiking is one of the best ways to explore the island and admire its dream-like landscapes.
Wondering where to hike on the island of Brac? We've got you covered. Discover with us the best hiking trails you mustn't miss on your travel itinerary.
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Vidova Gora is the highest mountain of all the islands in the Adriatic Sea and treats hikers with the most breathtaking views in the region. With its 778 m above sea level, one can admire the views of Bol, Golden Cape and the nearby island of Vis and Hvar. This route is a must for trekking lovers and boasts well-marked trails. One can take off from the picturesque village of Bol- on the opposite coast to Supetar. The route covers 5km uphill to reach the peak and then downhill, taking between 1.30 to 2h to complete. It isn't a challenging hike. However, if you plan to climb up with children, you can climb from the Knezevravan plateau near Nerezisce. For those who don't mind taking their time and going on a longer route, starting from Bol is ideal, as the village's attractiveness will treat hikers with more charming landscapes along the way. After reaching the bottom, you can visit Golden Cape and Bol, the most dreamy beaches in Croatia, where you can also find protected nature reserves of the Adriatic. At these beaches, you can go surfing, swimming or kitesurfing.
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Located 5km west of Bol, Zmajeva Pecina is home to one of the most unusual caves on the Adriatic coast, known as the "Dragon Cave", and takes 1 hour to reach from the small village of Murvica. The cave is famous for its relief carvings, thought to have been sculpted by a 15th-century friar. It's believed they are pagan symbols that include angels, animals and dragons. The cave is still shrouded in superstitions, myths and fables of fairies, werewolves and witches, and of course, dragons! Setting off in the early morning for this hike is highly advisable. If you're looking for something offbeat, then this hike is a great choice!
Hiking to Blaca from Bol is an excellent family trek if you want to discover Brac's most interesting architectural complex and takes up to 50 minutes to reach. Known as an ancient monastery-- Blaca hermitage originated from a cave where 16th-century monks of the Croatian Glagolitic Order would find solitude. Believed to be highly spiritual, they built a church surrounding the cave and was run for over 400 years. Reaching Blaca with the family will make for a pleasant hike. Along the way, you'll get to admire Bol's breathtaking sceneries of pine forests against the azure backdrop. Once reaching Blaca Hermitage, now turned into a museum, you can admire preserved features such as its myriad doors, pathways, wooden desks, and an old mill carved from stone.
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Hike along the coastal area of Brac from Murvica towards Farska. It's a 1.30 h trek that will treat you with landscapes of golden vineyards extending into the waters and dazzling views of the Adriatic Sea. Along the way, you'll find a couple of coves. Further on, you'll cross through a forest and encounter the beautiful bay Farska. This pebbled beach boasts a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Reaching this destination will treat hikers to a paradise corner of Brac. The lush flora and fauna contribute to the charm of its shoreline and invite visitors to relax and connect with nature.
This circular hiking route is located in the southeasternmost part of the island. Sumartin is known as the youngest settlement on the island of Brac. The hiking trail goes along the fishermen's village of Sumartin, and hikers can appreciate its lovely beaches. The route leads into Sveti Nikola chapel and Planik quarry-- a perfect spot for stopping and taking some photographs or even enjoy a picnic nearby.
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