As the third largest island in Croatia, Brač has a lot to offer. For years, it’s been a beloved summer destination of the Croatians from the mainland and is now one of the biggest tourist destinations in Croatia. Despite this, there are endless hidden bays and beaches where you can find peace and quiet, and a lot of the charming villages are ideal for a peaceful vacation.
If you’re looking for an active summer and abundant nightlife, Brač is also the perfect destination, as a lot of young people come here during the tourist season. In larger towns, there are amazing beach bars and clubs which will allow you to meet new friends from all over the world. You can easily board a ferry from Split to Brač Island and combine these two great destinations into one trip. When getting around Split, opt for a private taxi for the maximum comfort.
It’s obvious that Brač has many sides to it so everyone will find something for themselves. No matter whether you’re coming to Brač to party or to rest, you’ll most definitely want to discover the best beaches on Brač.
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The famous beach of Zlatni rat
The focus of many postcards and panoramas of Brač is the Zlatni rat beach. This is for sure the best beach on Brac island. It’s protected as a significant landscape so you can only imagine how beautiful it is. It’s made of fine pebbles, ideal for water sports and various activities – it’s a popular kite-surfing destination for surfers from all over the world. Here you can spend a whole day – there are restaurants, pastry and gelato shops, etc. so you can find anything you need. It’s great for family picnics or sunbathing. You can easily get to this beach by car or on foot, and there are even organized tours in the summer.
Sandy Lovrečina in Postira
This wonderful Brač beach is located near the town of Postira, in the Lovrečina Bay. It’s a sandy beach ideal for children and families – you can play some “picigin”, the trademark beach game of Dalmatia. The beach is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation so you’ll get a true summer vibe. While the Lovrečina beach is great by itself, the Lovrečina bay is actually an archaeological site and there are a few basilicas you can visit while there. It’s perfect for strolling in the afternoon hours.
Murvica beach and its neighbouring vineyards
Brač Croatia beaches aren’t special only for their fine pebbles and clear sea, but also their surroundings. Murvica is a small village near the town of Bol which is home to a few great beaches, some of which are covered with white sand. These beaches sit at the foot of Vid’s Hill, the slopes of which are filled with vineyards – there are probably the steepest vineyards in all of Croatia. Swimming with this view is definitely a unique experience.
Blaca beach near the hermitage
A lot of Brač island beaches have something to offer aside from a great swimming spot. This is also true for the Blaca beach, also located near the town of Bol. It’s situated in the Blaca cove so it’s protected from the wind and the waves, surrounded by a dense pine forest which offers shade during the day. Not far away from this cove stands the famous historical hermitage, a great after-swim destination. Discover how hermits of Brač lived through the history and the peculiar Blaca hermitage.
Koromaslinova beach in Milna
If you’re vacationing in the town of Milna, you’ll love the beautiful Koromaslinova beach, one of the too Brac beaches. It’s located in Lučice Bay and is really protected from the wind. This Milna beach is a great rocky beach, ideal for snorkelling and exploring the seafloor, as well as jumping from the rocks. It’s a great choice for those looking for a little bit more peace since a lot of tourists head to the sandy and pebbled beaches, rather than rocky ones. However, rocky beaches are the true trademark of the Croatian coast, and the locals love them.
Amazing viewpoints from some of the highest points of Brač Island
The fun Borak beach in Bol
A lot of young people prefer the Borak beach in Bol because of the wide offer of activities. Here, you can play volleyball on the sand, learn diving or surfing and meet many new people. Whether you’re coming with your own group of friends or planning to meet new fun people, Borak is the perfect place. However, it might not be the perfect choice if you’re planning to sunbathe in the quiet.
Numerous great beaches near Sumartin
Sumartin is home to a few great options. Make sure to visit Baywatch Beach, only a short walk from the town, with an amazing view of coastal Croatia. The surface is covered with fine pebbles and there’s a large playground for children. Some of the bays around Sumartin we suggest are the Sv. Roko and Planik – both have great swimming spots with turquoise sea, just like the postcards.
View of the Brač Island and the coastal Croatia
Hidden gems all over the island
The best beach in Brač is the one that doesn’t have a name. It’s the beach you’ll stumble upon while hiking near the sea, or driving around the island. Brač is filled with small coves and bays which hide beautiful rocky or pebbled beaches. The best way to discover these gems is to rent a boat and take a ride – you’ll easily scout the best swimming spots from your boat. Some of these locations aren’t even accessible from the land, so you can only get to them by boat. This is perfect for those who want to spend their vacation in peace, surrounded only by their group of people. This is how we locals from the mainland often find the best swimming spots – not by going to a specific beach, but by scouting the coast from a boat. Nothing beats a whole day picnic at a secluded beach filled with snorkelling and jumping in the sea.
Which is the best Brač beach in Croatia?
It’s impossible to only choose one from the endless beautiful beaches on Brač. It all depends on your preferences, and what you’re looking for. There are sandy and pebbled beaches, ideal for water sports and activities. There’s also a large number of rocky beaches perfect for snorkelling and jumping. A lot of the beaches have bars and restaurants so you can spend the whole day at the beach, while some are secluded and hidden by the dense pin forests. No matter which beach you visit, you can’t go wrong on the versatile island of Brač.
