TAKEN

- Is the largest island in central Dalmatia, and the third largest in Croatia.

Area 395.44 km ², length 180.61 km coastline, the population of 14 thousand. From the mainland Miner's Channel separates the island of width 5-12 km.

South side of Brac is mountainous and its banks are steep and rocky. North side is more flat. The island is approximately 40km in length and about 7-15 km wide.

The sun shines here for 6 months a year. The fertile soils are cultivated olives, grapes and tropical fruits. The island is famous for its marble, which have been used include to build the Roman palace of Diocletian in Split, as well as opera in Vienna, the White House in Washington, and St. Peter's. Peter in the Vatican. Brac is the perfect place for those who do not like the tourist bustle. The island is not crowded resorts, and the landscape has not changed for hundreds of years. This is one of the few places in Croatia, which has touched the Yugoslav war disaster, there are no ruins and traces of bullet holes. In villages with a family atmosphere, and all guests are treated like friends. It is at Braczu is the famous Zlatni Rat beach walking.

Not everyone, however, probably know that the island long ago was owned by the goddess of forests and animals - Artemis. It was covered by a wonderful, vibrant forests and woods. Very pleased with another goddess - Aphrodite, who persuaded Zeus to the island presented a. Artemis learned of the decision of Zeus took it all the animals and forests, leaving only bare rock. Aphrodite, the island regained its luster and charm, the rocks turned into a noble white marble, from which the island of Brac is famous today.

 SUPETAR

- Is the capital of the island and also the main tourist center. This is where the nail ferries from the mainland. City is an abbreviation of Sveti Petar, meaning the city of St. Peter. Modern houses are interspersed with cottages in traditional style, reminiscent of that once was a fishing village. Supetar is a lot of possibilities pleasant vacation. Fragrant pine forests, olive groves, white houses of stone, sunny beaches and local wine create an atmosphere of holiday dreams.