Guide to Supetar

'The pretty harbour town of Supetar, on the north coast of the island of Brac, is one of the liveliest destinations in the Adriatic.'

Supetar is named in honour of St Peter and sits on an inviting horseshoe-shaped cove. The long sandy beaches, edged with fragrant pine trees, are the main attraction. The shallow and sheltered waters make it very child-friendly, while watersports provide great entertainment for the more daring. The location is really convenient to get to, as there are daily ferries arriving from Spilt directly into Supetar. You can take a boat trip from here around the island too, or across to one of the neighbouring islands for an enjoyable excursion. The harbour area is decorated with beautiful yachts, making for another lively place to visit. As you would expect there's also a selection of good restaurants offering fresh fish and seafood and a variety of local specialities, including wine produced in nearby vineyards. Shellfish served in various exotic flavoured sauces is a particular speciality of many of the town's restaurants. For getting out and about there's a regular bus service. Alternatively, being the main entry point on Brac, you can hire a car, motorbike or bicycle very easily. Once you've got your transport sorted take off and explore Kopacina Cave where Neolithic remains have been found, or see some of the many prehistoric hill forts and burial mounds scattered around the island. You'll discover interesting churches and traces of occupation by Greeks, Illyrians, Romans and more recently, the Turks, French and Austrians. Visit during the summer and you can also take part in several free open-air concerts and festivals, making for a fun holiday for all.

The island of Brac has a long history. Neolithic remains have been found at Kopacina Cave near Supetar and there are prehistoric hill forts and burial mounds scattered around the island, along with interesting churches and traces of occupation by Greeks, Illyrians, Romans and more recently, the Turks, French and Austrians. The area around Supetar is known for farming, fishing, olive growing and wine production. Further inland, the rugged karst limestone landscape with its Aleppo pinewoods attracts walkers and mountain bikers. AS the main entry point to Brac, Supertar is also the island's vehicle hire centre, with cars motorbikes and bicycles available, and tour centre for excursions around the island both by land and sea.

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