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Brač is a famously beautiful Croatian island in the Adriatic, that is part of the Split-Dalmatia region and the biggest island in Dalmatia. It is best-known for Zlatni Rat (the Golden Cape), a stunning white-pebble beach outside the resort town of Bol that is a popular windsurfing spot, and for the striking horseshoe-shaped beach that is located by the island's main town, Supetar. With its distinct and varied coast with numerous gullies, crevices, cavities, round valleys, coves, and famously lovely beaches and its lush inland landscape, it is a place of great and singular natural beauty.

However, that is not all there is to the island. As a major site for quarrying stone since antiquity, it makes sense that the island is also home to some incredible works of manmade beauty too. Pretty traditional villages are to be found on the island, with the seaside village of Pučišća being especially noteworthy. However, the most famous architectural gem on Brač is likely the beautiful hermitage of Pustinja Blaca. One of several hermitages on the island, Pustinja Blaca is made from the glittering white limestone for which Brač is well-known and is set into a romantically craggy cliffside. A rather extraordinary sight to behold, it is a must-see for those who have found a vacation rental in Split and plan on taking the ferry over to explore Brač for the day.

In the last post, we introduced the stunning beach of Zlatni Rat. Called the Golden Cape or Golden Horn beach, it is a beautiful and famous beach on the Croatian coastline, located 2km from the town of Bol on Brač Island, that is regularly listed as one of the top beaches in Europe. While it can be busy, it is an incredible natural gem that is well worth the visit. Just make sure you know what to expect before you go! There are a few things to keep in mind when visiting this beach so here are our tips, tricks and essential facts.

Zlatni Rat, oftentimes called the Golden Cape or Golden Horn beach, is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Croatian coastline and one of the most picturesquely perfect beaches in the globe. It is regularly listed as one of the top beaches in Europe and the World by tourist guides and it is easy to see why. With a highly distinctive and memorable shape, perfect rich blue seas and white pebble beach, Zlatni Rat has become a symbol of Croatian tourism and natural beauty. It is a true natural wonder and a protected gem, making it the perfect place to spend a day as a family, couple, group or on your own. Located 2km from the town of Bol on Brač Island, the beach can be reached by car, a 20-minute walk along the sea, or, in the summer season, via the tourist boats or tourist train that runs every half hour. Just find a
vacation rental in Bol and spend some time on this stunning beach for yourself.

Last week, we were looking at Greece's best beaches but one of its neighbours, Croatia, boasts some equally stunning beaches. As there is nothing better to help you relax on a well-earned holiday than lazy days on the beach, here is a list of some of the best places to do just that in Croatia. As the country is stuffed with natural gems, there is really no shortage of options but here are some of our picks of the best of the best….

1. Zlatni Rat

Zlatni Rat, oftentimes called the Golden Cape or Golden Horn beach, is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Croatian coast.

Those who have found a villa in Split and are coming to enjoy this region of Croatia, are likely coming for sun, fun, relaxation, pretty seaside towns, and the stunning surroundings of the region's lush countryside. However, if you are a thrill-seeker who is enjoying a vacation in Split and you're looking to add a little dose of adrenaline-pumping fun into your schedule between days enjoying the beauty and tranquility of Croatia, if you really want to admire those famously gorgeous views in Split, then a day enjoying the services of Zipline Croatia Omis is just the thing!

There are plenty of reasons to visit the beautiful and vibrant city of Split, where modernity and tradition come together; there are stunning views over the Adriatic and beaches along the coast, there is always somewhere to grab something delicious or go for drinks, Roman ruins and architectural gems abound, and there is an endless list of things to see and do. However, if you have found a vacation rental in Split and you are interested in unique or bizarre attractions, then you should definitely pop into the UNESCO-protected SPAR in town…

Okay, so, technically it is actually a Billa supermarket (an Austrian supermarket group that has since been purchased by the Spar food retail chain) and it is technically located in a building that is part of a UNESCO-award architectural complex. In fact, it is part of the Mala Papalićeva Palača, a palace that is the former home of a noble family, which dates back to the 13th century originally and was rebuilt in the 15th century. This borders with Diocletian’s Palace and it part of Split’s Historic Centre, which was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. So, the SPAR is, technically UNESCO-protected by being located inside this building.