It is thought that the name originates from the Illyrian word brentos, or deer, in consideration of the fact that the Ancient Greek name for the island was Elaphusa, which stems from the word elaphos � once again, deer. Prehistoric paintings in Kopacina Cave bear witness to the existence of deer on the island in prehistoric times. Brac enjoys a Mediterranean climate, marked by fairly moderate winters and warm summers cooled by a pleasant south-westerly wind (maestral), which alleviates the daytime humidity. Most common winds during the winter are: the cold and dry bura (NE) and warm and humid jugo (SE). During the summer: maestral (SW). Supetar: Supetar is situated at the base of a horse-shoe shaped cove. Supetar fascinates with its simplicity. Everything here is close at hand and made to measure: restaurants, shops, banks, post offices, markets, cinema, library, galleries, health care services, various sports facilities... Your stay will be made even more pleasurable thanks to free concerts, theatrical shows, folkloric festivals and numerous other events which are organized as part of the Supetar Summer of Culture.
08 miles southwest of Brac Island 4 star Beach hotel Hotel Croatia: Iza Palaca 1 Iza Palaca 1, Baska Voda Croatia, 21320 Croatia ~14. 67 miles east of Brac Island Four star Beach property Shuttle from airport available Food is to die for Most guests thought the service was very professional Hotel Palace Hvar - Hvar Trg Sv. Stjepana 5, Hvar, 21450 Croatia ~15. 06 miles southwest of Brac Island Midscale Downtown hotel Shuttle to airport available Amfora Ulica Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 5, Hvar, 21450 Croatia ~15. 20 miles southwest of Brac Island 4-star hotel Close to the beach and the city center Pool is good Hotel Fanat Šetalište Pape Ivana Pavla Ii 36 Žnjan, Split, Croatia ~15. 28 miles northwest of Brac Island 4 star Beach hotel Check-in time: 01:00 PM Hotel Podstine Put Podstina 11, Hvar, 21450 Croatia ~15. 49 miles southwest of Brac Island Four star Oceanfront hotel Check-in time: 14:00 Most guests enjoyed the friendly atmosphere Bar is ok Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split - Split Put Trstenika 19, Split, 21000 Croatia ~15.