Supetar

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Supetar is the main city of the island of Brač, Croatia. This lively town with 3062 people living in it is famous for its architecture, past and cultural tradition. Due to its long, beautiful gravel and sand beaches surrounded with pine woods, and for its crystal blue sea it has acquired a reputation as a wonderful bathing resort.

Get in

There's a ferry from Split which takes approx 50 min. In July and August there are 14 departures per day in each direction, while in winter there are fewer.

Get around

The city itself is very compact and can be explored entirely on foot.

Do

Bathe in the beautiful sea!

Buy

Supetar has many souvenir shops, a large Lidl supermarket and several smaller general stores.

Eat

Restaurant Punta, Punta 1, +385 21 631 507
Restaurant Jastog, Bana Josipa Jelacica 7, +385 21 631 486
Restaurant Vrilo, Hrv.velikana bb
Tavern Vinotoka, Ignjata Joba 6, +385 21 630 969
Tavern Lukin, Porat 32, +385 21 630 683
Bistro Palute, Porat 4, +385 21 631 730
Pizzeria Roso, Put Vela luke bb, +385 21 630 352
Pizzeria Mario, Porat bb, +385 21 631 155
Cheapest snack: burek from one of the bakeries.

Drink

Caffe-bar Barbara, Porat 17, +385 98 225 321
Caffe-bar Ben Quick, Vlacica 19, +385 21 630 541
Caffe-bar Mondo, Put Vele Luke bb, +385 98 9520 493
XXL Club, Put Vele Luke bb
Mistiq Disco Club, Put Vele Luke bb, +385 21 631 011

Sleep

Apartment Barhanovic

phone: +385 21 631464
House is within only 5-10 minutes walking distance from the town center, shops, restaurants and beaches. The apartment is located on the ground floor with 2 double bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, living area and bathroom providing accommodation for up to 4 people.

Hostels

Funky Donkey Hostel

phone: +385 21 630937

address: Polanda 20
Less than 10 minutes away from the main ferry port. Free WiFi, free Internet access, no lockout, 24 hour access, backpack sized lockers, terraces, BBQ area, kitchen facilities, flat screen TV with a large collection of movies, large common room and only 5 minute walk to Lidl supermarket.

Connect

The mobile network in the vicinity of the city is strong and offers up to 4G+ speeds.

Go next

To catch a ferry to the other islands, you have to go back to Split.

Solta, another laid-back island worth exploring
Hvar is the most popular island and city amongst tourists
Bol, on the other side of the island with the magnificent Golden Horn Beach. Multiple daily busses connect Supetar to Bol for around 50kn, taking one hour.