Supetar
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.
- Private water taxi Split to Supetar, ☏ +385912636805, booking@seayou.com. Private water taxi is available 24/7 from Split airport or Split town directly to Supetar. Travel from Supetar directly to Hvar, Vis, Šolta and other islands.
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 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
- Cheapest snack: burek from one of the bakeries.
Drink
- Caffe-bar Barbara, Porat 17, +385 98 225 321
- Benny's Bar, 13A, Put Vele Luke, +385 91 543 7884 . Lively. Whether watching oversized gents on their inflatables or the gentle waves of the Mediterranean themselves, it is a place to unwind.
Sleep
- Apartment Barhanovic, ☏ +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, Polanda 20, ☏ +385 21 630937, funkydonkeyhostel@gmail.com. Check-in: 15.00, check-out: 12.00. 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.