The small Dalmatian town of Brela is located in 15 km from the city Makarska. The population of Brela is just 1500 people.
The resort town of Brela is famous for is small-pebbled beach Punta Rata, which is several kilometers long.
Sightseeing in Brela
To the east of Brela there rises a mountain range – National park Biokovo, and in the west, in the sea, one can see the isle of Brac.
Close to the park, there is a natural wonder – an oak tree with an enormous crown; it is over 1000 years old.
The symbol of Brela is Brela Rock (Brela Stone)
The hotels are located along the lagoon on slopes, which are densely covered with pine trees.
Wonderful beaches, the scent of herbs, a mild climate, and an amazing purity of the surrounding nature make for a real paradise for small children and adults.
It is the perfect resort for carefree rest by the sea!
The main features of this beach are very small pebbles and a great number of pine trees, which stretch almost to the water edge.
This beach is considered to be one of the best in the entire Adriatic.
What to see around Brela?
in 15 km – National nature park Biokovo
in 15 km – resort city of Makarska
in 30 km – Imotski highland lakes
in 45 km – town Omis & rafting on the Cetina river & the Pirate fortress
in 55 km – famouse city Split with Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO)
in 60 km – the ruins of the Ancient Roman city Salona & old Turkish fortress Klis
in 60 km – caves Vranjace
in 65 km – town Trogir (UNESCO)
in 125 km – National nature park KRKA & city Sibenik with Cathedral of St. James (UNESCO)
in 185 km – famous city Dubrovnik (UNESCO)
in 195 km – National natural park Plitvice lakes
in 430 km – the capital of Croatia – Zagreb
Beaches of Brela
Wonderful Brela beaches are small-pebbled.
The influential American magazine Forbes has called Punta Rata of Brela resort beach the most beautiful beach in Europe, and the sixth most beautiful beach in the world.
The beaches are part of the famous beaches of the Makarska Riviera.
Entering the territory of beach Brela beach is free.
“Punta Rata” is most famous beach of Brela
Brela’s “Punta Rata” beach has been chosen as one of the word’s ten most beautiful beaches.
The sunny small-pebbled “Punta Rata” beach is rimmed by pines, thus creating shade for a comfortable rest with children of any age, and for those who like to relax outside the bright sun.
Punta Rata beach is well-organised, over the beach there is an embankment for walks, where there are lots of cafes, restaurants, bars, pizza and ice-cream places. On the beach, you can rent catamarans, water bikes and other things for your entertainment.
The influential American magazine Forbes has called Punta Rata of Brela beach the most beautiful beach in Europe, and the sixth most beautiful beach in the world.
The pebbles on Punta Rata beach is white and natural.
“Punta Rata” beach has the international Blue Flag award for the cleanness of its sea and the water area.
The guests of the beach can enjoy the numerous cafes, restaurants, pizza places, ice-cream, a massage cabinet, rent chaise longues and umbrellas, and rent catamarans – 50 kuna.
For those who travel by car there is day parking for 80 kunas a day.
The numerous private apartments of Brela are available for rent all along the beach.
The price of rent of an apartment in Brela depends on the season, the apartment, and on how far it is from the sea.
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Hotels in Brela
Hotel Bluesun Hotel Berulia 4* Brela
VERY GOOD rating 9.1 / 10
Review score based on 664 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: seafront
Distance to center of Brela: 500 m
Distance to airport Split: 60 km
Add: sun terrace next to the swimming pool with fresh water, balconies with views of Adriatic, Croatian cuisine in authentic taverns, restaurants, grill restaurant on the beach
Cost room 2 per: from 58 euro
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Hotel Bluesun Hotel Soline 3* Brela
FABULOUS rating 8.9 / 10
Review score based on 662 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: seafront
Distance to center of Brela: 300 m
Distance to airport Split: 60 km
Add: magnificent views of the sea, wellness facilities, pool area outside includes a large terrace and pool bar, indoor pool with a small cave, free Wi-Fi, free parking
Cost room 2 per: from 68 euro
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Villa Petra 3* Brela
VERY GOOD rating 8.9 / 10
Review score based on 26 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 100 m
Distance to center of Brela: 500 m
Distance to airport Split: 60 km
Add: boardinghouse with beautiful terrace with sea views, in western part of Brela, next to little Jakirusa bay,
international and Croatian cuisine in restaurant
Cost room 2 per: from 75 euro
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Private apartments in Brela
Apartments Villa Paulina 4* Brela
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.8 / 10
Review score based on 174 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 5 m
Distance to center of Brela: 100 m
Distance to airport Split: 65 km
Add: outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, all air-conditioned apartments have balcony with sea views, parking, Wi-Fi, garden and terrace with barbecue
Cost rent apartment: from 84 euro
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Apartments Abuela’s Beach House 3* Brela
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.8 / 10
Review score based on 58 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 50 m
Distance to center of Brela: 4 km
Distance to airport Split: 65 km
Add: in a quiet side street, private access to the beach and scenic views of the Adriatic Sea, garden with a terrace, free Wi-Fi, varied breakfasts on request, the nearest restaurant is 200 m, free parking near, Brac and Hvar in 15 min by speed boat
Cost rent apartment: from 84 euro
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Apartments Juric 3* Brela
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.5 / 10
Review score based on 5 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 300 m
Distance to center of Brela: 300 m
Distance to airport Split: 55 km
Add: is located 300 m from a beach and from the centre of Brela, air-conditioned apartments with sat TV, equipped kitchen, balcony, free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, some apartments offer a sea view, the nearest grocery store, a bar and a restaurant are 150 m away
Cost rent apartment for 3 per: from 71 euro
Photo & description of apartments Juric 3* Brela
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Get to Brela
Get to Brela by plane
The nearest international airport to Brela is airport Split. Distance from airport Split to Brela is 70 km
Distance from international airport Dubrovnik to Brela – 185 km; from international airport Zadar to Brela – 190 km;
from international airport Zagreb to Brela – 450 km
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Get to Brela by bus
It is possible to get to Brela by bus from the bus station of Split, Dubrovnik and Zagreb.
All buses travelling to Makarska and Dubrovnik pass through Brela and stop upon request.
Website the Split bus station www.ak-split.hr
Website the Makarska bus station www.promet-makarska.hr
Website the Dubrovnik bus station libertasdubrovnik.hr
Website the Zagreb bus station www.akz.hr
Get to Brela by car
Motorways connect Brela with all cities and regions of Croatia.
Brela can be reached by the free motorway Jadranska (D8), which goes along all of Croatia’s coastline, or the paid highway (A1). The turn closest to Brela is resorts Makarska, Baska Voda, Promajna, Tucepi.
Distance from Brela to cities of Croatia
to resort Baska Voda – 2,5 km; to resort city of Makarska – 15 km; to city Split – 50 km; to resort Omis – 25 km; to city Dubrobnik – 166 km; to city Zadar – 194 km; to city Opatija of Kvarner Croatia – 463 km; to city Pula of Istria Croatia – 555 km; to capital of Croatia Zagreb – 445 km
Brela on map of Croatia
Weather in Brela
The resort of Brela is in the subtropical climate.
Average monthly temperatures in Brela
January +10 С
February +12 С
March +14 С
April +18 С
May +23 С
June +27 С
July +30 С
August +31 С
September +26 С
October +20 С
November +15 С
December +12 С
Average monthly water temperatures in Brela
January +11 С
February +12 С
March +14 С
April +15 С
May +19 С
June +21 С
July +24 С
August +26 С
September +22 С
October +20 С
November +17 С
December +13 С