famous road
Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Brela works well as a base: 15 minutes from Zadvarje, 10km from Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure.
Brela is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 1,472, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Brela sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brela to your route.
Brela (pronounced [brě̞la]) is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia. The village of Brela is located on the Adriatic coastline of Dalmatia, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Makarska. In 2021, the total population was 1,626. The municipality consists of two villages: Brela and GornjaRead more
Brela.
Brela is a tourist town located between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic Sea. It is known as the pearl of Makarska riviera. The pearl of the Adriatic or the pearl of Mediterranean is the name given to the city of Dubrovnik. In 1968, Brela was crowned as "Champion of Adriatic" for high achievements in tourist activity.
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Brela is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3689 latitude, 16.9342 longitude.
Brela has a population of approximately 1,472 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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Full driving guide for Croatia8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
10 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
32 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
43 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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