Brela
Punta Rata beach, just outside this compact Dalmatian village on Croatia's Makarska Riviera, ranked sixth in the world and first in Europe on a 2004 Forbes list of the world's most beautiful beaches, and Lonely Planet placed it eleventh globally in 2024. The village sits between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic, with the distinctive rock island known as Kamen Brela rising just offshore. Vineyards, scenic viewpoints, and several historic churches round out the surroundings, along with a café and restaurant scene substantial for a village its size.
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- Population1,472
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Brela: quick answers
Where is Brela?
Brela is in Croatia, about 43 km27 miles in a straight line from Split.
How do you get to Brela?
The nearest airport is Split (SPU), about 1 hr 9 min away by road. The nearest train station is Split Predgrađe, about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Brela?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is November, with about 194 mm7.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Brela?
OpenStreetMap lists 27 restaurants, 7 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Brela?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stari Grad, Solin and Vrboska. Brela is listed among the day trips from Split.