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Brela is a beautiful small tourist resort situated on the Makarska Riviera.

The crystal clear sea and six kilometers of long sandy beaches surrounded by the scent and beauty of thick pine forests is what Brela prides itself with. There are many walking trails intertwining with the promenades by the sea leading through the old Dalmatian hamlets in which guests can see the traditional Mediterranean architecture. The beautiful mountain of Biokovo offers a magnificent background to this scenery.

In Brela accommodation can be found in hotels, one hostel as well as private houses, apartments and rooms.

There are three beaches in Brela that have been the recipients of the prestigious international award of Blue Flag status and magazine Forbes has enlisted them among the world's most beautiful beaches. These are the beaches of Dugi Rat (Punta Rata), Berulia and Stomarica.

Numerous sport activities you can be enjoyed in Brela such as cycling, rock climbing, hiking, aqua aerobic, diving and many more.

There are quite a few restaurants and taverns in Brela where guests can taste the traditional Mediterranean dishes considered to be among the healthiest in the world. These restaurants also serve international dishes.

In the summer season there are many entertainment programs organized such as Fisherman’s Nights and Dalmatian Nights with live music concerts.
Organized group or private car excursions can be joined from Brela to see the other amazing places and tourist destinations of the Adriatic coast such as the cities of Dubrovnik, Split, Omis and Trogir or you can hire a private car transfer.

Group or private boat excursions, private boat transfers and boat rentals are available if you wish to tour the islands of this region such as Brac, Hvar and Solta.

The Church of St. Stjepan was constructed in 1897 in Donje Selo. St. Stjepan is the patron saint of Brela.

The Church of our Lady of Carmel also known as the Church of Lady of Victory has been constructed in 1715. It was built as a token of appreciation to God for victory against the Turks in baroque style.

The Church of St. Nikola dates from the 13th century.

The Church of Our Lady of Health (the older one) was built in the 17th century.

The Church of St. Ilija below Carevici was constructed at the beginning of the 18th century.

The Chapel of Our Lady at Dubci dates from the year 1870.

The tower in Poletnica dates from the 16th century.

The Turkish tower Zabrdom was constructed in the 17th century.

In Municipality of Brela guests can also see:
- Fort Hercegova
- Illyrian Fort above Skrabici
- the ruins of ancient settlements Klesici, Besidisce, Zabrdo

Some of the important sights you can see in Split whose old part is under UNESCO protection are:
- Diocletian’s Palace
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Peristil
- Jupiter Temple
- Prokurative
- Riva
- Fort Gripe
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Churches of Split
- Museums of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic

A tour of Split can be made by joining group or private car excursions or hiring private car transfers from Brela.

From Brela you can also take private boat transfers, join organized group or private boat excursions or hire boat rentals to visit the nearby islands of Brac, Solta, Ciovo and Hvar.

Brela is a settlement and a Municipality belonging to the Split-Dalmatia County Its amazing natural beauties have made Brela become a famous tourist resort. It is situated on the far west end of the Makarska coast, 50 km from the town of Split and 15 from Makarska.

There are two settlements belonging to the Municipality of Brela: Brela and Gornja (Upper) Brela. The Municipality of Brela has a population of about 1705 permanent residents. The people are mostly engaged in tourism, but also in viticulture and olive growing.

The settlement Brela was earlier known as Donja (Lower) Brela. It is located at the foothills of the mountain Biokovo.

Brela is easily reached by car because it is located by the Adriatic state road D8.

The nearest airport is located in Split from where you can take the regular bus line number 37 that runs from the Split airport to (leaves every 20 minutes) to Split. From Split there are regular and frequent bus lines going to Brela or you can hire a car rental or take a taxi.

The distances from Brela to the other major Croatian and European cities are:
- Zadar 202 km,
- Split 50 km,
- Dubrovnik 179 km,
- Zagreb 454 km,
- Ljubljana 510 km,
- Vienna 806 km,
- Budapest 794 km,
- Belgrade 843 km,
- Milano 952 km,
- Genova 1075 km,
- Berlin 1507 km.

The climate in Brela is Mediterranean with hot and dry summer and mild and rainy winter season.

Accommodation in Brela is available in a couple of hotels, one hostel, and private houses, apartments and rooms.

Boat rental and car rental services are available in Brela.

Group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers can be arranged from Brela to the islands of Brac, Hvar and Solta as well as to the town of Split.

Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Train Terminal Split +385(0)21 338525
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155

There are many ancient archaeological sites showing that this area has been inhabited since ancient history. The history of this region and of the settlement of Brela goes two millenniums back to the past.

Brela was first mentioned in 950 by the name of Beroyllia and as one of the four settlements that belonged to the Neretva's principality of Paganija.

The Illyrian-Roman god of forests and untouched nature named Silvan was the first patron of Berylliae (in Antique Age).