On the south coast, the main resort of Bol is best known for its iconic beach of Zlatni rat, which moves according to winds and tides. RECOMMENDED: where to eat, sleep and drink on Brač.

Brač is one of the few Adriatic islands to have its own airport (021 559 711, www.airport-brac.hr), 15km north-east of Bol. To get to Supetar, ask at the airport’s information desk to book a ...