Živjo!
Na začetku meseca julija sem se z družino odpravila na počitnice na Hrvaško. Vsa leta smo počitnikovali v Istri, Kvarnerju in severni Dalmaciji, tokrat pa smo za spremembo izbrali Makarsko riviero. Navdušila nas je Brela, majhen turističen kraj, obdan s kristalnim morjem, ki zaradi naravnega in kulturnega bogatstva igra pomembno vlogo v turizmu Makarske. Ker sem tam preživela 7 dni in bila nad celotno izkušnjo zelo navdušena, bi želela danes z vami deliti moj Brela turistični vodič. Če vas zanima kje prenočiti, kaj si ogledati in kaj dobrega pojesti vas vabim k nadaljnjem branju :)
Hello!
At the beginning of July, I went on a holiday to Croatia with my family. We have been vacationing in Istria, Kvarner, and northern Dalmatia all my life, but this time we decided for Makarska Riviera. We were impressed by Brela, a small town surrounded by crystal sea, which plays an important role in the tourism of Makarska due to its natural and cultural richness. Since I spent 7 days there and was very impressed with the whole experience, I would like to share my Brela tourist guide with you today. If you are wondering where to stay, what to see and what to eat, I invite you to keep reading :)
Hello!
At the beginning of July, I went on a holiday to Croatia with my family. We have been vacationing in Istria, Kvarner, and northern Dalmatia all my life, but this time we decided for Makarska Riviera. We were impressed by Brela, a small town surrounded by crystal sea, which plays an important role in the tourism of Makarska due to its natural and cultural richness. Since I spent 7 days there and was very impressed with the whole experience, I would like to share my Brela tourist guide with you today. If you are wondering where to stay, what to see and what to eat, I invite you to keep reading :)
NASTANITEV / WHERE TO STAY
Na spletni strani Booking.com sem našla čudovit apartma v mestecu Brela (za povezavo kliknite tukaj), za katerega smo za 7 nočitev odšteli okoli 700 eur, lociran pa je približno 800 m od slavne prodnate plaže Punta Rata. Najbolj všeč pri izbrani nastanitvi mi je bil bazen in terasa, s katere sem imela prelep pogled na morje.
Če želite nekoliko bolj luksuzno nastanitev, priporočam izbiro BlueSun hotela Soline ali Marina. Pri izbiri nastanitve bi vam priporočala, da si izberete le-to čim bližje plaži, saj so poti do plaže dokaj strme in je lahko hoja kljub majhni razdalji precej naporna.
On the Booking.com website, I found a beautiful apartment in Brela for 7 nights and paid around 700 euros (click here for a link), which is located 800 m from the famous beach Punta Rata. The thing I liked the most about our accommodation was the swimming pool and a terrace from which we had a beautiful view of the sea.
If you want a bit more luxurious accommodation, I recommend BlueSun hotel Soline or Marina. When choosing an accommodation, I would recommend you to choose an apartment as close to the beach as possible, because the path to the beach is quite steep and walking, despite a short distance, can be quite tiring.
On the Booking.com website, I found a beautiful apartment in Brela for 7 nights and paid around 700 euros (click here for a link), which is located 800 m from the famous beach Punta Rata. The thing I liked the most about our accommodation was the swimming pool and a terrace from which we had a beautiful view of the sea.
If you want a bit more luxurious accommodation, I recommend BlueSun hotel Soline or Marina. When choosing an accommodation, I would recommend you to choose an apartment as close to the beach as possible, because the path to the beach is quite steep and walking, despite a short distance, can be quite tiring.
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| Soba v apartmaju / Our room in the apartment |
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| Čudovit pogled s terase apartmaja / Beautiful view from the terrace |
OGLEDI / TOP SIGHTS
Na zahodni strani plaže Punta Rata si lahko ogledate Kamen Brela - simbol Brele, ki je tudi najpogostejši motiv z razglednic Makarske riviere. Ta kamen oziroma skala stoji v morju in je zaraščena z borovci. Jaz sem jo uspela fotografirati zadnji dan, najlepša pa je ob sončnem zahodu.
Top tourist attraction - Brela rock is located on the west side of Punta Rata beach and it is the symbol of Brela, which is also the most common picture from the Makarska Riviera postcards. This rock is standing in the sea and is overgrown with pine trees. I managed to photograph it on our the last day there, and it is the most beautiful at the sunset.
Top tourist attraction - Brela rock is located on the west side of Punta Rata beach and it is the symbol of Brela, which is also the most common picture from the Makarska Riviera postcards. This rock is standing in the sea and is overgrown with pine trees. I managed to photograph it on our the last day there, and it is the most beautiful at the sunset.
IZLETI / TRIPS
Če ste takšni kot jaz, in vam poležavanje na plaži ves teden ni dovolj zabavno, potem priporočam, da se odpeljete v mesto Makarska, ki je od Brele oddaljeno približno 10-15 minut vožnje. Parking je na voljo po fer cenah čisto v centru mesta, ob pristanišču (10 kn - 1h). Imejte v mislih, da je Makarska zelo obiskana, še posebej v tej top sezoni, zaradi česar se je nemogoče izogniti vsej tej gneči. Restavracije so bile ob mojem obisku totalno polne, zato smo na večerjo čakali tudi po 1 uro. Čisto blizu parkinga ob pristanišču se nahaja meka za vse, ki obožujejo nakupovanje, in sicer stojnice polne vsega, kar si lahko zamislite, od oblek, do napihljivih blazin, klobukov, rolk in še marsikaj drugega. V tem predelu je tudi kar nekaj klubov in gostilnic.
Če vas pretirana gneča ne navdušuje, potem ob plaži Punta Rata ponujajo enodnevne izlete na otok Brač in Hvar. Cene takega izleta s kosilom so okoli 250 kn. Žal se izleta nisem udeležila, sem pa v preteklosti že obiskala Brač (mesto Bol), v katerega sem zaljubljena še danes.
If you are like me and you get bored of lying on the beach whole week, then I recommend you to drive to the Makarska city, which is about 10-15 minutes away from Brela. Parking is available at fair prices in the city center, by the port (10 kn - 1h). Keep in mind that Makarska is very popular, which makes it impossible to avoid all the crowd. The restaurants were completely full at the time of our visit, so we waited 1 hour for dinner. Near the parking lot, there is a mecca for all who love shopping, stalls full of everything you can think of, from clothes to inflatable pillows, hats, skateboards and much more. There are also several clubs in this area. If the crowds do not excite you, then you can take a day trip to the islands of Brač and Hvar. Many young people are selling this kind of trips at the Punta Rata beach for around 250 kn per person (with lunch).
If you are like me and you get bored of lying on the beach whole week, then I recommend you to drive to the Makarska city, which is about 10-15 minutes away from Brela. Parking is available at fair prices in the city center, by the port (10 kn - 1h). Keep in mind that Makarska is very popular, which makes it impossible to avoid all the crowd. The restaurants were completely full at the time of our visit, so we waited 1 hour for dinner. Near the parking lot, there is a mecca for all who love shopping, stalls full of everything you can think of, from clothes to inflatable pillows, hats, skateboards and much more. There are also several clubs in this area. If the crowds do not excite you, then you can take a day trip to the islands of Brač and Hvar. Many young people are selling this kind of trips at the Punta Rata beach for around 250 kn per person (with lunch).
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| Makarska |
HRANA / FOOD
Vzdolž celotne plaže je veliko barov, lokalov, restavracij, pekarn in trgovinic. Mi smo večinoma kuhali v apartmaju, občasno pa smo si privoščili tudi obrok zunaj. Všeč nam je bila Konoba Feral, kjer sem jedla zares dobro rižoto, Guliver cafe, zaradi prijetnega ambienta in odlična pizzerija Surf. V oči mi je padel tudi Restoran Obid, ki je malo na višjem nivoju, zaradi česar so potrebne predhodne rezervacije mize za večerjo. Za tiste, ki bi radi gledali zvezde in ob tem sedeli ob plaži in pili dobro pijačo, priporočam sprehod do zahodne strani plaže Punta Rata, kjer je veliko lokalčkov, ki imajo mizice in stole nameščene le kakšen meter od vode. Ob plaži je tudi nekaj stojnic s svežim sadjem in zelenjavo in pa ogromno sladoledarn.
Along the entire beach, there are many bars, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and shops. We mostly cooked in the apartment, but occasionally we also had a meal outside. We liked: Konoba Feral, where I ate a really good risotto, Guliver cafe, due to a pleasant ambiance and a great pizzeria Surf. Obid restaurant is a bit on the higher level and requires a reservation for the dinner table. For those who would like to watch the stars while sitting next to the beach and drinking a good drink, I recommend a walk to the west side of the Punta Rata beach, where there are many bars that have tables and chairs positioned just a meter away from the water. There are also some stalls with fresh fruit and vegetables along the beach and a lot of ice cream shops.
Along the entire beach, there are many bars, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and shops. We mostly cooked in the apartment, but occasionally we also had a meal outside. We liked: Konoba Feral, where I ate a really good risotto, Guliver cafe, due to a pleasant ambiance and a great pizzeria Surf. Obid restaurant is a bit on the higher level and requires a reservation for the dinner table. For those who would like to watch the stars while sitting next to the beach and drinking a good drink, I recommend a walk to the west side of the Punta Rata beach, where there are many bars that have tables and chairs positioned just a meter away from the water. There are also some stalls with fresh fruit and vegetables along the beach and a lot of ice cream shops.
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| Restoran Obid |
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| Piňa Colada - Guliver Cafe |
PROSTI ČAS / FREE TIME
Ko ne boste poležavali na plaži, se lahko sprehajate po mestu, sedite na klopici in opazujete nemirno morje ali pa se odpravite v BlueSun hotel Soline na wellness day. Celodnevna karta za uporabo ležalnikov in bazena stane 10 eur. Lahko pa si privoščite tudi savnanje, masaže, ali pa lepotne tretmaje, kot so pedikura, manikura in depilacija. Zvečer imajo BlueSun hoteli ob plaži tudi zabavne večerne showe.
When you are not going to lay on the beach, you can take a walk around the city, sit down on a bench and watch the sea, or go to the BlueSun hotel Soline on a wellness day. An all-day ticket for the use of sun beds and pool costs 10 eur. You can also enjoy sauna, massages, or beauty treatments such as pedicure, manicure and depilation. In the evening BlueSun hotels also have fun evening shows.
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| BlueSun Hotel Soline |
Hvala za branje / Thank you for reading ☀
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