Split marriage. Independent trip to the island of Brac
Ferries, shipping companies
Olga Croatia has international seaports in the cities: Split, Rijeka, Ploce, Zadar, Sibenik, Dubrovnik.
Sea port in Split (luka Split) the main passenger port of Croatia. The port is located in the city center, next to the main attraction of the historical part of Split - Diocletian's Palace and adjacent to the railway and bus stations.
Address: Gat St. Duje 1, 21000 SPLIT HRVATSKA. Web page: http://portsplit.com/
Shuttle traffic Ferries from Split organized by several large transport companies: Jadrolinija, Blue Line, SNAV.
The main passenger shipping company in Croatia is Jadrolinija, which operates the largest number of scheduled international and domestic ferry, shipping and high speed services. The company Jadrolinija transports passengers and cars on ferries between the cities of Split, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Rijeka, Zadar, and others. Communication is well developed along the Adriatic coast with the islands, including major islands Middle Dalmatia: Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Solta, Ciovo and Vis.
The island is located very close to Split, but the presence ferry crossing and almost an hour's journey makes it comparatively "uninhabited".
We got to cherished island by land, air and water. The plane from Helsinki took us to Split airport. Croatia met us with a hot breeze (38 degrees) and queues at passport control.
Next was an attraction called “get a car”. During a preliminary search for a car for a vacation, we were faced with the fact that the cars are unrealistically expensive for our traditionally chosen car rental companies. We have chosen some a budget option. The representative was supposed to meet us at the airport with a sign (not just us). It took us twenty minutes to find him. It turns out that he had already met someone, and supplied him with a car. This office did not have an office, the registration was carried out literally on the knee, on the counter at the exit, where he accepted payment. At the same time, he constantly spoke on the phone and was away on urgent business. Finally, he said to leave the airport in a certain direction and wait there for a couple of minutes. He brought us a car there, which became ours for the next ten days.
We rushed to the port just in time for the departure of the ferry, but the loading was still going on. Having bought tickets, we stood in line from the cars. Loading three cars before us ended, and they began to turn everyone around. At this time, a ferry approached, which was supposed to leave in an hour in the direction we needed. We stood next to him, and began to ask the employees whether it was possible to stand here, since the line was forming far behind. Having received permission to park closer to the sea, we began to wait for the start of loading.
The ferry departs from the port of Split, with a regularity of approximately every hour. Flights are operated by Yadrolinia.
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/ - the address of their website, where you can check the schedule, prices and routes.
Issue price: a car and five people - about 50 euros.
There are a lot of people who want to get on the ferry, so you need to arrive in advance (as experience has shown, fifteen minutes in advance). Twenty minutes before departure, boarding begins, by that time there is already an impressive line of cars, and not only cars. A large number of trucks are transported, which take up a lot of precious space.
Leaving the car for lower deck, we went to the seats for passengers. Such places were in a closed cabin with air conditioning and a restaurant, or an open deck with a canopy. Fifty minutes on the way flew by unnoticed: at first we watched the receding Split.
It's funny, but high-rise new buildings against the backdrop of the mountains of this city with a venerable history, from afar looked quite pretty.
The mountains in the background were getting higher, the houses were getting smaller - probably this is the Makarska Riviera.
Soon Supetar appeared.
As soon as our car left the ferry, our acquaintance with the island began. Acquaintance is not short and not long - five incomplete days. It seemed to us that this is quite enough to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the island. We left it with a certain amount of understatement and sadness - he had not yet had time to get bored and there were places we had not explored - another reason to return again. But first things first.
For accommodation, we chose the Bol resort, more about it in a separate article, here are our impressions of the island as a whole. They began naturally with roads. In truth, there is only one main road on the island. It runs along the entire island and branches off from it to resort places. The road did not cause any particular complaints: a lane in each direction and a lot of turns, which many pass exclusively in the opposite direction. But if on the first day this winding snake seemed narrow and somewhat dangerous to us, then after familiarizing ourselves with other roads of the island, we realized that this is a local highway - the best, widest and most convenient that they have.
So on the way to Milna, we were faced with the fact that the roadway is really very narrow, and there are no shoulders in principle. The road just breaks into a vineyard (and fly about a meter) or down a slope. There were no fenders or any kind of fences there at all. So our idea of seeing the sunset in Milne died of itself when we imagined how to drive along this road in the dark.
There are very few secondary roads, occasionally they are asphalt, but mostly they are dirt.
Driving on such roads inevitably covers the entire car with a thin layer of white dust.
In general, when turning off the main roads, it would be good to be sure that you definitely need to go there. Unaccustomed to this occupation is quite nervous. This is what a normal two-lane road looks like.
The width of the roadway could accommodate only one car, masonry on the sides and not a single place for passing. Fortunately, this route was not very popular. Enumerating all the shortcomings of the roads of the island of Brac, I note that we did not see a single accident, although it seemed to us that the road designers did everything possible for this. A little traffic obviously saves the situation.
Gas stations. With gas stations, the story is as follows - they seem to be hidden from view. For several tens of kilometers we tried to see at least one - in vain. The navigator helped here too, but it was hard to believe that it was not deceiving us once again. It turned out that the gas station is located right by the sea in a small port and yachts are usually refueled there, but you can also refuel a car.
The gradient of ascents and descents on Brač is palpable. Bicycle trips, especially from Bol, are quite a difficult task, feasible only for trained people.
I would define our way of getting to know different places as car-pedestrian. We reach the point, leave the car and walk for ten to fifteen kilometers, ending, if possible, with a swim.
The most important thing to visit on the island of Brac, at least that's what all the guidebooks say, is Vidova Gora. Her most high point 778 meters above sea level is an observation deck where tourists flock. There is a small parking lot and great views from there. This is where we started.
There are several ways to get here. The first one is on foot from Bol. Eyewitnesses write that the one-way route takes more than two hours and is quite difficult. We did not try it, because we did not find signs of the beginning of the trail. The second way is to get to the parking lot near observation deck by car, and then walk. (If you follow highway 113 from Bol to Milna, before reaching the village of Nereziska, there will be a left turn, where a couple of kiosks and the road form a triangle. There is a Vidova gora sign). An asphalt road leads through the pines to the parking lot.
We turned in the other direction, and went to the marked path that led along the slope. Walking along the dazzling white stones, we enjoyed the views of the sun and the smell of pine needles.
Below Bol, with its famous cape-beach and the bell tower of the Dominican monastery.
Sea, islands.
For about forty minutes we moved from one slope to another, but the farther we went, the more obvious it became that if this task was feasible, then it was far enough to go to it, and we, having enjoyed the views and silence (there was no one here except us), turned back.
The mountain is covered with vegetation. Mostly Dalmatian black pines.
Views, views, views - the idea arises that because of them the mountain got its name. It's a misconception good review nothing to do with it. It turns out that in ancient times on the mountain they worshiped the pagan deity Svetovid - the god of war, fertility and abundance. Then, during the time of Christianity, the chapel of St. Vitus (Vita) appears here. There is such a version that the Christian saint was a kind of “receiver” of a pagan deity. The temple dedicated to him was built on the mountain in the 13th-14th centuries, now it is in ruins, and the mountain was named after him.
We returned to the place of congestion of tourists, perhaps there are the most beautiful views However, this is the highest point. But here it is difficult to sit alone on the rocks above the cliff and enjoy the silence and beauty.
A very pleasant place to spend a few hours walking along the mountain paths and pine forest.
Approaching Milne, we notice a change in the landscape. Pine-covered slopes give way to yellowish bald hills. Apparently, these are just the places where fires raged a few years ago.
We notice small piles of stones that make this landscape even more interesting. Heaps are clearly man-made. Brač is famous for its white limestone. The whitest in the world, say the islanders. Since time immemorial, this stone has been mined for construction (it was used for facing buildings, both in Croatia and far beyond its borders). The islanders built houses from it. The outcrop of the rock on the surface of the rock made it difficult Agriculture. The space was cleared for planting grapes and olives, and the stones were piled in piles - and this is how the peculiar landscape of the island of Brac appeared.
Before reaching Milna, you can see a picturesque village. Her name is in the photo above. The village is very photogenic located above the gorge.
Milna is a small village that has been a port since the Roman era. Yachts come here, and the port area is a series of restaurants.
Generally settlements Bracha, we seemed very nice, but rather monotonous. Light houses of simple architecture with wooden shutters and bright tiled roofs, above which the bell tower of the church rises.
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town of Split, Croatia. While it is referred to as a "palace" because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison.
Marjan
Marjan is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, largest city of Croatia"s Dalmatia region. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight. Originally used as a park by the citizens as early as the 3rd century, it is a favorite weekend excursion destination and a recreational center for the city. by the scenic forest.The tip of the peninsula houses the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo, IZOR).
solin
Solin (Latin and Italian: Salona, Ancient Greek: Σαλώνα) is a town in Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located right northeast of Split, on the Adriatic Sea and the river Jadro.
Fortress of Klis
The Klis Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Klis) is a medieval fortress situated above a village bearing the same name, near the city of Split, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. From its origin as a small stronghold built by the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae, becoming a royal castle that was the seat of many Croatian kings, to its final development as a large fortress during the Ottoman wars in Europe, Klis Fortress has guarded the frontier, being lost and re-conquered several times throughout its more-than-two-thousand-year-long history. Due to its location on a pass that separates the mountains Mosor and Kozjak, the fortress served as a major source of defense in Dalmatia, especially against the Ottoman advance, and has been a key crossroad between the Mediterranean belt and the Balkan rear.
Jadrolinija / Jadrolinia is the largest ferry company in Croatia, with the largest number of domestic and international ferry lines.
Ports are located in almost all major cities Croatia. Main major ports Croatia:
The main major ports of Croatia are located in:
Ferries in Croatia have several decks. The lower two or one for cars, the upper one is covered and open for passengers.
High-speed catamarans in Croatia transport only passengers between the islands, the speed of catamarans is much higher. For example, a ferry takes 3 hours, and a catamaran takes 1 hour.
Croatian international ferry lines
Croatian international ferry lines connect the ports of Croatia and the ports of Italy.
International ferry lines between the ports of Croatia and Italy
Zadar, Croatia - Ancona, Italy
Split, Croatia - Ancona, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Bari, Italy
Ferry timetable from Croatia to Italy
Ferry fares from Croatia to Italy
The cost of a passenger ticket for the ferry Split - Ancona for seat on deck from 34 euros
You can see ferry timetables, fares and buy Croatia to Italy ferry tickets online on ferry company websites
Ferry company Jadrolinija official website www.jadrolinija.hr
Ferry company BlueLine official website www.blueline-ferries.com
Domestic ferry lines in Croatia
Croatian domestic ferry lines connect the cities of the coast of Croatia and the islands of Croatia
From Split to Dubrovnik by sea
In the summer of 2016, a new high-speed sea line was launched from to.
The high-speed catamaran from Split to Dubrovnik is designed for 320 passengers. The catamaran sails daily from 1 June to 1 October.
Departure time of the high-speed catamaran from Dubrovnik is at 7:10, arriving in Srlit at 12:55. The departure time of the high-speed catamaran from the city of Split is at 16:15, the arrival in the city of Dubrovnik is at 22:10. The travel time of the high-speed catamaran Dubrovnik - Split is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Catamaran Dubrovnik-Split makes stops on the islands of Brac / Brac, Hvar / Hvar and Korcula / Korcula.
Price complete itinerary passenger ticket for speed catamaran from Dubrovnik to Split 210 kunas (~28 euros)
Clarify the timetable, stops and book a ticket for a catamaran online on the website of the carrier company www.jadrolinija.hr
Domestic ferry lines also link small islands that are car-free.
Ferries & Catamarans in Kvarner region: timetables and routes
Ferries & Catamarans North Dalmatia: timetables and routes
Ferries and Catamarans of Central Dalmatia: timetables and routes
The island of Brac is one of the most beautiful and attractive islands in Croatia. Here the air is saturated with pine aroma, there are many vineyards and olive groves, as well as fine rose wine and extraordinary fish and seafood dishes. Arriving on vacation in Croatia, it is impossible not to visit this island. And, of course, we will go to the island on our own, giving it as much time as we can afford. 
You can get to the island of Brac by ferry from the city of Split. The ferry departs several times a day and travel time is 45 minutes. For transportation passenger car you will have to fork out for $ 130, a ticket for an adult is $ 28, for a child from 3 to 12 years old - $ 14. The prices are presented by Jadrolinija. The ferry arrives at the port of the city of Supetar, which is located in the north of the island of Brac. This is where our amazing journey on the island of Brac.
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