Brac
Brac is the largest island in Central Dalmatia, even having its own airport. It is also the closest island to Split, making it a nice day trip from the city. The main town on Brac is Bol, popular for the beautiful beach of Zlatni Rat, which is backed by the highest peak in the Adriatic Islands. There is also a two hour hike which leads from Bol up Mount St Vitus.
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The town of Pucisca is more of an industrial town, home to quarries and white rocks, which have been exported to build such buildings as the Diocletian's Palace in Split and the White House in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
The ferry docks in Suptar, which has some good beaches in the surrounding area. Other towns of interest on Brac are Milna, with the Church of Annunciation of Mary and Nerezisca, which was once the island's main town with a Governor's Palace and Loggia. The oldest town on the island is Skrip, thought to be the birthplace of Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine. The Brac Museum is also located in Skrip.
The ferry docks in Suptar, which has some good beaches in the surrounding area. Other towns of interest on Brac are Milna, with the Church of Annunciation of Mary and Nerezisca, which was once the island's main town with a Governor's Palace and Loggia. The oldest town on the island is Skrip, thought to be the birthplace of Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine. The Brac Museum is also located in Skrip.
