01How to Get to Supetar from Split

Supetar is on Brač's north coast, directly across the channel from Split. Most visitors arrive by one of two boats.

Jadrolinija car ferry (line 631)

The car ferry leaves Split's main harbour and takes about 50 minutes. In 2026 it ran up to 14 times a day, with the first sailing at 05:00 and the last at 23:59. An adult foot passenger pays €4.40 in low season and €6.50 in high season. A child aged 3–12 pays €2.20–€3.20. A standard car (up to 5.0 m long and 2.0 m high) costs €18.20–€26.10. A bicycle costs €4.30–€6.20. Check the 2027 timetable before travelling.

Krilo fast catamaran

The Krilo catamaran takes about 20 minutes and costs about €10 for foot passengers. It does not carry cars, and it has fewer departures than the car ferry.

Which one to choose

Travelling on foot with a tight schedule, take the catamaran. Travelling on a budget or with luggage, take the car ferry. It is cheaper and has more departures.

Do you need a car?

For a stay based in Supetar, no. The bus station is right next to the ferry dock, and the Arriva buses are timed around ferry arrivals. In July and August, car queues at Split can run to an hour or more. Leaving the car in Split and renting a scooter, bike or car on Brač is often the simpler choice.

02Best Time to Visit Supetar

June and September
Warm sea, open restaurants, fewer crowds. These are the best months for a first visit.
July and August
Hottest and busiest. Ferry fares are at their high-season level, and accommodation costs the most.
Late October to March
Many seasonal restaurants close, though the ferry runs all year and the town stays open for locals. The Supetar Summer festival program runs from about 20 June to mid-September.

03What to See in Supetar

Harbour and waterfront promenade

The stone promenade, palm trees and old fishermen's houses are the centre of town. Cafés and restaurants line the quay. The evening walk from the ferry dock around the bay to Punta takes about 15 minutes.

Supetar Cemetery and the Petrinović Mausoleum

The cemetery sits on a small peninsula about 500 m from the waterfront. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Croatia. The Petrinović family mausoleum, a Byzantine-style domed tomb, is its best-known monument. Entry is free. Go at sunset, when the light on the stone is best.

The gallery honours Ivan Rendić, the 19th-century sculptor born in Supetar who is considered the founder of modern Croatian sculpture. It is inside the town library in the centre. Rendić also made several of the cemetery's monuments.

Parish church and bell tower

The parish church stands near the remains of 6th-century early Christian sarcophagi and mosaic fragments. Climbing the bell tower gives a view over the harbour and rooftops.

04Beaches in Supetar

Supetar's beaches are pebble, concrete and rock. There are no large sandy beaches here. Zlatni Rat is in Bol, on the south coast.

Punta (Banj)
The main town beach, a mix of pebbles, concrete platforms and small sandy patches in the water. Cafés and restaurants are right behind it. It is good for families who want facilities.
Babin Laz
The best-known beach in the Supetar area, a pebble cove with an old stone wall and a pine forest behind it for shade. Parking is next to the beach. Arrive before 10:00 in July and August.
Coves toward Splitska or Mirca
Quieter alternatives reached by a short drive, bike or walk.

Bring water shoes. The pebbles are hot by midday, and sea urchins live on the rocky edges.

05Day Trips from Supetar

Vidova Gora (778 m)

The highest point on any Adriatic island is about 30 km from Supetar by road. It overlooks Zlatni Rat, Hvar and the Central Dalmatian islands. Drive, take a taxi, or hike. A marked trail starts at Jobova street on the waterfront and runs via Donji Humac and Nerežišća to the summit. It takes about 6 hours one way. Start early and carry at least 2 litres of water per person in summer.

Bol and Zlatni Rat

Bol is about 40 minutes by road across the island. Its beach, Zlatni Rat, is a pebble spit that shifts with the wind and currents. It is the most photographed beach in Croatia.

Škrip

The oldest settlement on Brač is about 10 km from Supetar. It has an archaeological museum and an olive oil museum with tastings. Combine it with a stop in Donji Humac or Nerežišća.

Blaca Monastery

The hermitage is built into a cliff face on Brač's south coast. After the drive, expect a walk of about 40 minutes each way. Wear proper shoes and bring water, because there is almost no shade.

Cycling and kayaking

The coastal road to Splitska and Postira is a pleasant bike ride. Kayak tours along the coast from Supetar to Postira run in summer.

06Where to Eat in Supetar

Grilled fish, seafood risotto and fish soups are the local staples. Lamb cooked under a peka (a domed iron lid covered with embers) is the island speciality and usually needs ordering several hours ahead. Restaurants on the waterfront include Punta, Neven and Gušti Mora. Lukin is about a 600 m walk along the quay. Roso is a pizza option near the beach.

Expect €10–€14 for a pizza, €12–€20 for a pasta or risotto and €50–€80 per kilo for grilled fresh fish. Fish is sold by weight, so ask the price before ordering.

Opinion: Skip the prime table directly on the quay at dinner. The same fish and a quieter setting are available two streets back, usually for less. Spend the difference on a boat trip or a peka dinner.

07Where to Stay

Private apartments and guesthouses make up most of the accommodation, plus a few hotels and a campsite area outside town. Staying within 500 m of the ferry port and Punta is best for a first visit without a car. Prices rise sharply in July and August, and the best places book out months in advance. Tourist tax is added to the price and is paid locally.

08Getting Around Brač

Bus
Arriva buses meet ferries and run to Bol, Milna and inland villages. Service is thinner in the evening and in winter.
Taxi
Useful for Vidova Gora and Blaca. Agree the fare before you start.
Scooter and bike hire
Available in town in summer.
Car
Brač's roads are narrow and winding. Parking in town is tight in August.

09Practical Tips for First-Time Visitors

  • Buy ferry tickets early for cars. In peak season, arrive at the Split port at least 60–90 minutes before departure with a vehicle.
  • Foot passengers can buy tickets at the port or online. Keep the ticket handy for boarding.
  • Currency: The euro is used. Most restaurants take cards, but small cafés and beach kiosks may prefer cash.
  • Sun: Midday shade is limited. Plan walks and hikes for before 11:00 or after 17:00.
  • Sea shoes: The pebbles and urchins make them worth packing.
  • Last boat: The last car ferry from Supetar to Split departs late in the evening. Check the exact time if you are eating out before returning.
  • Combine with Split: Many visitors base themselves in Split and make Supetar a day trip. A single night on Brač is a better way to see it in the evening and morning.

10Sample 2-Day Plan

Day 1: Arrive by morning ferry, walk the promenade, swim at Punta, visit the cemetery at sunset and eat on a side street.

Day 2: Early drive or taxi to Vidova Gora, stop at Škrip, then Babin Laz for a late swim before the evening ferry.