Things To Do in Brela

Brela’s a pretty quiet corner of Croatia, but you’ll often catch live music at the hotels. Other than that, most of the nightlife centres on the pretty beach area. You’ll find a few bars along the shore, serving up signature cocktails while DJs spin a soundtrack.

You’ll come across a string of konobas, or taverns, in Brela. Some are in the town centre, while others are along the coastal highway and offer widescreen sea views from their terraces. You’ll see peka on menus here – a stew of meat and vegetables baked under a bell-like dome.

This day celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary and was introduced by a religious order called the Carmelites. Brela hosts town-wide celebrations for the occasion, and the schedule ticks off live music, donkey races and a night-time fireworks display.

Brela is overlooked by the Biokovo mountain range – the second-highest in Croatia. Its surrounding area is declared a national park, and the mountains’ tall peaks offer a challenge for experienced hikers. Ascend to its highest point and, on a clear day, you’ll see Italy’s Mount Gargano over 150 miles away.

Punta Rata is sandwiched between a pine forest and the Adriatic Sea, and it flies a coveted Blue Flag. From the shoreline, you’ll spot Kamen Brela – a stone island just off the beach that’s overgrown with pine trees.