Milna and Brač are too diverse to be reduced to one or two dimensions of experience. Interesting stories, centuries-old cultural heritage, untouched nature, customs of past generations, unique gastronomy... rich offer, the choice is yours.
Milna is one of the safest ports on the Adriatic. That's why most sailors will stay on board, and satisfy their curiosity by taking walks, renting a bike, scooter or car. However, accommodation is also possible in one of the comfortable apartments, villas with a pool, or hotels, and the friendly hosts, relaxed atmosphere and care for the guest are just some of the memories that will remain in your memory forever.
It is best to let a walk through Milna and its surroundings tell you the history of the westernmost part of the island of Brač. To begin with, it is worth knowing that the cultural and historical entity of the settlement of Milna has the status of a cultural asset. You can start with the house of Vladimir Nazor, a great Croatian writer and poet, and a visit to the Three Sisters Tower and the Symbolic Tower will reveal to you that Nazor is not just a writer. Kaštel Gligo will take you to the 16th century, when defense against pirates was a matter of life and death, and Kaštil Anglišćina is a monument to the Renaissance era and the Cerinić family that built it. You will reach Kaštil via Polaca, a loggia on which there is a bust of the Milna philanthropist Ivan Bonačić-Sargo. A school from the middle of the century before last, the Blatačka House and numerous ancient wells will take you back to an era when people lived according to human standards.
Perhaps the most impressive story of Milna and Brač is the sacral heritage. Rendić's bell tower in Ložišće is a small masterpiece by the great Croatian master. Intended for Venice, it was completed on Brač in 1899. A hundred and more years earlier, Ignacije Macanović from Trogir built the Baroque church of Our Lady of the Annunciation. But history does not begin there. Two small churches from the 14th century, St. John the Baptist and St. Martin, are the oldest, and have been renovated with valuable works of art inside.
Walking, cycling, diving, surfing, rowing… an activity that is the same everywhere in the world, but on Brač it is an activity that you will remember, a vacation that you will remember. Beautiful views along the well-maintained walking and cycling paths will leave you breathless. The neighboring islands, the open sea, untouched nature and numerous interesting things that you will encounter will fill your day. You can rent bicycles and all the necessary equipment for any sporting activity.
Beaches for families with children or smaller beaches for peaceful enjoyment, beaches with the shade of pine forests or deep coves that protect from the wind and create an atmosphere of intimacy, it's up to you which one you choose. Milna offers about twenty beautiful beaches and coves, perhaps it's best to try each of them.
Many gourmets will say that they don't know where they came from until they try local food. Milna is ready for that challenge. In taverns and restaurants, you should definitely try some authentic specialties made of fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, accompanied by real local red wine. The hosts like to compete to see who is better, and the guests, of course, look forward to it.
Getting to Milna is easy, whether you're on foot, by bike or in the air. Catamaran, boat, plane, Milna is accessible in every way.
The best stories are told by the cheerful host and he learns the most about the spirits of the people who live there. Don't be shy, ask and hear stories about witches dancing in Vičja Luka, about little elves who help catch fish, about how an island can be pulled up with a rope, about Cervantes from Mali Misto... and countless other legends that have been told for centuries.
The Glagolitic priests of Poljica, named after the then Croatian script Glagolitic, fled from the Turks in the 16th century and founded a monastery. Blaca Desert. The Glagolitic monks did not belong to any order and were free to admit anyone they wanted into their ranks, regardless of church and secular authority. The monastery in the rocks is one of the most beautiful buildings on the entire island and is definitely worth a visit.
Every place, every host, will talk about their own in superlatives. But the math is exact – the highest peak on more than a thousand Croatian islands is Vidova Gora, on Brač. Climb to 778 meters The high mountain rewards you with a memorable view.
Events, festivities and gatherings are the most festive, interesting and lively days on the island. Don't miss them! Fjera, the day of the municipality and parish with a procession, the unique sports and cultural day Kalaton, which includes running through the streets along the most important cultural landmarks or the humorous Mrduje Pull, with which the islet of Mrduja wants to get closer to Brač... are definitely worth seeing. And you never know, the islet might get closer!
Events on Brač? If you find an island with so many interesting concerts, plays, gourmet presentations, festivals and the like, be sure to let us know so we know we're not the first! Check the calendar and choose what suits you!
It's easy to remember which winds the four marinas in Milna Bay are protected from. Of all of them! One of the safest ports on the Adriatic will provide you with safety but also the possibility of unforgettable summer days. Fill up your tanks, stock up on local food and naturally grown fruits and vegetables. But don't regret it and move on right away. By going on an adventure, you might be missing out on the best one.
