Brela (population 1500) is situated 15 km north-west of Makarska, on the steep Biokovo foothills.
Brela is the springs of beauty because of its natural features: a thick pine wood descending all the way to the beautiful gravel beaches and the clear sea.
It has been known as one of the most attractive tourist places in Croatia for several centuries already.
It is the winner of thr European ecological award "Blue flag" for years 1999-2002.
There is a small marina to harbour boats and yachts. Brela was raised at the site of Roman settlements (1st-4th century).
The today's settlement was raised in more recent times with the arrival of the population from villages at the foot of Biokovo.
In Brela, there is the church of Gospa of Karmela, a significant monument of architecture from the 18th century, and the parish church of St. Stjepan from the 19th century.
There is a medieval necropolis in the graveyard - today an archeological park - with eight tombstones decorated with reliefs. |
