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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Supetar, Brač Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia 1 2
Population
The 2021 census counted 13,825 people on Brač. Supetar, the main town, had 3,415. 1
Internet Speed
No Brač-only series is published. Ookla medians for Croatia in September 2026 were 210.68 Mbps fixed and 197.85 Mbps mobile. The same page also shows 93.74 Mbps fixed and 124.12 Mbps mobile. 4
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2023. The country-prep ECB reference for 19 October 2026 is 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). 3 5
Tap Water
Tap water is safe to drink. Wikivoyage calls Croatian tap water perfectly safe, and in some areas among the best. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach. bonbon (HT, no contract): 7 GB for €4, 12 GB for €7, 20 GB for €11 or 25 GB for €13 a month. HT tourist eSIM: €11 for 3 days unlimited, €15 for 10 days, or €25 for 120 GB over 90 days. Carry a passport or national ID for registration where requested. 6 7
Banking for Expats
PBZ, OTP Banka, Erste Bank; Revolut and Wise are widely used.
Accommodation
Local agencies (Brač Online), Airbnb, Booking.com, and Facebook groups (Apartmani Brač).
Cashless Friendly
Mostly yes in Supetar/Bol; smaller konobas and island villages still prefer cash.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and direct rentals via 'Sobe' signs in shoulder season.
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Funky Donkey (Supetar) - Approx. €25-€30/night.
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Bol (for Zlatni Rat beach) or Supetar (for convenience and ferries). 1 12
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Supetar is the main town and the Split ferry port. Milna, on the west coast, has a yacht marina. 1

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
The Island Hub (Supetar) - Seasonal/pop-up focus; many nomads work from 'Salt' in Bol.
Best Cafe for Work
Caffe Bar Benny (Supetar) - Spacious with sea views; Caffe Bar Kala (Bol).
Networking Events
Digital Nomad Croatia Facebook meetups; Brač Film Festival networking events (August).
Social Events for Expats
Wine tastings at Stina Winery (Bol); Sailing meetups in Milna Marina.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Cammeo (Supetar), Uber/Bolt (limited availability, mostly in Split across the water).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Rent-a-Brač (Supetar) - E-bikes approx. €35/day; Scooters approx. €40/day.
Best Beach Nearby
Zlatni Rat (Bol) - World-famous Golden Horn beach; Lovrečina Bay (Postira). 2 12 28 29
Top Regional Airline
Croatia Airlines flies Zagreb to Brač on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 April to 24 October 2026. The airport code is BWK (ICAO LDSB), near Bol. 11 12
Top International Airline
Seasonal international flights at Brač Airport are Air Serbia to Belgrade, Luxair to Luxembourg, and Sky Alps to Bolzano and Bratislava. The airport is about 14 km from Zlatni Rat and 30 km from Supetar, with no organised bus. 12
Highway Access
There is no motorway on the island. State road D113 runs 39.4 km from the Supetar ferry port to the Sumartin ferry port. Bol is on D115, which leaves D113 at Gornji Humac. The mainland A1 is reached from Split. 10
Main Train/Transit Hub
Supetar ferry port. Jadrolinija line 631 to Split takes about 50 minutes. The Arriva bus station is on the waterfront next to the ferry. 8 9
Public Transport Passes
Arriva Supetar to Bol is €7.00, about 1 hour over 37 km. That page does not publish a monthly pass. 8
Regional Travel
Jadrolinija ferry line 631 runs Supetar to Split in about 50 minutes. A ticket is valid for any departure on the printed date. The 2026 price list linked from that page did not open. 9

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Dom zdravlja Supetar is on Ulica Mladena Vodanovića. The tourist board lists number 26 and phones 194 and 112. OpenStreetMap maps the clinic at number 24. 13 14
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Thalasso Wellness Center (Hotel Amor, Supetar); Big Blue Sport (Bol) offers outdoor yoga.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gym Supetar (near the football field); Outdoor fitness parks along the Supetar waterfront.
Laundry Services
Lava self-service laundry (Supetar) - Approx. €6 per wash/dry.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovos and Wolt do not operate extensively on Brač; call restaurants directly for 'Dostava'.
Best Local Dish to Try
Brač dishes of domestic lamb (vitalac) and Brač cheese. 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
BioMania Bistro (Bol) - Fully plant-based organic food.
Best Dessert Spots
Gelateria Emiliana (Supetar) - Artisanal gelato; Hrapoćuša cake in Dol village.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Lidl and Konzum supermarkets are on state road D113 in Supetar. Tommy is a shop at Hrvatskih velikana 4. 32 33 34
E-commerce/Online Store
Ekupi.hr, Amazon.de (shipping takes 5-7 days to the island).
Grocery Delivery
Konzum Online (limited delivery to island ports); Tommy.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Varadero is a bar on Frane Radića in Bol. 36
Local Brewery
No brewery on Brač; order Zmajska or LAB Split craft beers at Beer Garden Supetar.
Wine Bars
Stina Winery (Bol waterfront); Senjković Winery (Dračevica) for high-end pairing.
Street Food Stalls
Pekara Galija (Supetar) for Burek (€2.50); Fast Food Štorija.
Popular International Cuisine
Pizzeria Riva (Bol); Argentinian Grill Punta (Supetar).

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Vidova Gora, at 780 m the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, and Blaca Hermitage, a cliff monastery founded in 1551. 1 2 9
Museums & Art Venues
Muzej Otoka Brača is on Stjepana Pulišelića in Škrip. Jakšić Gallery in Donji Humac was not on the map or the guides opened for this pass. 2 30
Historical Sites
Škrip has Roman tomb inscriptions. Island quarries at Pučišća, Selca, Postira, Splitska and Škrip supplied Roman sculpture. Supetar has remains of an early Christian basilica. 1
Religious Sites
The Dominican monastery in Bol holds a prehistoric, amphora and coin collection. 2
Annual Events
Vanka Regule (Extreme Sports Festival); Supetar Summer (Cultural events June-Sept).
Cultural Districts
Škrip is one of the old inland settlements, from before the coastal towns, and it holds the island museum. 1 2
Theater Venues
Ljetno Kino (Open-air summer cinema in Supetar and Bol).
Local Markets
Supetar Green Market (Pijaca) - Fresh fruit, vegetables, and local honey.
Music Scene
Klapa singing groups (Traditional Dalmatian a cappella) in village squares.
Street Art
Graffiti na Gradele Festival murals (Bol).
Cooking Classes
Konoba Kopačina (Donji Humac) - Occasional traditional cooking demos.
Art Galleries
Galerija umjetnina Branislav Dešković is on Loža in Bol. 31
Historic Buildings
Petrinović Mausoleum (Supetar) - Neobyzantine architecture by Toma Rosandić.
Local Heritage
Brač Stone (White marble used for the White House in DC and Diocletian's Palace).

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Wikivoyage recommends Dragon's Cave near Murvica, on the south side of the island. 2
National Parks Nearby
Krka National Park (Approx. 1.5 hours from Split ferry port).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Via Brattia - 140km circular hiking trail around the entire island.
Scenic Viewpoints
Vidova Gora (780 m) looks over Zlatni Rat, Bol, and the islands of Hvar and Vis. 1 2 9 35
Birdwatching Locations
The marshy areas of Lovrečina Bay.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly prohibited during summer due to fire risk; check local fire brigade (DVD) rules in winter.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Hrvatska pošta is at Vlačica 13, Supetar. 37
Tech Repair Services
Small shop in Supetar (Links/iStyle authorized service is in Split).
Table Tennis Spots
Waterfront hotels in Bol (Elaphusa) often have tables.
Language Classes
Hrvatski s Marinom (Online/Local private tutoring focus).
Libraries & Study Spots
National Library Supetar (Gradska knjižnica Supetar) - Quiet and free.
Community Centers
Klub Mladih (Youth Club) in local municipalities.
Gaming Lounges
None; most locals play at sports betting shops (Germania/SuperSport).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Admiral Automat Club (Supetar).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
CroReal Supetar flat asking median, updated 21 October 2026, is €4,668 per m² (10 listings; typical range €4,224 to €4,707). A 30 m² studio at that median is about €140,040. These are asking prices, not closed sales, and they are not split by seafront or bedroom count. 27
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €78,000) in inland villages like Nerežišća.
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The same Supetar flat asking median is €4,668 per m². A 50 m² one-bedroom at that median is about €233,400. 27
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,400 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €120,000) in Postira or Pučišća.
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The same Supetar flat asking median is €4,668 per m². A 75 m² two-bedroom at that median is about €350,100. 27
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €165,000) in Selca.
Corporate Tax
18% corporate income tax, or 10% when revenue in the tax period is under €1 million. 20
Dividend Withholding Tax
12% final withholding on dividends paid to individuals. Corporate withholding on dividends paid to foreign companies is 10%, and it is not charged when the reinvested-profit allowance applies. 21 22
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Croatian-source income. Tax residence follows a home in Croatia or a habitual stay, commonly 183 days. 19 38
Highest Income Tax Bracket
Supetar sets 20.5% up to €60,000 and 31% above that, from 1 March 2025. On the 2026 compiled table, Bol, Milna, Postira, Pučišća, Selca, Nerežišća and Sutivan are 20% and 30%. The statutory ceiling is 33%, and only Zagreb may set that. 17 18 19
VAT
25% standard VAT. A reduced rate of 13% covers preparing and serving food and hotel accommodation. A 5% rate covers listed staples. PwC, reviewed 27 August 2026. 23
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. A Croatian taxpayer, alone or with related parties, must hold more than 50% of voting rights, capital or profit entitlement. The foreign tax paid must be less than the difference between the Croatian corporate tax that would apply and the foreign tax paid. 24
Property Tax
Since 1 January 2025 an annual property tax replaces the holiday-home tax, in a national band of €0.60 to €8 per m² of usable area. The Bol decision of 21 February 2025 sets €7.50 per m². Supetar's amount was not on the pages opened. 15 16
Property Transaction Tax
3% of market value, paid by the buyer, when the purchase is not charged VAT. A new building used for under two years can be charged 25% VAT instead. 23
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Receipts from work for an employer not registered in Croatia are not taxed while the person holds digital-nomad status, under Income Tax Act article 9(1)(26). The stay runs up to 18 months, and the 2026 means test is €3,622.50 a month. Dividends, rent and work for Croatian clients sit outside that clause. 25 26

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Hrvatska enciklopedija, BračReference
  2. Wikivoyage BračSecondary
  3. Wikivoyage CroatiaSecondary
  4. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Croatia, September 2026Measurement
  5. ECB euro reference ratesOfficial
  6. bonbon prepaid packagesOfficial
  7. Hrvatski Telekom Visiting CroatiaOfficial
  8. Arriva bus Supetar to BolOfficial
  9. Jadrolinija line 631 Split to SupetarOfficial
  10. Wikipedia, D113 roadReference
  11. Croatia Airlines current flight scheduleOfficial
  12. Wikipedia, Brač AirportReference
  13. Supetar tourist board, emergency roomOfficial
  14. OpenStreetMap, Dom zdravlja SupetarSecondary
  15. Porezna uprava, property taxOfficial
  16. Narodne novine, Bol local taxes, 35/2025Official
  17. Narodne novine, Supetar income tax rates, 35/2025Official
  18. RHR compiled income tax rates by town, 2026Professional
  19. PwC Croatia, taxes on personal income, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  20. PwC Croatia, corporate income tax, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  21. PwC Croatia, withholding taxes, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  22. Porezna uprava, dividend withholding for individualsOfficial
  23. PwC Croatia, VAT and other taxes, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  24. PwC Croatia, controlled foreign company rules, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  25. MUP, temporary stay of digital nomadsOfficial
  26. Income Tax Act, article 9Official
  27. CroReal asking prices, Supetar, updated 21 October 2026Index
  28. OpenStreetMap, Zlatni ratSecondary
  29. OpenStreetMap, LovrečinaSecondary
  30. OpenStreetMap, Muzej Otoka BračaSecondary
  31. OpenStreetMap, Galerija Branislav DeškovićSecondary
  32. OpenStreetMap, Lidl SupetarSecondary
  33. OpenStreetMap, Konzum SupetarSecondary
  34. OpenStreetMap, Tommy SupetarSecondary
  35. OpenStreetMap, Vidova goraSecondary
  36. OpenStreetMap, Varadero BolSecondary
  37. OpenStreetMap, Hrvatska pošta SupetarSecondary
  38. PwC Croatia, individual tax residenceProfessional

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €175,000) in Supetar harbor. The same Supetar flat asking median is €4,668 per m². A 50 m² one-bedroom at that median…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €240,000) in Bol. The same Supetar flat asking median is €4,668 per m². A 75 m² two-bedroom at that median…
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Lidl or Tommy Maximarket (Supetar) for mainland prices. Lidl and Konzum supermarkets are on state road D113 in Supetar. Tommy is a shop at…
    • Art Galleries Branislav Dešković Gallery (Bol) - Modern Croatian art. Galerija umjetnina Branislav Dešković is on Loža in Bol.
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Croatian Digital Nomad Visa offers 0% income tax for the duration of the 1-year residency… Receipts from work for an employer not registered in Croatia are not taxed while the…
    33 more changes
    • Bar/Nightlife Area Varadero (Bol) for cocktails; Supetar harbor for local pub vibe. Varadero is a bar on Frane Radića in Bol.
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Supetar (year-round amenities) or Milna (quiet, boat-centric vibe). Supetar is the main town and the Split ferry port. Milna, on the west coast, has a yacht…
    • Best Hospital Dom Zdravlja Supetar (Medical Center). Major trauma/specialists handled in Split (KBC… Dom zdravlja Supetar is on Ulica Mladena Vodanovića. The tourist board lists number 26 and…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Bračka Vitalac (traditional lamb dish) or Brač olive oil with salty sardines. Brač dishes of domestic lamb (vitalac) and Brač cheese.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive. Yes. A Croatian taxpayer, alone or with related parties, must hold more than 50% of voting…
    • Corporate Tax 10% (for revenues up to €1M) or 18% (above €1M). 18% corporate income tax, or 10% when revenue in the tax period is under €1 million.
    • Cultural Districts The ancient village of Škrip (Oldest settlement on the island). Škrip is one of the old inland settlements, from before the coastal towns, and it holds…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Croatia joined the Eurozone in 2023. Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2023. The country-prep ECB reference for 19 October 2026 is 1…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 10% plus local surtax. 12% final withholding on dividends paid to individuals. Corporate withholding on dividends…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 30% (on income over €50,400 per year). Supetar sets 20.5% up to €60,000 and 31% above that, from 1 March 2025. On the 2026…
    • Highway Access No highways on island; State road D113 connects Supetar to Bol. There is no motorway on the island. State road D113 runs 39.4 km from the Supetar ferry…
    • Historical Sites Roman quarries near Splitska; Early Christian mosaics in Supetar. Škrip has Roman tomb inscriptions. Island quarries at Pučišća, Selca, Postira, Splitska…
    • Internet Speed Avg. 50-70 Mbps; Fiber available in Supetar/Bol via HT and A1 No Brač-only series is published. Ookla medians for Croatia in September 2026 were 210.68…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Supetar Ferry Port (Jadrolinija lines to Split). Supetar ferry port. Jadrolinija line 631 to Split takes about 50 minutes. The Arriva bus…
    • Museums & Art Venues Island of Brač Museum (Škrip); Jakšić Gallery (Donji Humac). Muzej Otoka Brača is on Stjepana Pulišelića in Škrip. Jakšić Gallery in Donji Humac was…
    • Must-See Landmarks Vidova Gora (Highest peak of Adriatic islands); Blaca Hermitage (Monastery in the cliff). Vidova Gora, at 780 m the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, and Blaca Hermitage, a…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Olive groves of Mirca; Dragon’s Cave (Zmajeva špilja) near Murvica. Wikivoyage recommends Dragon's Cave near Murvica, on the south side of the island.
    • Parcel Delivery Service Hrvatska Pošta (Supetar Main Office); GLS/DPD delivery points at local gas stations. Hrvatska pošta is at Vlačica 13, Supetar.
    • Population Approx. 14,000 (Whole island), 4,000 (Supetar) The 2021 census counted 13,825 people on Brač. Supetar, the main town, had 3,415.
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Holiday home tax (Vikendice) €0.60 to €5.00 per m² annually. Since 1 January 2025 an annual property tax replaces the holiday-home tax, in a national…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3% of market value unless VAT is applicable. 3% of market value, paid by the buyer, when the purchase is not charged VAT. A new…
    • Public Transport Passes Arriva Bus - Single tickets approx. €5-€8 between towns; no monthly pass for nomads. Arriva Supetar to Bol is €7.00, about 1 hour over 37 km. That page does not publish a…
    • Regional Travel Jadrolinija Ferry/Catamaran (Supetar-Split: €5-€6; Bol-Hvar: €15-€20). Jadrolinija ferry line 631 runs Supetar to Split in about 50 minutes. A ticket is valid…
    • Religious Sites Parish Church of the Annunciation (Supetar); Dominican Monastery (Bol). The Dominican monastery in Bol holds a prehistoric, amphora and coin collection.
    • SIM Card Hrvatski Telekom (HT), A1, Telemach. Approx. €10-€15 for weekly unlimited data. Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach. bonbon (HT, no contract): 7 GB for €4, 12 GB for €7, 20…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Vidova Gora summit (778m) overlooking Zlatni Rat and Hvar island. Vidova Gora (780 m) looks over Zlatni Rat, Bol, and the islands of Hvar and Vis.
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €114,000) in Bol seafront. CroReal Supetar flat asking median, updated 21 October 2026, is €4,668 per m² (10…
    • Tap Water Drinkable (Sourced from the Cetina river via underwater pipes) Tap water is safe to drink. Wikivoyage calls Croatian tap water perfectly safe, and in…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (183+ days). Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Croatian-source…
    • Top International Airline Lufthansa, Ryanair, EasyJet (Flying into Split Airport SPU, then ferry to Brač). Seasonal international flights at Brač Airport are Air Serbia to Belgrade, Luxair to…
    • Top Regional Airline Croatia Airlines (Flights into Bol/Brač Airport ADS during summer). Croatia Airlines flies Zagreb to Brač on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 April to 24…
    • VAT 25% standard; 13% for restaurant services. 25% standard VAT. A reduced rate of 13% covers preparing and serving food and hotel…

    light lint fix pass. Updated Tap Water to the shared national guidance; SIM Card to the country-prep operator tiers and conditional identity-document advice; Corporate Tax to the below-€1-million boundary; Tax System to the shared residence summary with a direct source; Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules to include the foreign-tax comparison. Updated research attribution and verification date. Marked unsupported address details for Affordable Shopping Spots, Bar/Nightlife Area, Museums & Art Venues, Art Galleries, Parcel Delivery Service and Best Hospital, unreadable SIM Card prices, and the three city-centre purchase estimates under Not verified (Wikivoyage Croatia, country prep and PwC).

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