Pucisca, Brac Island

Pučišća is a municipality in Croatia on the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia county. It is located at the bottom of a deep bay which splits into two smaller bays on the north east coast of the island, approximately 15km from the town of Supetar. It is a picturesque town which features outstanding historical monuments and architecture.

There are many other sights on the Island Brac. Recommended is a visit to Dragon's cave near village Murvica on the south side of island. Hermitage of Blaca, that can be reached from Vidova gora mountain or from the Blaca beach. Vidova gora moutain is the highest mountain of all Adriatic islands. It has a great view to the Zlatni rat beach, place Bol and islands Hvar and Vis. Dominican monastery in Bol has a great collection prehistoric items, amphoras and numismatic collection. Museum of the island in the village Škrip.

Things to See & Do

* Waterfront area of Pucisca
* Towns of Bol & Supetar
* Beaches
* Palace of the family Moro
* Churches

General Information

Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Croatian kuna (HRK)
Language - Croatian (official)
Land Area – 396 km² (Brac Island)
Population – 792 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code – 385

Port Location – The port at Pucisca is located at the town centre.

Travel Links - Brac has 2 larger towns (Bol and Supetar) from where you can catch a ferry to Split (from Supetar) or catamaran ( passengers only) to island Hvar (from Bol).