Sunset Croatia on the Adriatic coast - Brela Rock

by Vincent Fennis

Brela is a small tourist resort on the Makarska Riviera. It is one of the most popular destinations of this Riviera, due to its natural and cultural wealth, crystal-clear waters, natural pebble beaches and beautiful promenades. "To Beroyllia" is the oldest written historical and cultural monument of Brela. The beginnings of organised tourism began with the opening of the first inn under the name of Soline. Visit the cultural heritage of this place, such as the church of Saint Stjepan (built in 1897), the church of Our Lady of Carmel (a valuable monument of Baroque architecture, built in 1715), Saint Juraj church (built in 1906), church of Our Lady of Good Health, the church of Saint Nikola (since pre-Turkish times, about 5 centuries old), Saint Ilija church (from the 18th century with the characteristics of rural architecture), Saint Roko chapel (built in 1856), Our Lady's chapel near Dubci (built in 1870), Saint Kajo chapel (on Nevista, mentioned in 1768), as well as numerous other historical sights. Visit the natural beauties in Brela, such as the natural monument "Kamen Brela", "vruje" (a place where rocks tumble into the sea, to a depth of more than 100m), beach "Dugi Rat", an ancient oak Solin, Nevistina Stina (Brides Stone), Zmajevaca pit and Medvidina cave. Sports and activity lovers can enjoy in Brela and relax while hiking, cycling