Supetar

Supetar is one of the biggest well-known tourist-centers on the Brac Island. There’s an auto-free downtown. Many bars and restaurants are situated at the promenade.
Supetar is a place and a port on the northern coast of the island of Brac in the bay of St. Petar where lives around 3500 inhabitants. The main occupations are farming, viticulture, olives, fishing and of course, tourism. With the ferry line is connected to Split.
Contents
- 1 Contents
- 2 Here is Supetar located
- 3 How to get to Supetar
- 4 Map of Supetar
- 5 Picture gallery of Supetar
- 6 Insight into history of Supetar
- 7 What to see in Supetar
- 8 Places of excursions in the region of Supetar
- 9 Accommodations in Supetar
- 10 Weather in Supetar
- 11 Sports & leisure time in Supetar
- 12 Where to eat in Supetar
- 13 Beaches in Supetar
- 14 Nightlife and entertaining in Supetar
- 15 Cultural arrangements in Supetar
- 16 Videos of Supetar
- 17 Discussions about Supetar
- 18 Useful links
Contents
- 1 Here is Supetar located
- 2 How to get to Supetar
- 3 Map of Supetar
- 4 Picture gallery of Supetar
- 5 Insight into history of Supetar
- 6 What to see in Supetar
- 7 Places of excursions in the region of Supetar
- 8 Accommodations in Supetar
- 9 Weather in Supetar
- 10 Sports & leisure time in Supetar
- 11 Where to eat in Supetar
- 12 Beaches in Supetar
- 13 Nightlife and entertaining in Supetar
- 14 Cultural arrangements in Supetar
- 15 Videos of Supetar
- 16 Discussions about Supetar
- 17 Useful links
Here is Supetar located
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Use the mouse and the +/- buttons to navigate the map of Supetar.
How to get to Supetar
Supetar is located on the regional road that passes through the entire island. Easily can be reached from Split with a speed boat or ferry for only 20 minutes. An airport on the island of Brac is only 25 km distant from Supetar. Yachts can be docked along the pier.
Map of Supetar
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Picture gallery of Supetar
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Supetar
Insight into history of Supetar
Supetar has been inhabited in the Neolithic Age in the ancient times. The parish church with a monumental staircase was built in 1733. There are pictures of Baroque painter Feliksa Tironi and Baroque altarpiece. Along the road towards Donji Humac there is a church of St. Luka from the 11th Ct.
Until 1440 Supetar was threatened by the pirates so it started to develop in the 2nd half of the 15th century .
The Petrinovic Mausoleum is located at the end of the beach. It was as grave site for the shipowner Petrinovic family, which emigrated to Chile and returned rich after Supetar was designed by Rosandic. Since then, even other rich islanders there elaborate tombstones.
What to see in Supetar
- Mary’s Church of the Annunciation – dates from the 18th century with a bell tower and Church museum. In addition to the church, there are mosaics from the 6th century. The church is built on the foundations of an early Christian basilica dedicated to St. Peter.
- White Dome neo-byzantine Mausoleum of Petrinovic family – there is a cemetery next to the church of St. Nicholas where are located two early christian sarcophagus.
- St.Luka – dates from the 11th century, and is famous for displaying the oldest preserved ship in Dalmatia, which is etched on the wall inside the church.
Places of excursions in the region of Supetar
In Supetar various travel agencies organizing trips to the surrounding islands of Hvar and Vis. It’s connected good with Split, so you can visit cities such as Trogir, Solina, or Sibenik which can offer a rich historical story and a beautiful experience.
Accommodations in Supetar
Hotels in Supetar
Camping in Supetar
Private accommodations in Supetar
>> More apartments in Supetar can be found here.
Weather in Supetar
Below you see the current weather forecast for Supetar. The climate table of Supetar tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.
Current weather in Supetar and a 7-day weather forecast for Supetar
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Climate in Supetar
Climate in Supetar
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Max. Temperature |
8
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10
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12
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16
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21
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25
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29
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28
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24
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19
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14
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10
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Min. Temperature |
2
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3
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5
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8
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12
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15
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18
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18
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15
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11
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7
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3
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Hours of Sunshine |
4
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4
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6
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7
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6
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10
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11
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10
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8
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6
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4
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3
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Rainy Days |
7
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6
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7
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7
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6
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5
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4
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4
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5
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7
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9
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9
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Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea |
11
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10
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11
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13
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17
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21
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23
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24
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22
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19
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16
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13
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Sports & leisure time in Supetar
In Supetar is an excellent offer of various opportunities for sport, recreation and entertainment as well. Some of the most popular sport activities are football, tennis, diving… so Supetar is known for the highest standards of tourism on Brac Island.
Where to eat in Supetar
- PIZZERIA – Ante Roso – Put Vele luke 2, Supetar,
- RESTAURANT – Picerija, Mario Matas, Porat
- RESTAURANT – Panorama, Splitska,
- RESTAURANT – Britanida,
- RESTAURANT – Jastog, J.B.Jelačića 7, Supetar
- TAVERN – Kod Tonča, Splitska,
- TAVERN – Vinotoka,
- TAVERN – Vala, Splitska,
Beaches in Supetar
Supetar is famous for attractive rocky and pebbly beaches placed in a shade of pines, and for some sandy areas in the water as well. It is a popular summer resort with many secret places around Supetar, which are suitable for swimming.
Nightlife and entertaining in Supetar
Cultural arrangements in Supetar
In Supetar in July is held a festival which includes many well-known local personality. In summer season here are organized several cultural events like concerts on the open, festivals and local gang performances.
Videos of Supetar
Below you can find travel videos from Supetar. The videos from Supetar are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.
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Discussions about Supetar
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Useful links
For more Info go to Supetar24.com
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- News of Croatia
- more pictures of Supetar
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