Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Brela

Brela is a town in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 1,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 24 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sveti Ilija (6 km), Amfora (12 km) and Sveti Jure (13 km).

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Brela, Croatia
Brela, Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brela at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,626
Coordinates
43.3689° N, 16.9342° E
Places within 50 km
102 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Brela

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brela: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Brela

55 churches within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Gospa Od Karmela (1 km); the best-known is Crkva Svetog Marka (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brela

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Utvrda Duare (9 km); the best-known is Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brela

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Penjalište Brela (2 km); the best-known is Sveti Ilija (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sveti Ilija · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Jure · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Penjalište Brela · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km
  • Bukovac · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Mali Šibenik · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Vidova Gora · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~34 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Brela

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Punta Rata (1 km); the best-known is Svjetionik Sveti Petar (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Brela

26 caves within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Pozjata (4 km); the best-known is Amfora (12 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Amfora · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pozjata · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km
  • Pasji Manastiri · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~5 km
  • Skaline · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km
  • Bubnjevača · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~10 km
  • Lisičja Pećina · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~11 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Brela

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Brela. The closest is Brač (29 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Brač · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hvar · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Pokonji Dol · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Jerolim · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Korčula · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Brela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brela
  2. 6 km Sveti Ilija · viewpoint, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 6 km Amfora · cave, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 1 km Sveti Jure · viewpoint, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 8 km Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić · heritage site, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 1 km Svjetionik Sveti Petar · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 13 km Back to Brela

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From travellers near Brela

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How to reach Brela

    All places near Brela by distance

    Within 15 km of Brela

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2455Gospa Od Karmela (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1950Utvrda Duare (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1342Penjalište Brela (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1627Punta Rata (1 km)
    Caves2326Pozjata (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves213Brač (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs010Džudža Džafer Mosque (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Park Prirode Biokovo (13 km)
    Museums07Croatian Maritime Museum (53 km)
    Other attractions26Kamen Brela (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Baćina Lakes (64 km)
    Waterfalls22Mala Gubavica (10 km)
    Buddhist sites01Žitomislić Monastery (90 km)

    Brela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brela?

    Sveti Ilija (viewpoint, about 6 km), Amfora (cave, about 12 km), Sveti Jure (viewpoint, about 13 km), Svjetionik Sveti Petar (beach, about 13 km), Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić (heritage site, about 14 km), Crkva Svetog Marka (church, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brela?

    102 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 23 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Brela?

    Gospa Od Karmela, about 1 km by road; Sv. Juraj (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brela?

    Utvrda Duare, about 9 km by road; Spomenik Revolucije (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brela?

    Penjalište Brela, about 2 km by road; Bukovac (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brela?

    Start in Brela, visit Sveti Ilija, then Amfora, then Sveti Jure, then Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić, then Svjetionik Sveti Petar, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brela?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Brela

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brela’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brela on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.