When travelling from Omiš southward, after a magnificent view of Vruja, your visit to Makarska Riviera begins in a small city of Brela. A Mediterranean oasis of crystal clear water with six kilometres of natural pebble beach, with Punta Rata beach being one of the most spectacular on all Adriatic, and the famous Kamen Brela being the most recognizable symbol of Croatian tourism. As if the beautiful pebble beaches with thick pine forest in the background aren't enough, there are numerous promenades that will take you from a typical shoreline promenade (Lungomare), through old hamlets that take pride in their typical Dalmatian architectiure, all the way to Biokovo mountain peaks. A number of sacral buildings, Bekavci – Ivandic building complex in Donji Kricak area, and the French Road on Biokovo slopes from the beginning of the 19th century, are all just a part of Brela local cultural heritage and architecture. Due to its natural and cultural resources the city of Brela has always played an important part in the Makarska Riviera tourism history. A long tradition of great service and accommodation, hospitality of the local community, original Dalmatian cuisine, song and entertainment continues to this day.
