Villas in Brač/Povlja
Povlja is a small harbour village on the east side of Brač, suited to quiet seaside stays for couples and small families. Beaches are stone, concrete and pebble rather than sand, and Zlatni Rat, one of Brač's best-known sights, is across at Bol.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £570
About Brač/Povlja
Povlja has about 335 residents and sits in a deep natural harbour on the eastern side of Brač, in the municipality of Selca. The village has a couple of restaurants, and the beaches range from stone and concrete to tiny pebbles. Bird Harbour, the largest beach, is a protected pebble bay with showers that suits children; it was once a pier for loading quarry stone. The village is known for a 6th-century early Christian basilica and for the Charter of Povlja, an early Croatian text found at a Benedictine monastery. Homes are mostly small, sleeping two, all are air-conditioned, and few have a pool. Many locals rent out rooms, and demand is high, so book well ahead.
Is Brač/Povlja right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting calm water and quiet days
- Not for you if
- You want sandy beaches or nightlife, as Povlja is a small village with stone and pebble shores.
Near Brač/Povlja
Selca
The inland town about a kilometre from the sea, called the cultural heart of Brač, with a neo-Romanesque church about 45 m tall.
Bol and Zlatni Rat
Bol is one of only two settlements on the south side of Brač and is home to Zlatni Rat beach.
Vidova gora
The island's highest peak at 780 m, only about 2 km from the beach on the steep south side.
Getting to Brač/Povlja
Povlja is on the east side of Brač, an island of about 396 square kilometres, so arrival is by sea or air. Brač Airport is the largest airport of all the islands around Split. Check ferry times for your dates before booking, and bring a car for the rest of the island.
Villas in Brač/Povlja
3-star property
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
10
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+13 more
from£226
per night
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
2-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+7 more
from£81
per night
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£90
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Brač/Povlja
Brač/Povlja, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£87
per night
5-star property
1-star property
5-star property
Brač/Povlja villa holidays: questions answered
Is Povlja good for families?
Yes, for younger children in particular. Bird Harbour, the village's largest beach, is a protected pebble bay with showers. The shores are stone, concrete and pebble, so water shoes help.
Is there a sandy beach in Povlja?
No. Povlja has stone, concrete and pebble beaches. Zlatni Rat, one of the island's best-known sights, is at Bol on the south side, a trip across Brač.
What is the history of Povlja?
Povlja has a 6th-century early Christian basilica with an octagonal baptistery. The Charter of Povlja, an early text in Croatian Cyrillic, was found at a Benedictine monastery here; the 1184 original was transcribed in 1250.
How big is Povlja?
Small. About 335 people lived there at the 2021 census, and the village has a couple of restaurants. Many locals rent out rooms in their houses and demand is high, so book well ahead.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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