Villas in Brela
Brela suits couples and small families who want pebble beaches backed by pine forest, with Punta Rata the best known. Homes are mostly small, for two to four, and few have a pool. Split airport is over an hour away by road.
- Villas
- 40
- From, per week
- £665
About Brela
Brela sits on the Makarska Riviera between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic, about 15 km northwest of Makarska. The municipality had 1,626 residents at the 2021 census, so it is a small coastal village rather than a town. The tourist board counts 7 km of pebble beaches, backed by pine forest, and Punta Rata is the best known: Forbes put it on a 2004 list of the world's most beautiful beaches, and the small rock island of Kamen Brela lies just off it. Our homes cluster within about a kilometre of each other. Most are compact, for around four, with air conditioning but rarely a pool. Trails run from the promenade up through old villages to the top of Biokovo. Makarska, the regional centre, is the larger town for evenings out.
Is Brela right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families who want pebble beaches under pines
- Not for you if
- You want a large house with its own pool, or sand underfoot.
Near Brela
Makarska
About 15 km southeast along the coast, Makarska is the centre of the riviera and by far its largest town, with more choice for evenings out.
Biokovo Skywalk
A viewpoint on Biokovo at about 1,200 metres, listed by the Split-Dalmatia tourist board for its panoramic views.
Baška Voda
The next village along the Makarska Riviera, a coast of long pebbled beaches.
Medvidina cave
The Monk Seal Cave, one of the sights listed by the Split-Dalmatia tourist board for Brela.
Getting to Brela
Split airport is the nearest, about 1 hour 15 minutes by road. Buses run via Split but take two hours or more, so most guests hire a car.
When to go to Brela
Summer is hot and moderately dry, with July the hottest month at Split, and the sea is warmest in August. Winters are mild and wet, and the strong northerly bura can make them feel cold. These are Split figures, the nearest city. Trails up Biokovo start at the promenade, so walking can fill days outside high summer.
Villas in Brela
Villa LiTo - Apartman 2. with balcony and seavie
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+6 more
Villa LiTo - Apartman 2. with balcony and seavie
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+5 more
Villa LiTo - Apartment 3. Two bedroom ocean view
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+5 more
Apartment Ruzze II
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
9
4
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
Apartment Ruzze I
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
7
3
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£226
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Brela
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConWashing MachineInternet+6 more
from£95
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Brela
Brela, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
5-star property
Brela villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach in Brela sand or pebble?
Pebble. The tourist board lists about 7 km of pebble beaches backed by pine forest, and Punta Rata is the best known. Do not expect sand.
Is Brela good for families?
Yes, for children comfortable on pebbles, since the tourist board lists 7 km of beaches. Most homes are compact, around four, so large groups should look elsewhere on the riviera.
Brela or Makarska for a holiday home?
Brela is the smaller place, a municipality of 1,626 people at the 2021 census, while Makarska, about 15 km away, is the centre of the riviera. Choose Makarska for a town with more going on, Brela for quieter pine-backed beaches.
How far is Brela from Split airport?
About 1 hour 15 minutes by road, or 41 miles. By bus you change at Split bus station, and that trip takes over two hours, so a hire car or transfer is far quicker.
What can you do in Brela besides the beach?
Hike from the seafront promenade up through old villages towards the top of Biokovo, visit the Monk Seal Cave and Vruja bay, or try diving and jet skiing, all listed by the Split-Dalmatia tourist board.
Nearby towns to Brela
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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