Brela
Croatia
Punta Rata beach, just outside this compact Dalmatian village on Croatia's Makarska Riviera, ranked sixth in the world and first in Europe on a 2004 Forbes list of the world's most beautiful beaches, and Lonely Planet placed it eleventh globally in 2024. The village sits between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic, with the distinctive rock island known as Kamen Brela rising just offshore. Vineyards, scenic viewpoints, and several historic churches round out the surroundings, along with a café and restaurant scene substantial for a village its size.
- Population1,472
- Nearest water from center0.4 km
- Nearest mountain from center4.3 km
- UNESCO within 50 km3