We are proud to present first Postira seaside festival of short films from 22.7-24.7 [View with PicLens] ...
Most probably this island was named after a deer – brenthos in Illyrian, cult animal of Illyrian tribes who inhabited the island. Greeks called it Elaphusa and Bretanide which comes of the world elaphos – deer. Findings in the Kopačina cave are evidence of the presence of deer on Brač in the prehistoric period. Roman historian Polybius called it Bretia,...
Postira is a picturesque fisherman’s village and the island of Brač port. Its name originates from the Latin name pastura – pasture-ground, as ground in the village hinterland is very fertile. Postira is mentioned for the first time in 1347. It was established in 16th by migrated Dol inhabitants who in fact were run over Poljice inhabitants. ...
From Postira on south, a road leads to not far hamlet Dol (2 km), preserved in a rural ambience of old houses. Dol was mentioned in far 1137. The parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1866. Inside the church is preserved the famous baroque crucifuxion – Dolski Krist. Dol surroundings hide interesting coves and following small churches – of...