Clear turquoise water and a sandy beach in Sumartin, with a driftwood frame and waterfront buildings beyond.

Croatian Islands

Sumartin

Brač’s easternmost harbour village and the ferry port for Makarska.

Best time to visit

May–June, September

Ideal trip length

1 day

Main highlights

Ferry harbour, Franciscan monastery, views of Biokovo

Sumartin is a small harbour village on the eastern tip of Brač, facing the Makarska Riviera and the Biokovo mountain. Car ferries from Makarska arrive here, which makes it the gateway to Brač for anyone coming from the south.

Why visit

Sumartin grew up in the 17th century around its Franciscan monastery, when families from the mainland settled here to escape the Ottoman wars. The monastery still overlooks the harbour.

Today it is one of the quietest places on the island, with pebble coves, a few konobas and wide views across the channel to Biokovo.

Where to stay

Small apartments around the harbour suit a quiet stay. For more restaurants and beaches, Bol is the nearest larger resort.

Getting there and around

The car ferry from Makarska to Sumartin takes about an hour, with fewer departures outside summer. From Sumartin, the road continues across the island towards Selca, Bol and Supetar.

Parking

Parking is easy, except when ferry traffic queues along the harbour in summer.

Day trips

Nearby destinations

  • Croatian Islands

    Bobovišća

    A tiny harbour on Brač’s west coast, known as the poet Vladimir Nazor’s port.

  • Bol's stone waterfront square beside the harbour, with moored boats and hills behind the town

    Croatian Islands

    Bol

    Town on the south coast of Brač, home of Zlatni Rat beach and Croatia’s windsurfing scene.

  • Croatian Islands

    Ložišća

    A stone village on Brač’s west side with one of Croatia’s most beautiful bell towers.

  • A wooden swing frame stands in the clear sea beside a pebble beach in Milna, Brač Island.

    Croatian Islands

    Milna

    A sheltered harbour village on Brač’s west coast, loved by sailors.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the ferry from Makarska to Sumartin?

About one hour. Check the timetable, as there are fewer crossings outside the summer season.

Is Sumartin a good base?

For a quiet stay, yes. For nightlife and big beaches, choose Bol.

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