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Bratuš
Skip Bratuš as a base unless you want a quiet beach and a short walk to Makarska; half a day or one night is enough.
Bratuš is a tiny fishing village 5 km south of Makarska with a pebble beach, a promenade and one restaurant. It has no hotel, no nightlife and fewer than 50 year-round residents. Use it as a calm lunch stop or a cheap sleep if Makarska is full; otherwise stay in Makarska and visit for an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded by Croatian standards, though still quiet)
- Airport
- SPU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Croatia ↗Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Croatian sources for your passport.
- Croatia ↗Book car ferries and popular catamarans ahead in summer; foot passengers still need to be early for the busiest routes.
- Croatia ↗Split and Dubrovnik fine visitors for walking shirtless or in swimwear away from beaches; carry a cover-up.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bratuš192 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bratuš, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023.Croatia-wide
- SIM or eSIMHrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.Croatia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).Croatia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.Croatia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Croatia-wide
- SafetyVery safe; standard coastal risks: sunburn, jellyfish in summer, uneven paths on the beach.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).Croatia-wide
- Emergency numbers192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany island restaurants, hotels and museums close November–March.Croatia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSPU Split Airport (About 1 h by car or bus via Makarska).
- Getting aroundOn foot: the village is small.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a beach bar€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer in a bar€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedFamily apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedPrivate apartment (studio), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedPrivate apartment (studio), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SPU Split Airport (About 1 h by car or bus via Makarska)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bratuš: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot: the village is small. A car is best for reaching the beach and nearby towns. Bus from Makarska to Krvavica, then a 10-min walk downhill.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min–1 h
Walk along the shore (1 h) or bus from Krvavica (10 min)
Old town, harbour, ferry to Brač and Hvar.
Biokovo Nature Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car from Bratuš, about 20 min to the entrance
Scenic drive to Sveti Jure (1700 m); hiking trails.
Promajna
goDoor to door: 10 min
10-min walk north along the shore
Slightly larger village with a market and a few restaurants.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus from Makarska or Krvavica, about 1 h
Diocletian's Palace, ferry to islands.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Ferry from Makarska (seasonal) or catamaran from Split
Venetian town, lavender fields; best as a day trip if ferry times align.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bratuš waterfront
Private apartments only; book ahead in summer.
Makarska
5 km (3.1 mi) north, with hotels, hostels and more restaurants.3.1 mi (5 km) north, with hotels, hostels and more restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private apartment (studio)1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus Split–Makarska one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Taxi Makarska–Bratuš1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €28 |
| Trip total≈ €152 per person per day, bed included | €303≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a beach bar | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish dish at Konoba Bratušcheck | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer in a bar | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Paid beach shower | €0.30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM or bank in the village; bring cash.
- Paid showers on the beach: €0.30 (≈ under US$1) (check).
- Last bus from Makarska may be early evening; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 192
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Na ovu adresu, molimTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police192
- Fire193
- Ambulance194
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Zagreb; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Split (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Split–Makarska one way: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Makarska–Bratuš: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Bok — Hello
- Hvala — Thank you
- Koliko? — How much?
- Račun, molim — The bill, please
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bratuš. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded by Croatian standards, though still quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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