Island of Brac holiday apartment rental, Pucisca with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con

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Apartment Pucisca A6+2 (apartment)

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Brac Apartment Pucisca is in Pucisca on Brac, on the hill above the bay, about 300 m from the sea and a five-minute walk from the village centre. Brac Apartment Pucisca was built and fitted out in 2003.

The stone in this area is different from any other stone. Builders throughout history have recognized its quality, as have many others who have exported it to far-flung corners of the world and incorporated it into their buildings. And everyone who visits Pucisca on Brac, the capital of Brac stone, will notice it too. The apartment have a wonderful view of the sea, Pucisca and the entrance to the bay, thanks to its position on the hill above the bay. To make your stay on Brac Island as pleasant as possible, we have equipped the apartment with all the equipment you might need and the interior and grounds have been tastefully designed. The apartment has air-conditioning.

Apartment Pucisca A6+2	View
Double bedroom	Kitchen / dining room / living room

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The Dalmatia region

Brac Island has craggy shores and brown rocks, but also boasts wonderful beaches, such as Zlatni Rat (Golden Tongue), a spectacular jewel of nature. This island of stone, sea and sunshine is the largest in central Dalmatia. The limestone karst and scrub alternate with fertile fields in the interior and pine woods on the heights. Villages scattered along the coast and in the interior of Brac Island are like stone monuments, guarding the rich heritage of the past centuries.

Brac Island has had many rulers during its history, but its spirit remains unchanged and is best expressed in its most enduring product-the famous Brac stone. Some of that spirit has been incorporated in historical buildings, such as Diocletian's Palace in Split, and more modern edifices, such as The White House in Washington.

Early Brac history begins with settlements in the Epipaleolithic and Mesolithic periods. Different peoples and cultures have left their stamp on Brac, from the Romans, who established the first stone quarries, making Brac famous far and wide, to the Venetians, Austrians and even the French. In more recent history, Brac Island was affected by huge waves of emigration, particularly between the two World Wars, from which she only slowly recovered. Today, Brac Island is one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Adriatic.

The Brac climate has all the features of Mediterranean weather and is characterized by 134 days of sunshine annually. Brac enjoys characteristically mild, wet winters and dry, hot summers. Average sea temperatures in summer are around 22°C and on hot days, the sea is refreshing.

Island of Brac / Pucisca area

Situated on the north coast of Brac Island, Pucisca on Brac shelters in the lee of a deep bay. The harbour village got its name from the Latin puteus (well) and marked the place where salt and brackish water mingle. During the Middle Ages it was no ordinary harbour, but was known as the Harbour of Towers. Faced with continuous threats from the sea, the Brac builders constructed 13 defence forts with towers, which became the stone symbol of Pucisca on Brac.

Throughout its history, stone has been the most important source of revenue. If Brac stone represents the spirit of the island, then Pucisca on Brac is its throne, for here not everything is written on paper, but most is carved in stone. Famous stonemasons like Juraj Dalmatinac, Andrija Alesi and Nikola Firentinac worked in Pucisca, and many prominent buildings in Croatia were built from Brac stone. Today, the continuation of the masons tradition is guaranteed by the superbly organised Stonemasons College.

The skill of local masons is evident in the appearance of Pucisca's houses and churches, which gleam like stone pearls. There are few places on Brac Island which can boast such a wealth of ecclesiastical architecture. The original parish church is a Renaissance building dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a bell-tower and cemetery on Botak, and the largest ecclesiastical structure is the present parish church of St. Jerolim (Jerome). In the cemetery is the former Benedictine church of St. Stjepan (Stephen) and just outside the village is the Romanesque-Gothic church of Sv. Juraj (George), symbolising protection for the village. In the area known as Dubrova there are two small churches, dedicated to St. Lucija (Lucy) and St. Dujam (Domnius). They are unique examples of Baroque rural architecture in Dalmatia.

In addition to stone, Pucisca on Brac today thrives on cattle-farming, agriculture, fishing and tourism and has many vineyards and olive groves. It is never crowded. It is a place where the sun shines and the wind blows on the rocks and sea, an ideal place for a holiday and in which to enjoy nature, good food and lovely beaches. You can anchor safely in the long bay and the many beaches by the crystal sea offer a range of water sports such as wind-surfing, paragliding, water-skiing, diving and other activities, such as cycling.

Pucisca on Brac has a varied cultural life, with many cultural events, the most important of which is the Pucisca Summer of Culture, consisting of classical, pop and jazz concerts, klapa performances, exhibitions, guest theatre productions, lectures, book launches, literary evenings and various sports events. For the past decade the International Summer School of Music has taken place during July and August in Pucisca on Brac, along with the Brac Summer Music Festival. The first public reading-room on the island was opened in Pucisca on Brac in 1868.

How to get there

By car
- from Austria and Hungary via Zagreb to Split on the A1 motorway
- from Italy via Rijeka along the Rijeka-Zagreb motorway to Bosiljevo intersection, then on
the A1 motorway to Split
- from Split take the ferry to Supetar (Island of Brac)
- take the modern tarmac road from Supetar to Pucisca on Brac (about 27 km) - local bus, car hire or taxi (relatively expensive in Croatia)
- Apartments Pucisca are located on the hill above the bay, about 300 m from the sea and a five-minute walk from the village centre

By plane
- most international airports have services to Split - in the high season there are more cheap flights and many charter companies add direct routes to Split from many European airports ( easyJet from Bristol and London Gatwick; Flybe from Southampton, Edinburgh, Jersey; germanwings from London Stansted and Edinburgh; flythomascook.com from Manchester and Birmingham)
- take the Croatia Airlines bus from Split Airport to Split Port (about 5 Euros per person) or a taxi (relatively expensive in Croatia) or hire a car in Split Airport
- from Split port take the ferry to Supetar (Island of Brac) - cost about 4 Euros per person
- take the modern tarmac road from Supetar to Pucisca on Brac (about 27 km) - local bus, car hire or taxi (relatively expensive in Croatia)
- Apartments Pucisca are located on the hill above the bay, about 300 m from the sea and a five-minute walk from the village centre

By boat
- international ferry and passenger services connect the Italian ports of Venice, Trieste, Ancona, Pescara and Bari with Croatian ports (Zadar - Ancona, Split -Ancona, Split- Pescara, Dubrovnik -Bari)

By train
Railways connect most large Croatian towns, apart from Dubrovnik. There are direct services to Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Russia. There are indirect services to all other European countries. Croatian Railways has the following types of trains: EuroCity (EC), InterCity (IC), ekspres (Ex), fast (B) and local trains.

Activities near Island of Brac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Apartment A6 + 2 sleeps 6-8 and consists of a kitchen/dining area/sitting room, 3 double rooms, 2 bathrooms and a balcony with a wonderful view of the sea and the whole village.

* Located in Pucisca on Brac, on the hill above the bay
* About 300 m from the sea and a five-minute walk from the village centre
* Large terrace with BBQ
* Fabulous sea views
* Ideal for family holidays or groups of friends who want to spend time together while enjoying the natural bounties and delicacies of Brac Island.

Further details

* English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions

Conditions

* Preferred minimum stay: 7 nights in July and August; for other periods please inquire.
* Preferred day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday in July and August; for other periods, please inquire.
* Tourist tax not included in price (about 1 Euro per person per day).
* Conditions for payment: 30% when confirming reservation, 70% 35 days prior to arrival.
* Check in: from 4 pm
* Check out: by 10 am

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Season 5	23 Jul 09	21 Aug 09	952£ 865	136124	136124	Flexible
Season 4	1 Sep 09	5 Sep 09	728£ 662	10495	10495	Flexible
Season 3	5 Sep 09	19 Sep 09	616£ 560	8880	8880	Flexible
Season 2	19 Sep 09	26 Sep 09	518£ 471	7467	7467	Flexible
Season 1	26 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	434£ 395	6256	6256	Flexible
Season I	1 Oct 09	1 Jan 10	511£ 465	7366	7366	Flexible
Season I 10	1 Jan 10	15 May 10	483£ 439	6963	6963	Flexible
Season II 10	15 May 10	29 May 10	574£ 522	8275	8275	Flexible
Season III 10	29 May 10	19 Jun 10	721£ 655	10394	10394	Flexible
Season IV 10	19 Jun 10	3 Jul 10	854£ 776	122111	122111	Flexible
Season IV 10	3 Jul 10	21 Aug 10	952£ 865	136124	136124	Flexible
Season IV 10	21 Aug 10	4 Sep 10	854£ 776	122111	122111	Flexible
Season III 10	4 Sep 10	18 Sep 10	721£ 655	10394	10394	Flexible
Season II 10	18 Sep 10	25 Sep 10	574£ 522	8275	8275	Flexible
Season I 10	25 Sep 10	1 Jan 11	483£ 439	6963	6963	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* Tourist tax not included in price (approximately 1 Euro per person per day).

* Conditions for payment: 30% when confirming reservation, 70% 35 days prior to arrival.

* We can accept payments by credit card (AM EX, MC, VISA) or bank transfer in Euros.

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 96455
Name:	Ema Skabar
Company:	Orvas Hotel
Tel:	+385 (0) 21494445
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