Town Povlja

The Town Povlja is the small seaside town situated in the nort-eastern part of the island od Brac. Because of its location near the coast, the inhabitants of Town Povlja have been dealing with the marine and trade from the ancient times

History of town Povlja

The town of Povlja is little seaside town in the north-eastern part of the Brac. The History Of Town Povlja dates from the 6th century, when the basilica has been built. Since the settlement was located on the busy coastal maritime route, at the beginning of the 19th century, the settlement have had even 1.000 inhabitants. At that time of the History Of Town Povlja the intensive agriculture on the surrounding fields and the trade, have contributed to the rapid economic development of the town of Povlja. Meanwhile, at the beginning of the 20th century, the agricultural crops have been attacked by the diseases, so, the number of inhabitants has dropped rapidly, for the emigration to the foreign countries. Those, who have left there, they started to deal with trade,transport and recently the tourism.

Povlja

Povlja is a small seaside town in the north-eastern part of the Brac island. Through the history, the inhabitants have been dealing with maritime trade, and the Tourism recently.

Povlja tourist town

Povlja tourist town is known for its beautiful beaches, clear sea and therefore attracts many tourists, so many apartments and the restaurants have been built here. The beautiful nature and numerous private accommodation attract the guests and tourist to this wonderful town.