Murvica, Coastal settlement on Brač Island, Croatia
Murvica is a small settlement on the southern coast of Brač Island with traditional stone houses and terraced gardens overlooking the Adriatic. The homes are built in stone and sit close together, while the planted fields slope steeply toward the sea.
The settlement developed during maritime trade between Venice and the Ottoman Empire, serving as a strategic point along Adriatic routes. This position made it an important stop for ships traveling between the two powers.
The place is shaped by grape and olive cultivation passed down through generations. People here work according to traditional methods that have defined the settlement for centuries.
You can reach it via the coastal road from Bol, though public transportation is limited and requires advance planning. The journey offers dramatic views as you look down from above toward the coast and sea.
The place has only around two dozen permanent residents living in an area defined by steep fields and rocky terrain. This small number makes it a very quiet and secluded spot, far from tourist crowds.
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