Punta rata, Beach in Brela, Croatia
Punta Rata is a pebble beach on the Makarska Riviera, in Brela, backed by pine trees that reach the shoreline. A limestone promontory, known for the pine-topped rock rising from the sea, closes the beach at one end. The pebbles are small and pale, and the water deepens quickly a few steps from the edge.
Punta Rata and its pine grove were placed under protection in 1964 as a natural area, one of the earliest such designations on this part of the Makarska Riviera. The protection covered the promontory and the pines growing down to the shoreline, not the beach alone.
The pine-topped rock that rises from the water has become the defining image of this stretch of coast and appears frequently in travel photographs. Locals and visitors alike regard it as one of the most recognizable beaches along the Adriatic.
The beach is easily accessed from the coastal promenade that connects several bays and has facilities for water sports. The pebbly surface means wearing water shoes is helpful for comfortable swimming.
The beach holds Blue Flag certification for water quality, a distinction earned through meeting strict standards for cleanliness and safety. This annual recognition places it among the cleanest swimming spots on the Adriatic coast.
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