{"id":6143,"date":"2026-11-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=6143"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:34:02","slug":"brac-stone-pucisca-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/brac-stone-pucisca-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bra\u010d Stone and Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a: A Visitor Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers running the Split\u2013island routes daily, 24\/7. Updated October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bra\u010d stone is one of the most famous building stones in Europe. It is bright white limestone, and the town of Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a (say &#8220;poo-CHEESH-cha&#8221;) sits right next to the old quarries. Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a is a small town on the north-east coast of Bra\u010d island, about 40 km from Split. This guide explains the stone, the stonemason school, and how to get there by ferry or by private boat.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Brac_stone\">What is Bra\u010d stone?<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Sommario<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_Brac_stone\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is Bra\u010d stone?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Pucisca_the_stone_town\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a: the stone town<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Skipper8217s_tip\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Skipper&#8217;s tip<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_from_Split_to_Pucisca\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> How to get from Split to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Map\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Map<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_in_one_day\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> What to do in one day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_time_to_visit\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_asked_questions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Domande frequenti<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_is_Pucisca_known_for\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.1<\/span> What is Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a known for?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_does_Brac_stone_go\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.2<\/span> Where does Bra\u010d stone go?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_there_a_stonemason_school_in_Pucisca\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.3<\/span> Is there a stonemason school in Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Split_to_Pucisca\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.4<\/span> How do I get from Split to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_swim_in_Pucisca\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.5<\/span> Can I swim in Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Pucisca\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">8.6<\/span> When is the best time to visit Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Fonti<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Bra\u010d stone is a hard white limestone. It is cut from quarries on the island. Builders like it because it is strong and it keeps a clean, pale colour. Diocletian&#8217;s Palace in Split, the huge Roman palace built about 1,700 years ago, uses stone from Bra\u010d. Local guides also say it was used in the White House in Washington. Ask your guide to show you where the stone is used in Split.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lorena-30.jpg\" alt=\"White stone houses and the sea on Bra\u010d island, Croatia\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>White stone is part of every Bra\u010d village.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Pucisca_the_stone_town\">Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a: the stone town<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a lies at the end of a long, narrow bay. Houses of pale stone line the water. The town has narrow streets, a small harbour and a few quiet caf\u00e9s. It is a good place to slow down after the busy beaches near Bol. (Bol is the resort on the south coast of Bra\u010d, home of the Zlatni Rat beach.)<\/p>\n<p>The main sight is the Stonemasonry School of Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a. It opened in 1909 and still teaches young people to carve stone. You can see students at work and buy small stone items. Opening hours change, so ask locally or check before you go.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Skipper8217s_tip\">Skipper&#8217;s tip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"de-tip\"><strong>Consiglio dello skipper:<\/strong> In summer the Bra\u010d roads are busy at midday. Visit Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and avoid the Supetar road at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_from_Split_to_Pucisca\">How to get from Split to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no car ferry to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a. The usual way is the ferry from Split to Supetar (the main port on the north coast of Bra\u010d), then a drive of about one hour across the island. See our full guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/split-to-brac-ferry\/\">Split to Bra\u010d by ferry<\/a> e il <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/split-to-supetar\/\">Split to Supetar guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Opzione<\/th>\n<th>Come funziona<\/th>\n<th>Good for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry + car or taxi<\/td>\n<td>Ferry to Supetar, then drive across Bra\u010d<\/td>\n<td>People with a rental car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry + local bus<\/td>\n<td>Bus times are limited, so check them first<\/td>\n<td>Budget travellers with time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taxi boat privato (Dalmatia Express)<\/td>\n<td>24\/7 on your schedule, door-to-door by sea, sails when catamarans cancel, Split Airport pickup available. Price is per boat, fair for groups of 4\u201310. Bra\u010d routes are \u20ac270\u2013900 per boat.<\/td>\n<td>Groups, late arrivals, bad-weather days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A private boat avoids the road and the queue at the port. Ask us for a quote for Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a. See <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/taxi-boat\/split-to-brac\/\">Split to Bra\u010d taxi boat<\/a> O <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/contact\/\">contattaci<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Map\">Map<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a%2C%20Croatia&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_do_in_one_day\">What to do in one day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start with a coffee in the harbour. Then visit the stonemason school. After that, walk along the bay and swim from the rocks or small beaches. In the afternoon, you can drive on to Bol or Milna. Read about Milna here: <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/milna-brac-guide-2026\/\">Milna guide<\/a>. For Bra\u010d beaches and the island overall, see <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/\">best islands from Split<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lorena-31.jpg\" alt=\"Clear sea and rocky coast near Bra\u010d island\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>The sea near Bra\u010d is clear and calm in the bays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_time_to_visit\">Best time to visit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>May, June, September and October are best. It is warm, quiet and easy to park. In July and August it is hot and busy. October is also a good month on the island: see <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/it\/blog\/dalmatia-october-shoulder-season\/\">Dalmatia in October<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\">Domande frequenti<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_Pucisca_known_for\">What is Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a known for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a is a small town on the north-east coast of Bra\u010d island. It is known for its white stone and its old stonemason school.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_does_Brac_stone_go\">Where does Bra\u010d stone go?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bra\u010d stone is used in buildings in Croatia and abroad. Diocletian&#8217;s Palace in Split, the Roman emperor&#8217;s palace from about 1,700 years ago, uses it. Local guides also say it was used for the White House in Washington.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_there_a_stonemason_school_in_Pucisca\">Is there a stonemason school in Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The Stonemasonry School of Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a opened in 1909 and still teaches young people to work stone. Check opening hours before you go.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Split_to_Pucisca\">How do I get from Split to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no direct car ferry to Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a. Most people take the ferry from Split to Supetar and then drive about an hour across Bra\u010d. A private taxi boat can take you by sea in your own time.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_swim_in_Pucisca\">Can I swim in Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. There are small pebble beaches and rocky places to swim near the town. The water in the long bay is calm.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Pucisca\">When is the best time to visit Pu\u010di\u0161\u0107a?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>May, June, September and October are best. It is quiet, warm and easy to park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-sources\">\n<h2><span id=\"Sources\">Fonti<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.total-croatia-news.com\/tag\/stone-school-brac\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Total Croatia News \u2014 Stonemason school, Bra\u010d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/3seaseurope.com\/?p=20925\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3Seas Europe \u2014 The Marble Kingdom of Bra\u010d Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bol.hr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bol tourist information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What is Pu\\u010di\\u0161\\u0107a known for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Pu\\u010di\\u0161\\u0107a is a small town on the north-east coast of Bra\\u010d island. 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