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In the inland of the island Brač, at the end of a valley field with mandarine and kiwi orchards, lies the village Dol. One of the oldest settlements on Brač, built of stone on barren rock to preserve the scarce fields of fertile soil, it has also preserved its original architecture. Although close to frequent tourist destinations, it remains peaceful and offers its rare visitors a comfortable rest from summer's haze, mosquitos and noise. The village also holds arguably the finest "konoba" (small Mediterranean restaurant) in all of the island, allowing you to explore traditional gastronomy of the area. The valley is most atractive during the autumn, when the mandarine and kiwi trees bear fruit.
At the southern side of the island Brač, secluded among jagged rock and very difficult to reach lies the "pustinja" (literally "desert", here it means a solitary monastery) Blaca. The pustinja, surrounded by rich orchards and wineyards, squeezed, so it seems from solid rock, shows us what can be achieved through hard labour. The monastery still contains a renowned observatory with a powerful Carl Zeiss telescope, but is otherwise mostly abandoned, presenting only a monument praising human work and achievements.
Get to know our "konoba" a little better (although, the best way to get to know it is to visit it yourselves).
The annual fair at Gažul has become a place to be. Recreating the atmosphere of the original village life, it has become an attraction to all those who happen to visit Brač when this two-day event takes place.

 

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