GASTRO BIKING

POSTIRA - DOL

Seems like it's impossible to put together - fishermen, farmers, stone workers, tourists - all of them are harmoniously connected in the most picturesque spot on the island, Postira. Narrow streets give a special charm and numerous stone houses testify to the former landowners. One well known is the citadel in which the poet Vladimir Nazor was born.

Biking by the sea, the road leads us to the Postira Agricultural Cooperative, the most famous and oldest industry of this kind in Dalmatia. We will visit the olive oil production plant and with expert guidance get acquainted with the original, traditional products of domestic producers and the complete offer of homemade virgin olive oil of the Agricultural Cooperative.

At the entrance to Postira there is a family farm. Thanks to the dedicated work and favorable climate, the Šantić family produces top quality olive oil, which received numerous awards, and there you can find many delicious homemade products.

After a tour we will relax in  pleasant surroundings with tasty marmalade, homemade cheese, olives, liqueurs and top quality wine.

With a gentle touch of olive oil and a wealth of Mediterranean plants, the essence of the Adriatic has been transformed into Brač Fine Soap. In a family run production plant, soaps are hand-made and cut, so every bar is unique. Essential oils give each soap specific healing properties and fragrance. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see a part of the long process of soap making. Each soap carries a part of Croatia so it is often taken as a unique souvenir.

After a light bike ride, we arrive in eco-ethno village Dol located in the deep valley in the island's interior. At the entrance to the village there are caves made of grainy stone hrapočuša and the autochthonous cake was named after it. This quient and pieceful place is full of preserved traditional stone houses and ideal for anyone who likes to explore. Food lovers can satisfy their palate in one of the local taverns. Among many delicious specialties, worthy of mention are Brač Vitalac and Hrapoćuša, dishes known in the world of high gastronomy and protected as an immaterial cultural good.

- Visit to a family souvenir shop of domestic soaps and  other products labeled as "Island Product".

- Introducing with interesting things from the life of the famous Croatian poet Vladimir Nazor.

- Pleasant biking towards Postira Agricultural Cooperative.

- Tour with expert guide and a visit to the souvenir shop of olive products.

- Short ride and visit to the soap factory.

- Stop on a family farm, tasting homemade products: marmalades,

cheese, olives, liqueurs and wine.

- Ride to ethno eco village Dol (2 km), short tour of the village and story of "Hrapoćuša".

- Return to Postira by bike.

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PRICE: 390.00 kn per person (approx 53.00 €)

* children up to 3 years gratis; 4 - 12 years 20% discount

DURATION AND STRENGHT: 5 hours (*)

PRICE INCLUDES: bikes, professional guidance, visit and tour of the agricultural

cooperative and soap factories, sightseeing of eco-ethno village Dol and tasting

EXTRA COST: lunch at the local tavern - Brač Vitalac, a specialty known in the world of high

gastronomy, also protected as an immaterial cultural heritage ( 20.00 EUR per person)