Povlja: Hotels and Accommodation

Culture

In Povlja, the early Christian church had three naves in the form of a classical Roman basilica.

The early Christian baptistery in Povlja has been preserved up to the top of its pyramidal roof and is considered a rarity of late antique sacral architecture.

The baptistery is octagonal inside and square on the outside.

A cross-shaped baptismal font has been preserved in the baptistery's pavement.

A Benedictine monastery stood on the grounds of Povlja's early Christian church until around 1350.

Later, a fortified tower with battlements was added above the old early Christian apse in Povlja.

The Povaljski prag is the oldest written monument of Croatian Church Slavonic in Cyrillic script. It was carved shortly after 1184 into the lintel of the Abbey of St. John the Baptist in Povlja.

The remains of Povlja's early Christian basilica are located next to the parish church of St. John the Baptist.

These remains date from the 5th and 6th centuries.

The Povaljska listina is one of the oldest texts written in Croatian. It is a parchment copy of a deed of ownership from the cartulary of the Benedictine monastery of St. John the Baptist in Povlja.

Anyone looking for a hotel in Povlja can tailor their accommodation search to their own travel plans.

Coast

Povlja has numerous coves that are ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

The restaurants in Povlja serve fresh fish specialties with homemade wines.

Activities

Scuba diving is offered in Povlja as a sporting and leisure activity.

The Via Brattia, a circular route for tourist hiking approximately 140 kilometres long, passes through Povlja.

The Via Brattia is marked in both directions.

For comparison with other destinations within the same municipality: Sumartin, Selca.

For the higher-level travel overview: Selca Municipality.