Zlatni Rat beach on the island of Brač is the most famous beach in Croatia. What holidaymakers especially remember is the large sandy point of the beach, a “sand wonder”. However, this striking peak is currently missing due to a special weather phenomenon.
The island of Brač, the largest Dalmatian island in eastern Croatia, can be reached by ferry from Split, the capital of the region, which also attracts many tourists. The island offers its visitors idyllic villages and a large sandy beach.
Quality mark
However, anyone who is currently on holiday would hardly recognize the beach. According to the Croatian portal morski.hr, the beach’s trademark – a large sand spit that flows into the sea – has disappeared.
Although the shape of the “sand wonder” varies constantly due to the weather, it has never happened that the entire point is missing. Cyclone ‘Boris’ is said to be the reason for the disappearance.
According to wetter.at, it is a tropical storm that occurs mainly in autumn and can cause strong waves that wash away the sand from the beach.
Possible consequences of climate change?
According to Croatian media, severe weather conditions have occurred in many parts of the country in recent days due to the cyclone. Climate change is also considered a possible factor. Locals hope their beach will return to normal once the weather calms down.
Heat, algae and mites plagued Croatian holidaymakers this year
Extreme heat and the resulting algae slime have already ruined the fun of Croatian holidaymakers in the summer this year. Then in September there was also a mite plague in areas of the northern Adriatic Sea.
Source: Krone
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