Škrip is proud of its 3000-year-old history and the title of the oldest settlement on the island. Therefore, if you want to experience the history of the island, this is a place you should definitely visit.
It is often called Croatian Mycenae, and the entire old part of the place is a protected cultural monument. There you can find traces of the ancient Greeks, Illyrians, the Roman Empire and towers built for defence against the Turks.
In addition to numerous historical remains, Škrip is also known for two valuable museums. The museum of the island of Brač preserves many valuable objects, and it is partly located on the historical site of the Roman mausoleum where, according to legend, the wife and daughter of the Roman emperor Diocletian were buried. The Oil Museum is a private collection that shows the history of olive growing on the island of Brač.
Another legend from the time of antiquity tells the story of Škrip as the birthplace of St. Helena, the mother of the Roman emperor Constantine.
In Škrip you can find accommodation in rustic villas, that often have a swimming pool, which makes it an ideal place for a quiet family vacation, and the sea is only a few minutes away by car.