Broč OPG Šantić | Olive Oil Tasting and Local Flavours in Postira

Broč OPG Šantić is one of those places that most visitors do not stumble upon while wandering through Postira. Located not far from the entrance to the village, this family-run tasting room and farm offers an opportunity to experience Brač through what the island has been renowned for over the centuries – olive oil, local products, and family tradition.

The first impression is not of a luxurious tasting room or a modern showroom. Everything feels simple, familial, and authentic, which is precisely what many visitors seek when wanting to connect with local producers. Once seated for a tasting, it quickly becomes apparent that the focus is on the products and the stories behind them, rather than on a tourist spectacle.

The Šantić family has been cultivating olive groves in various locations across Brač for generations. Their groves contain around 1,200 trees, predominantly of the indigenous Brač variety, Oblica. The olives are harvested and processed swiftly after picking to ensure the oil retains its pronounced aroma, freshness, and characteristic spiciness for which Brač's extra virgin oils are known.

The tasting typically includes their organic extra virgin olive oil, Broč, along with other products they produce themselves. Visitors often sample homemade liqueurs, jams, syrups, figs, and seasonal products that vary throughout the year. This combination of different flavours leaves a lasting impression, as the visit extends beyond merely tasting oil.

What stands out during the visit is how the entire production is intertwined with the family's way of life. In addition to olive growing, they engage in viticulture, fruit cultivation, and organic livestock farming. The sheep are often found in the olive groves throughout the year, and the farm has held an organic certification for production for many years.

Many guests highlight the hospitality as a reason they remember their visit. Rather than a typical product sales experience, conversations often lead to stories about olives, harvesting, life on Brač, and the differences between industrial and family oil production. As a result, the tasting room feels more like a visit to someone's home than a tourist attraction.

Interestingly, their olive oil has gained recognition beyond Croatia and has won awards at international competitions for olive oil quality. Nevertheless, despite these accolades, the farm has remained relatively small and focused on limited production to maintain their organic approach and product quality.

If during your stay in Postira you wish to see what real Brač olive oil production looks like and taste the products made by a local family, Broč OPG Šantić is one of the most intriguing places for a short excursion away from the beach and promenade.