On Brač’s southern coast, Bol lies below Bolska kruna and Vidova Gora. It is considered the island’s oldest coastal settlement. The coast and elevation offer different perspectives on the landscape: Vidova Gora, the highest mountain on the Adriatic islands, overlooks Zlatni Rat and the sea.
Beaches and a changing coastline
Bol has a coastline with numerous beaches and remarkably clear sea. Zlatni Rat is particularly distinctive: the pebble beach is just under half a kilometre long, and its tip changes shape under the influence of wind and sea currents. Zlatni Rat is also a protected natural area. Activities offered in the area around the beach include water skiing, windsurfing, kayaking and boat trips; specific activities and providers may change. Check the current offerings if you are planning a particular activity.
Cycling routes through varied landscapes
A cycling route heading west from Bol passes through Murvica and climbs towards Vidova Gora. Along the way, there are views of Zlatni Rat, Hvar and the open sea. An eastern route starts in the centre of Bol and follows the coast, passing the Dominican Monastery, quiet beaches and secluded coves.
The western route combines the climb with views of the island and sea; to the east, the route follows the coast, passing the monastery and coves. This makes it easy to choose a route based on the scenery you would like to enjoy along the way. As routes may be rerouted, check the course before setting out.
Beyond the cycling routes, Bol offers a range of sports, from windsurfing schools and sailing and diving clubs to a large tennis centre, sports grounds and a fitness centre. Four surf centres in Bol cater to windsurfers in the channel between Brač and Hvar. The number of active centres, operators and facilities may change; check current information if you are planning a particular sport.
Local history and culture on Brač
The harbour centre includes a Baroque summer residence, a loggia with a small church, a palace with an art gallery, the parish church, a small square and Kaštil. The earliest references also point to different dates: in 1184, Bol is first mentioned as a locality, and in 1475 as a settlement.
The museum at the Dominican Monastery in Bol houses an archaeological collection, paintings and historical objects. Check access and current visitor information before your visit. The Dragon’s Cave is located above Murvica. It contains reliefs from the 15th century and served as a place of prayer for Glagolitic priests.
Nearby Blaca Hermitage on Brač began as a Glagolitic hermitage in the 16th century and later developed into a monastery and a cultural and scientific centre. Check access and visiting arrangements before your visit.
Harbour and regional cuisine
Bol harbour has a designated berth for yachts and welcomes excursion boats and sailors. Harbour facilities and operating arrangements may change; check current details if your plans depend on them.
Bol’s regional food profile includes grilled fish, seafood salad and Plavac wine. Restaurants and menus vary. In the broader culinary context on Brač, peka is one of the region’s cooking methods: meat, potatoes, vegetables and Mediterranean spices are cooked beneath an iron bell.
Discover more destinations: Bol, Murvica, Municipality of Sutivan, Municipality of Nerežišća, Municipality of Supetar, Municipality of Pučišća, Municipality of Selca, Municipality of Milna
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