Holiday in Bol

What makes Bol special as a destination?

Bol on the island of Brač hosts Zlatni Rat, probably the most famous beach motif in Croatia – a narrow pebble tongue that stretches like a horn into the turquoise sea and changes its shape depending on the wind and currents. This natural wonder on the southern coast of Brač is not an ordinary beach: The tip of the golden horn literally shifts with the tides and the Maestral wind, so the beach looks different every day. Zlatni Rat is therefore not only a bathing paradise but also a living geological phenomenon. Bol itself is a charming harbor town with a long history dating back to Roman times. The Dominican monastery from the 15th century at the eastern edge of the village houses a significant art collection with a Tintoretto painting and is beautifully situated on a peninsula surrounded by cypress trees. The old town, with its stone alleys, konobas, and the baroque parish church, has preserved its authentic charm, even though Bol has long been one of the most visited places in Dalmatia. For windsurfers and kitesurfers, Bol is a mecca. The reliable Maestral wind sets in every afternoon, transforming the sea in front of Zlatni Rat into an ideal surfing area with perfect standing areas and constant side winds. Several surf schools and rental shops offer courses for beginners and equipment for advanced surfers. Those who prefer a quieter experience can explore the abandoned quarries above Bol, from which the famous white Brač limestone originates – the same stone that adorns the White House in Washington and the Diocletian Palace in Split. The ferry from Split to Supetar takes only 50 minutes, and from there it is another 40 minutes by bus or car to Bol.