Private accommodation Brač - Bol

Brač - Bol info

Tourist info Brač - Bol

Bol is a town on the south coast of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia county in Croatia. It is the oldest town on the coast of Brač, and it has a population 1,600. The rich history that dates back to ancient times is evidenced by numerous archaeological finds and monuments such as the Roman aqueduct, tombstones and reliefs and early Christian sarcophagus. Its name derives from the Latin word vallum meaning burial. Above Bol rises 780 meters above sea level Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic islands. Today Bol is the largest tourist center on the island thanks to the large and long sandy and pebble beaches that stretch the length of ten kilometers. The most famous among them is Zlatni Rat, which is one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire Adriatic coast. It is known that the tip of the beach is moving from one side to the other, depending on wind direction and strength of the waves. In its diverse tourist offer, Bol offers a collection of high-class hotel rooms and more than 2500 beds in much cheaper private accommodation. In the city are numerous restaurants, which serve local specialties and wines of Brač like the famous Plavac from Bol. Tourists have at their disposal tennis courts, soccer, volleyball and basketball playgrounds. Lately are becoming increasingly popular extreme sports (trekking, free climbing, paragliding) and water sports (scuba diving and windsurfing). Due to the extremely favorable winds, Bol and its surroundings have become a small paradise for surfers. If you wish to spend active holidays full of sports, recreation, be sure to visit Bol, which is one of the sunniest islands in the Adriatic. Private accommodation Bol - the island of Brač. Apartments, rooms, holiday homes in Bol cheaper up to 40% without expensive agency fees. Welcome to Bol on the island of Brač!