Bol is the oldest town on Brač island and the symbol of the Croatian coast.
This little town was founded long ago and became an extraordinary tourist oasis because of the wide gravel and sandy beaches which expand over 10 km and its own sources of drinking water.
Branded, renowned and many times awarded, Bol in Croatia stands out as one of the most popular family destinations in Europe.
The highest peak of the island, Vidova Gora, is at 778 m, and it makes Brac the highest of all Adriatic islands. It provides a magnificent view of Bol, Hvar island and the channel separating them, as well as the view of what is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world – Zlatni rat.
Zlatni rat (Golden cape), is one of the most charming beaches on the Croatian coastline and at the same time the most representative panorama of Bol. It was created by deposits of fine pebbles as sediment around the underwater reef, spreading as a small tongue as much as 500 meteres into the sea.
Both of these attractions of Bol, are just a starting point for exploring what this magnificent Island has to offer.
Not so many years ago, Brac was the island of peasants, shepherds, fishermen, and stone carvers. Today, the island turned to tourism, but this little town has kept its tradition and the Mediterranean spirit.
Composed primarily of limestone and dolomite, the island of Brac has been a source of stone for building decorative stonework for centuries.
People who inhabited Bol since prehistoric time extended its natural beauty by manual labour and handcraftsmanship, often inspired by faith and nature, creating a rich cultural and historic heritage.
The climate of Brac is what’s widely recognized as the Mediterranean climate – characterized by long, hot and dry summers and short, mild and wet winters. The island has an average of 134 days of clear sky and 2600 hours of sunshine. Temperature differences between seasons are mitigated by the influence of the sea which temperature is more stable, making swimming possible even deep in September.
Statistically, the average daily temperature is below zero rarely, once in three years to be exact. Snow, in average, happens for one and a half days yearly. The average air temperatures in Bol, Brac island are as follows (in °C)
