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Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn)
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Bol works well as a base: 20 minutes from Stari Grad, 11km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Bol is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 1,656, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bol sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bol to your route.
Bol is a municipality consisting of the town of Bol and the village Murvica on the south side of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia.
In the 2021 census, the total population was 1,678. The population consists of 1,661 Croats and 17 foreigners. The most common family names in Bol are Marinković,Read more
Karmelić, Eterović, Baković, and Pavišić. In the 2011 census, the total population was 1,630.
Bol (its name is derived from the Latin word "vallum") is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape" or "Golden horn"). It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with current, wind, and waves. The Adriatic Sea water at Zlatni Rat is crystal clear. There is a beach on either side of the promontory (spit). Bol is a popular tourist destination known for its harbourside bars, restaurants, and wind surfing conditions.
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Bol is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2619 latitude, 16.6550 longitude.
Bol has a population of approximately 1,656 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
2 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
10 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
20 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
30 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
32 km · about 35 min drive
coastal drive
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
32 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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