beach
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
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Bol
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
About Bol
Bol works well as a base: 20 minutes from Stari Grad, 15km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Bol is in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Stari Grad, about 10 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bol?
Within an hour or so of Bol: Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) (2 km), Vidova Gora (3 km), Hvar Island (10 km), Hvar Lavender Fields (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Bol?
The nearest famous roads are Dalmatian Coast Road, Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure and Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala).
Where is Bol?
Bol is in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, about 10 km from Stari Grad.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,656
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Split-Dalmatia
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 43.2619, 16.6550
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Bol
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Vidova Gora
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
Hvar Island
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
Hvar Lavender Fields
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Hvar Town
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
20 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Makarska
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
Diocletian's Palace
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
Dalmatian Coast Road
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Bol
- Right hereVidova GoraAt 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.
- 32 kmDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
- 34 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
- 47 kmAdriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala)The Croatian coast road from Rijeka to Dubrovnik, hundreds of kilometres of sea, islands and karst cliffs.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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