Bol - The landscape of mesmerizing beauty - The destination for active vacation
Bol is the oldest coastal settlement on Brač. It exists in the solitude of the southern landscape, in the middle of the souther side of Brač, at the foot of the Vidova Mountain (778 m) – the highest peak of the island, and at the same time the highest point of all Adriatic islands.
It stretches few kilometers along the coast. The sea in front of it is crystal clear, transparent waves resemble a cut crystal. It abounds in beautiful beaches.
West of Bol lies the Zlatni rat beach (Golden Cape) one of the largest and most beautiful natural attractions of the Adriatic Sea. Like a small tongue, it extends nearly half a kilometre into the clear nad transparent blue sea.It expands due to the depositing and sedimentation of small pebbles around the underwater reef. The point of the Zlatni rat (Golden Caoe) changes its shape in attempt to abide the will of the waves and currents.
The Dominican monastery, rising in the solemn peace, is located on the east side of Bol, at the peninsula Glavica. Its museum prides itself on a rich archeological collection and diverse valuable objects and paintings it contains. Furthermore, the urban core of the town is shaped along the port. There are baroque summer residence, a Loggia with a little church, renaissancee-baroque palace with an art gallery inside of it, parish church, little market and Kastil. Stylish buildings modestly fit the harmonious houses made in the original national architectural style.
Bol is a locality of exceptional maritime benefits. Its coast with numerous peaceful corners and small pleasures gives a feeling of a large open space, which is perfect not only for meditation and relaxation, but also for active vacation.
The scent of medicinal sage and rosemary on the sunny slopes of Vidova mountain, combined with the deepest primeval music - the chirring of the crickets, is bound to relax you both your mind and your body. Every tourist that visits Bol will surely enjoy himself/herself.
Zlatni rat
Situated on the south side of the island of Brač, in Bol, the Zlatni rat beach (Golden Cape) is, according to the British magazine Daily Telegraph, the most beautiful beach in Europe. You can find numerous showers, bars and restaurants on the beach, or play some sports, like tennis, volleyball and "picigin". Those wanting some real adrenaline rush can take up surfing or rent a jet-ski. Thick pine wood that surrounds the beach will provide a fine shade and shelter from a hot summer sun. Due to all these attributes, the best beach in Europe is a top destination for both families and youth.
Because od its unusual shape and beauty, it is one of the most popular symbols of Croatian tourism.
This phenomenon is actually a thousand meters long pebbly cape, steeped into clear and transparent sea. It is special because the shape of the beach shifts with the changes in tide, currents and wind.
