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Bol, Island of Brač, Croatia

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Brač Island

Brač is an island in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia, with an area of 396 square km (153 sq mi).

It makes it the largest island in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the Adriatic. 

The island of Brač is ideal for lovers of small fishing villages and relaxed holidays in the comforts of nature 

 

 

Island of Brač:

 

Brac (pronounced Bra-ch) is 12 km wide and 40 km long. 
 
It is the 3rd largest of more than 1100 islands in Croatia's archipelago. It's just 11 kilometres to mainland Split.

Brač is the island famous for its stone quarries, some of which were used to build the White House in Washington DC, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, many ancient Roman palaces, cathedrals, monasteries and parliament buildings.

Besides the stone, Brač is known for its quality olive oil and beautiful bays.

One of the most famous spots on the island is definitely Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) beach in Bol, whose shape changes with the currents of the wind and sea

 

Population of Brač: 15,000

What to See in Brač: Visit the paradise Zlatni Rat beach (Golden Horn), discover the white stone that built the White House (USA), visit town of Bol, Museum of Olive Oil, Marina Vlaska, diving

 

 

Town of Bol:  

 

Bol is a town on the south coast of the Croatian island of Brač, off the coast of Split. 

The biggest attraction in Bol is Zlatni Rat beach (Golden Cape), pebble beach that stretches itself 500 meters into the sea and changes direction of its top influenced with strong sea currents.

Island of Brač is characterized by very favorable climate, mild, mostly moist winters and dry, hot and sunny summers. Local and seasonal winds also help maintain favorable climate.

Local wind from the west makes life easier in hot summer days, and makes Bol a paradise for surfers