Bol
Municipality
Općina Bol
Municipality of Bol
Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance
Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance
Flag of Bol
Flag
Official seal of Bol
Seal
Bol is located in Croatia
Bol
Bol
Location of Bol in Croatia
Coordinates: 43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E / 43.267; 16.650
Country Croatia
CountySplit-Dalmatia County
IslandBrač
Government
 • MayorKatarina Marčić
Area
[1]
 • Municipality23.3 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
 • Urban
23.0 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Municipality1,678
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,656
 • Urban density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21420
Area code021
Websitebol.hr

Bol is a municipality on the south of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,630 (2011).

Bol (its name is derived from the Latin word "vallum") is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape").[3][4] It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with the tidal movement. The Adriatic Sea water at Zlatni Rat is clear and somewhat cold due to the strong current of the strait it is situated in. There is a beach on either side of the horn. Bol is a popular tourist destination known for its harbourside bars, restaurants, and wind surfing conditions.

The Zlatni Rat beach

The Dominican church in the town contains several paintings by Tripo Kokolja.

Stina Winery, located close to the port of Bol, is where they make the traditional Stina wine. The guided tours are there which provide information about the island of Brac's winemaking history. Moreover, There is the chance to sample various types of wine, including a tasting of red wine.[5]


International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Bol is twinned with:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. ↑ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ↑ Croatia by Jeanne Oliver.page 215
  4. ↑ Walking in Croatia by Rudolf Abraham
  5. ↑ Europe, Tourola. "Focus on Bol: A Coastal Gem on Brač Island, Croatia". Tourola.eu. Tourola. Retrieved 17 June 2023.


43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E / 43.267; 16.650

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