Bol Things to Do

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This is the most amazing beach in Croatia and maybe in the whole world as it’s actually two beaches in one because it’s like a little peninsula sticking out into the sea. Since we visited it after the peak season it wasn’t busy at all. Because of the wind one side was virtually empty.

The tongue of the golden beach is about 0,5 kilometers long. The beach is situated 2 kilometers from the town of Bol. You can walk along the shady promenade to get there or alternatively you can take a boat or the little tourist train to take you to the beach.

About 3 big hotels tucked away in the forest are situated between the town and the beach, so for the package tourists the distance to the golden beach is much shorter.

At the beach itself you will find snack kiosks and there is an underground pay toilet too. Nearby there is a big self-service restaurant.

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In the centre of Bol you will find a small staircase which takes you from the Riva up to the place where the fruit market is. These stairs were built in the honour of the visit of Emperor Franz Joseph I. on 23rd April 1875. You may see the stairs on the second photo.

In 1885 this fountain was created as it contains one of the two springs of drinking water in Bol. It served that purpose until 1962.

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Bol has some fascinating sculptures to look at and take pictures of. My favourite is without doubt the one of the two men by the harbour. It never gets boring looking at it because of its angle.

We saw another sculpture of a mother with child on our walk to the monastery (picture no. 3).

In the harbour itself there is another one (picture no. 4).

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The church dates back to 1668 and features baroque decorations and has rococo touches. The church was financed by the Vuzic and Andreis families as well as other wealthy inhabitants of Bol. The church was only finished in 1788.

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There is a wide selection of restaurants offering a variety of local and Mediterranean dishes. Meat, fish and pasta are the main ingredients, accompanied with delicious salads and fresh vegetables.
The local ‘konobas’ specialise in grilled meat and fish dishes, cooked using traditional methods and recipes, though the Croatian cuisine is a little limited. These family run establishments are well worth a visit.

Dozens of café bars in and around the town are great places to sit and enjoy a drink and a chat. You can choose to sit near the harbour to watch the boats and yachts arriving and departing or along the cool, tree-lined promenade that leads to Zlatni Rat beach.
Order a bottle of malvasia (Croatian white wine), a mixed seafood buzzara (prawns, mussels and langoustine) and watch the world go by.
Wherever you choose, you can’t help but be drawn in to the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and the tranquil beauty that is rarely found in Europe.

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At the Western end of Bol starts the pedestrian promenade which is at first lined with various stalls that sell beach items and souvenirs. You then pass the various hotels catering for beach holidays.

Just before you reach the Golden Beach you will pass a small church (photo no. 2) on your right where your camera may see more than you (photo no.3).

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On the east side of the harbour you will see a fortified house dating back to the end of the 15th and early 16th century. It was built in Venetian Gothic style. In this building you will find the tourist office and the library.

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This small church dates back to the 9th to 10th century and it’s built in the old Croatian way. It's the oldest church in Bol.

Unfortunately, this church was closed when we were there. The church sits on remnants of a building from 6th century which features a cistern and frescos.