{"id":353,"date":"2025-08-10T08:36:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bol.hr\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2025-08-12T08:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:58:46","slug":"about-bol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bol.hr\/en\/about-bol-2\/about-bol\/","title":{"rendered":"About BOL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bol \u2013 the pearl of Bra\u010d\u2019s southern side is the oldest coastal settlement on Bra\u010d, nestled in the tranquility and beauty of the island\u2019s southern landscapes. It lies at the foot of the mighty Bolska Kruna and Vidova Gora \u2013 the highest peak of all Adriatic islands (778 m) \u2013 which provides a magnificent backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>The town stretches for several kilometers along the very shoreline, where the sea dazzles with its incredible clarity \u2013 waves as transparent as cut crystal. Along the coast, numerous beaches line up, each with its own unique charm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7c8288\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7c8288;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-305 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6657final-1024x682.avif\" alt=\"Bol on Bra\u010d, center Pod Lo\u017eom\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6657final-1024x682.avif 1024w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6657final-800x533.avif 800w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6657final-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6657final.avif 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>To the west of the town lies <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"685\">Zlatni Rat beach<\/strong>, one of the most famous symbols of the Adriatic. This natural phenomenon, almost half a kilometer long, is shaped by winds and sea currents, constantly changing its very tip. Composed of fine pebbles, Zlatni Rat stretches like a tongue into the blue sea, creating a scene that remains etched in memory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"91a2bd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #91a2bd;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-311 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6460final-1024x682.avif\" alt=\"Zlatni Rat beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6460final-1024x682.avif 1024w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6460final-800x533.avif 800w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6460final-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6460final.avif 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>On the eastern end of Bol, on the Glavica peninsula, stands the <strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1076\">Dominican monastery<\/strong>, surrounded by the serenity and scents of the Mediterranean. Its museum houses a rich archaeological collection, artworks, and objects of historical value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"586767\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #586767;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-223 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bol-10.avif\" alt=\"Dominican monastery in Bol\" width=\"1000\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bol-10.avif 1000w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bol-10-800x446.avif 800w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bol-10-768x429.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Bol\u2019s center is gathered around the harbor, where historic buildings intertwine harmoniously \u2013 a Baroque summer residence, the Lo\u017ea with its small chapel, a Renaissance-Baroque palace with an art gallery, the parish church, a small square, and the Ka\u0161til fortress. All of this blends seamlessly into stone alleys and clusters of houses of traditional folk architecture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"767976\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #767976;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-309 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6910final-1024x477.avif\" alt=\"Bol town center\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6910final-1024x477.avif 1024w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6910final-800x373.avif 800w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6910final-768x358.avif 768w, https:\/\/bol.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MG_6910final.avif 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The western part of the town was built in more recent times and is home to Bol\u2019s main hotels, just a step away from Zlatni Rat.<br \/>\nBol was made for those seeking a blend of active holiday and relaxation. Its coastline hides countless peaceful corners, while sunny slopes are scented with sage and rosemary. In the background, the chirping of cicadas plays the primal music of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever visits Bol will find their piece of happiness here \u2013 whether in the view from Vidova Gora, a stroll by the sea, or the moment when the sun sinks into the sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find happiness in Bol<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":351,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-353","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>About BOL - Turist office Bol<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/en\/about-bol-2\/about-bol\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About BOL - 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