Bol is a small town on the island of Brač, with Zlatni Rat beach nearby and Vidova Gora behind it, and it suits couples and small groups. Getting here usually means a ferry from Split, then a bus of about 40 minutes.
Bol is known for Zlatni Rat, a triangular beach with trees in its middle, and it is famous as a windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, with sport centres offering courses and equipment rental. Vidova Gora, the island's highest point, rises just behind the town. The town also has an ancient monastery and houses built under Venetian rule. Most homes here have air conditioning, a few have a pool, and many are small, sleeping around four. Cafe-bars stay open from early morning until late, but there are no buses after 19:00, so a taxi is needed for late arrivals. Out of season, check the ferry timetable first.
The highest point on the island of Brač, rising directly behind the town of Bol.
The ferry port on Brač where the car ferry from Split arrives, with a bus onward to Bol.
A small airport less than 10 kilometres from Bol, with flights mainly in high season.
Fly to Split and take the car ferry to Supetar, about an hour and hourly in season, then the bus to Bol, about 40 minutes. Direct catamarans also run from Split, and in summer from Split Airport. Brač's own airport, less than 10 kilometres from Bol, has flights in high season.
Ferries run hourly in season, and flights to the island's airport and the catamaran from Split Airport are summer options, so trips outside summer need more planning. There are no buses after 19:00, so check how you will reach Bol on a late arrival.
Take the car ferry from Split to Supetar, which takes about an hour and runs hourly in season, then a bus of about 40 minutes to Bol. Direct catamarans also run from Split. Buses stop at 19:00, so allow for a taxi on late arrivals.
Yes. Bol is famous as a windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, and local sport centres run courses with instructors and rent out equipment. Check conditions for your dates, since wind is never guaranteed on any one day.
Zlatni Rat is a triangular beach with trees growing in the middle of it, close to Bol. If you are travelling with small children, ask your host about the surface and the water access before you rely on it.
Fairly. The cafe-bars stay open from early morning until late, but there are no buses after 19:00, so you either stay in town or take a taxi back from late ferry arrivals.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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