Once upon a time Bol was a settlement of wine-growers, fishermen and sailmen, and today it is primarily a tourist settlement. People are direct and original. This popular Brac settlement has a developed network of modern hotels and diverse accommodation in private houses, apartments and camps.

In regard to catering-oriented activities, there are several clubs, a surfboarding school, a sailing and diving school, a large tennis centre, various sports courts, fitness center and many other facilities.
Bol is the favorite destination for excursion boats and yachtsmen, and has a special berth in port for yachts.

Blaca , under the steep cliff within Brac' roadless region is impressive for its monumental and harmonious structure in which recluses placed stylish furniture, piano, valuable paintings, library, collection of antique weapons and antique clocks, a telescope. The monastery has existed continuously for four centuries, and today it is a unique cultural monument of human effort and human endurance which as an ethnologic exhibit is motivational for modern life.

BOL CULTURAL SUMMER. Almost everyday you can enjoy the guest performances by well-known theaters, renowned musicians, popular singers and local cultural groups performing local dances, songs and plays...

FOLKLORE GROUP "KREJONCA" was founded in Bol, on 4 August 1999, with a desire to rescue from oblivion the traditional heritage of its ancestors and to preserve the original national treasure of exceptional cultural value.

CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS. In Bol and its immediate vicinity you can see numerous cultural-historical monuments and construction achievements which testify to Bol’s long and rich history and tell many legends...

ART GALLERY "BRANISLAV DESKOVIC". Art gallery “Branislav Deskovic” is located in Bol port in the renaissance-baroque palace, which is one of the most valuable Croatian art galleries with over 300 paintings and sculptures...

BLACA DESERT. Once a famous Glagolitic desert, elevated along high, steep cliff. Today  Blaca is one of the most beautiful mountainous excursion sites on Brac...

Little has changed in terms of economy since the Croatians arrived to the island until the 15th century, when Boljani descended to the coast. It was only then that the fishing started and in general people become more sea oriented.

In addition, agriculture was expanding at the account of cattle-breeding. Agriculture, sailing and fishing became the main sources of existence. It was only at the beginning of the 20th century, especially its second half, that the traditional occupations were abandoned and replaced by tourism.

Available to you are quality tennis courts, tennis equipment, friendly staff and top tennis schools.
In 1984, Tennis center "Potocine" in Bol had 12 tennis courts. Today this truly beautiful tennis center consists of over 20 tennis clay courts surrounded by pine trees.

Many exciting finals were played on the central tennis court. And it is the very tennis tournaments that made Bol well- known, such as numerous state, regional and global championships, FED CUP...

Today Bol has become a favorite destination for surfers from various parts of Europe and the world. The sea channel between the islands of Brac and Hvar and the wind that blows there provide ideal conditions for windsurfing.
For all surfers and those looking to become ones, four surfing centers are available in Bol.

Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) is a pebble beach on a promontory near Bol, on southern coast of island of Brač, Croatia. The shape of the beach shifts with changes in tide, currents and wind. Reliable afternoon westerly wind Maestral together with crystal clear if somewhat cool water make the beach a destination for windsurfers. [1]

Westmost edge of the beach and several coves to the west of the main beach are clothing-optional. [2]

The beach is bordered by a pine tree grove in which one can find remnants of a Roman villa rustica, including a swimming pool.