Guidebook for Bol
Food Scene
A Dalmatian seafood extravaganza awaits at this restaurant, located on a rocky stretch of coast with a small pebble beach on one side and views to the town on the other. Service can be slow.
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Ribarska Kućica
Ante StarčevićaA Dalmatian seafood extravaganza awaits at this restaurant, located on a rocky stretch of coast with a small pebble beach on one side and views to the town on the other. Service can be slow.
This pretty terrace right above the Riva is where locals go for a good traditional meal. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the vitalac (spit-roasted lamb offal) or call ahead to order the delicious lamb or octopus under peka (domed baking lid).
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Taverna Riva
5 Ul. Radića FraneThis pretty terrace right above the Riva is where locals go for a good traditional meal. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the vitalac (spit-roasted lamb offal) or call ahead to order the delicious lamb or octopus under peka (domed baking lid).
In a lovely spot away from the tourist buzz, above the parking lot for Zlatni Rat, this al fresco tavern has a leafy garden in which to enjoy delicious dishes such as monkfish skewers and grilled squid. Call a day ahead and they'll prepare a lamb, veal or octopus peka.
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Mali Raj
56 Put Zlatnog RataIn a lovely spot away from the tourist buzz, above the parking lot for Zlatni Rat, this al fresco tavern has a leafy garden in which to enjoy delicious dishes such as monkfish skewers and grilled squid. Call a day ahead and they'll prepare a lamb, veal or octopus peka.
The simple things stand out at Ranč, such as the delicious homemade bread and the traditional fish soup. Call ahead to preorder spit-roasted lamb or a peka (traditional roasting dome) filled with lamb, veal or octopus.
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Ranc Restaurant
23 Hrvatskih DomobranaThe simple things stand out at Ranč, such as the delicious homemade bread and the traditional fish soup. Call ahead to preorder spit-roasted lamb or a peka (traditional roasting dome) filled with lamb, veal or octopus.
This local winery operates a cellar and tasting room in a historic warehouse, right on the waterfront. Call in for a 30-minute tour and leisurely tasting of their top drops, including pošip and plavac mali.
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Stina
16 RivaThis local winery operates a cellar and tasting room in a historic warehouse, right on the waterfront. Call in for a 30-minute tour and leisurely tasting of their top drops, including pošip and plavac mali.
Drinks & Nightlife
A popular gathering spot for Bol locals, up the stairs from the seafront (follow the sign), with a leafy terrace on a square, live music on some nights, football on the TV, Bon Jovi on the stereo and a diverse merry-making crowd.
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Marinero Cafe and Bar
44 RudinaA popular gathering spot for Bol locals, up the stairs from the seafront (follow the sign), with a leafy terrace on a square, live music on some nights, football on the TV, Bon Jovi on the stereo and a diverse merry-making crowd.
At this open-air cocktail bar on the seafront you can sip coffee and fresh OJ under straw umbrellas during the day and return in the evening for fab cocktails, DJ music and lounging on sofas and armchairs.
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Varadero
4a Ul. Radića FraneAt this open-air cocktail bar on the seafront you can sip coffee and fresh OJ under straw umbrellas during the day and return in the evening for fab cocktails, DJ music and lounging on sofas and armchairs.
Parks & Nature
Vidova Gora
2 Ul. uz potokCroatia's most photographed beach extends like a tongue into the sea for about 500m. Despite the hype and constant crowds, the 'golden cape' is a gorgeous place. Made up of smooth white pebbles, its elegant tip is constantly shuffled by the wind and waves. Pine trees provide shade and rocky cliffs rise sharply behind it, making the setting one of the loveliest in Dalmatia. There's a small nudist section immediately west of the cape.
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Golden Horn
Put Zlatnog RataCroatia's most photographed beach extends like a tongue into the sea for about 500m. Despite the hype and constant crowds, the 'golden cape' is a gorgeous place. Made up of smooth white pebbles, its elegant tip is constantly shuffled by the wind and waves. Pine trees provide shade and rocky cliffs rise sharply behind it, making the setting one of the loveliest in Dalmatia. There's a small nudist section immediately west of the cape.
It takes about an hour to hike to this strange cave from Murvica, 5km west of Bol, where an extremely unusual set of reliefs decorates the walls. Believed to have been sculpted by an imaginative 15th-century friar, the carvings include angels, animals and a gaping dragon in a blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The cave can only be accessed on a guided tour; either call Zoran Kojdić directly or ask at the tourist office. You'll need decent walking shoes.
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Zmajeva špilja
bb murvicaIt takes about an hour to hike to this strange cave from Murvica, 5km west of Bol, where an extremely unusual set of reliefs decorates the walls. Believed to have been sculpted by an imaginative 15th-century friar, the carvings include angels, animals and a gaping dragon in a blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The cave can only be accessed on a guided tour; either call Zoran Kojdić directly or ask at the tourist office. You'll need decent walking shoes.
Entertainment & Activities
There are 26 professional-quality clay tennis courts at this large centre attached to the Hotel Bonaca. Rackets and balls can be rented.
Camping Kamp Tenis
There are 26 professional-quality clay tennis courts at this large centre attached to the Hotel Bonaca. Rackets and balls can be rented.
Rent boats from the beach and offers parasailing and excursions to Hvar (€60), Korčula (€80) and Biševo's Blue Grotto (€80).
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Nautic Center Bol
Put Zlatnog RataRent boats from the beach and offers parasailing and excursions to Hvar (€60), Korčula (€80) and Biševo's Blue Grotto (€80).
Offers introductory courses and has daily trips for qualified divers to sites including reefs, caves and the remains of a submerged Roman villa with mosaics. Boats go out twice daily during the high season.
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Big Blue Diving
42 Put Zlatnog RataOffers introductory courses and has daily trips for qualified divers to sites including reefs, caves and the remains of a submerged Roman villa with mosaics. Boats go out twice daily during the high season.
This large operation offers beginner's windsurfing courses (990KN) and rents windsurfing boards (per hour/half-day 120/270KN), stand-up paddleboards (per hour/day 100/370KN) and kayaks (per hour/day from 52/187KN). It also rents mountain bikes (per hour/day from 30/900KN) from a stand a little further down the promenade.
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Big Blue Sport Windsurfing center
3 Put Zlatnog RataThis large operation offers beginner's windsurfing courses (990KN) and rents windsurfing boards (per hour/half-day 120/270KN), stand-up paddleboards (per hour/day 100/370KN) and kayaks (per hour/day from 52/187KN). It also rents mountain bikes (per hour/day from 30/900KN) from a stand a little further down the promenade.