Brač is Split's nearest large island, but the reason people make the longer trip specifically to Bol on the south coast is Zlatni Rat, the shifting spit of pebble beach that is the most photographed beach in Croatia. It's a legitimate full day given the ferry-plus-bus or direct catamaran journey to reach Bol, so this suits travelers who want one solid beach day rather than sightseeing.
| Distance | 14km to nearest point (Supetar); Bol beach 56km from Split by road via ferry |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 50 min ferry to Supetar; 60 min to Bol by catamaran |
| Getting there | Jadrolinija car ferry Split–Supetar: hourly in summer, €5 passenger (~$5.50), 50 min. Catamaran Split–Bol: book at jadrolinija.hr |
| Address | Ferry departs from Split Ferry Terminal to Supetar (Brač) |
How to get there
- Jadrolinija ferry Split–Supetar: €5 passenger (~$5.50), hourly, 50 min
- Catamaran Split–Bol (Zlatni Rat Beach): €8–€12 (~$9–$13), 60 min — check jadrolinija.hr for schedule
Location
Ferry departs from Split Ferry Terminal to Supetar (Brač)
43.2619, 16.6490 View on map
Highlights
- Zlatni Rat - the horn-shaped pebble beach at Bol whose tip shifts with wind and current
- Vidova Gora - the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reachable by a marked trail or road above Bol, with a view down over Zlatni Rat
- Blaca Hermitage - a former monastery built into a ravine on Brač's south side, reachable by a hike from the Vidova Gora side
- Bol old town - the small harbor and stone lanes behind the beach, with a handful of konobas for lunch