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Voykit pocket guide · Croatia
Bol
Stay 2 days in Bol for beach, windsurfing and a short hike; add a half‑day trip to Split or Vidova Gora if time permits.
Bol is a small seaside town on Brač, best for beach‑side relaxation and water sports. The town centre and Zlatni Rat beach are within a 10‑minute walk, so two full days cover the main attractions and allow a short day‑trip to nearby points of interest.
- Country
- Croatia
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- Avoid
- July–August (peak crowds, higher prices)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023. Cards work almost everywhere; carry small cash for markets, beach bars and some island taxis.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 193 · Ambulance 194
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.; Taxi: Round up.; Boat trip crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.; Apartment cleaning: Not expected.
- Water
- Tap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Beer (pub) | €3–5 |
| Fish dish | €8–12 |
| Sundae (ice cream) | €2–3 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €10–15 |
| Ferry Bol–Split | €12–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BWK · Brač Airport
- ≈9 km (5.6 mi) north of Bol; seasonal summer flights from Zagreb.≈5.6 mi (9 km) north of Bol; seasonal summer flights from Zagreb.
Typical fares
- Ferry Bol–Split
- about €15 each way, 1 h (check)
- Scooter hire (full day)
- ≈ €30, 40 min ride to Zlatni Rat
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; buses run the island hourly in season; rent a scooter or car for north‑south travel (≈40 min).
See and do
Known for
- Zlatni Rat beach
- wind‑ and kitesurfing
- Vidova Gora hike
- historic monastery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Split | Ferry from Bol to Split (≈1 h), then walk or bus in town | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Vidova Gora | Local bus or scooter north 30 min, then hike 20 min | ≈1 h |
| Hvar town | Ferry from Bol to Hvar (≈45 min) – seasonal | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Funky Donkey Hostel
- 8 min from bus/ferry port; 15 min walk to Zlatni Rat; free Wi‑Fi, 24 h access.
- Bluesun hotels & resorts
- 3‑ and 4‑star options (Elaphusa, Borak, Bonaca) near town centre.
- Bol apartments
- Luxury apartments, €75 per night, 300 m to beach.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Oprostiteo-pro-STEE-te |
| Thank you | HvalaHVA-la |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta?KO-lee-ko KOS-ta |
| Where is the bus stop? | Gdje je autobusna stanica?GDYE ye a-oo-TOOS-na STA-nee-tsa |
| I would like a coffee | Molim kavuMO-lim KAH-voo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; 'dobar dan' in shops; avoid: Walking into a small shop without a greeting
- Café culture: Sit as long as you like over one coffee; avoid: Expecting the bill without asking
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet voices; avoid: Beachwear, flash photos during mass
- Conversation: Ask about food, sport, the islands; avoid: Comparing Croatia to Serbia or calling it 'Eastern Europe'
- Toasting: 'Živjeli' with eye contact; avoid: Looking away when glasses clink
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses stop after 19:00; take a taxi if you arrive late.
- Summer ferry schedules vary; check Krilo Shipping or RAFT Croatia before travel.
Bol is safe for tourists; watch for occasional strong winds on the beach and keep valuables secured on crowded ferries.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bol yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zlatni Rat beach
- wind‑ and kitesurfing
- Vidova Gora hike
- historic monastery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bol official site: www.bol.hr
- Krilo Shipping Company: www.ksc.hr
- RAFT Croatia: www.raftcroatia.com
- Wikivoyage: Bol, revision 4728166 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4728166
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bol). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.