The Best of Bol

table of contentsINFOAbout Bol .............................................. 4Spotlight: Zlatni Rat .............................. 5VISITA Step Back in Time ............................... 6Spotlight: Kuća u kući ............................ 7BEACH HOTSPOTS IN BOLPebble-Beach Heaven ........................... 8EAT AND DRINKAlfresco Dining at the Water’s Edge ...... 12Spotlight: Dalmatian Cuisine ................. 14Coffee - the Dalmatian Way.................... 16Liquid Treasures of Brač ........................ 17ENTERTAINMENTLively Summer Nights ........................... 18Spotlight: Klapa .................................... 19Kids on the go ....................................... 20Stop to Shop ......................................... 21GET ACTIVEUnderwater Brač ................................... 22Windsurfing & Kiteboarding .................. 23EXPLORE BRAČHike it or bike it..................................... 24EXCURSIONSExploring Brač and beyond .................... 26RENT A FUN TIMEBrač on Wheels ..................................... 30A Robinson Crusoe Adventure ............... 32WHERE TO STAYA Bed for the Night ................................ 34USEFUL INFORMATIONOtherTourist Services ............................ 37Moving On ............................................ 38Map of Brač ........................................... 40Map of Bol ............................................. 42THE BEST OF BOL - 2017Publisher: Turistička agencija Adria tours BolMS Brač turist d.o.o.Bračka cesta 10; 21420 Bol - CroatiaID KOD: HR-AB-21-060000935Editor: Valentina PuljizevićDesign & Prepress: Dino CetinićQuantity: 10 000 copies© 2017 This guide is brought to you by Adria Tours Bol.All information was correct at time of printing but may besubject to change. Prices listed are indicative.

introduction new, partying late into the night, feasting on local specialities or having fun with yourYou have finally arrived in Bol, settled into family may be just some of your holidayyour accommodation and now you are priorities. This guide to Bol will help youdeciding how to spend your time. Relaxing, choose the right activities and the perfectgetting a tan, exploring, learning about locations!Brač’s culture, dedicating yourself to yourfavourite water sports or trying somethingwho we are tourist information from our information centres. We are passionate about what weWelcome to Bol from the Adria Tours do and it is important to us that you haveTeam! We are glad you have picked up one a memorable holiday, so once you’ve readof our guides, which we have put together this guide and decided what you want tousing our insider knowledge to bring you do, drop in to see us and we’d be very happythe best of Bol (and of Brač). Adria Tours is to answer any further questions and makea Bol-based tourist service provider, with any necessary arrangements.19 years’ experience of offering customers The Adria Tours Teamquality accommodation, assistance withall their holiday requirements and general 3

INFOSmall fishing boats bobbing up and downin the harbour, narrow labyrinthine streets,Brač’s white stone gleaming brightly in thesun, a shady tree-lined promenade, whitepebble beaches and of course, the aromasof coffee, wine and local delicacies fillingthe air… Welcome to Bol!Due to its beautiful pebble beaches, crystalclear blue sea, perfect climate, simplelifestyle and hospitality of the locals, Bol isone of the most popular tourist destinationsin Europe. Bol is also known for its perfectwind conditions for many water sports, forits great diving conditions and nearby divesites, and for the surrounding landscapethat is ideal for hiking and mountain biking.And when you feel like a change of scenery,the other picturesque villages of Brač, theirbeaches and their sites of interest arewaiting to be explored.4 www.adria-bol.hr

INFOSPOTLIGHT:Sunbathe, suntan, splashand swim!Zlatni Rat is the most recognizable beachin the Adriatic Sea and is a pure miracle ofnature, with its famous horn shape and itstip that shifts with the changes in the tides,currents and wind.The beach’s eastern side usually enjoyscalm waters, ideal for the huge inflatablewaterpark and small taxi boat terminallocated here, as well as for pedalo and kayakhire, water zorbing and a yellow submarineride (see Kids on the Go section). ZlatniRat’s western side however is exposed to aregular afternoon wind and, on particularlywindy days, the big waves are lots of fun.On the beach you may rent sun loungersand parasols or just lay your towels downon the pebbles as the locals do and in theshade of the pine trees, you will find aplayground, trampolines, a restaurant,a beach cocktail bar, where after-beachparties take place and a number of stallsselling snacks and refreshments.The tip of Zlatni Rat is often reserved forsurfers and crazy inflatable rides (bananaand doughnut inflatables towed by speedboat). Several coves to the west of themain beach are clothing-optional. GETTING THERE • on foot along the tree-lined promenade • by road train (15kn adults; 7kn children) • by taxi boat (15kn adults; 7kn children) from the centre of Bol (outside Konzum supermarket). www.adria-bol.hr 5

VISIT As the oldest coastal settlement on the island of Brač, Bol has a handful of must-see attractions for history and culture buffs.Brač is an island of a rich and turbulent for several years now.However, its churchhistory, dating back to 400 BC when Our Lady of Mercy has some beautifulIllyrians settled on Brač. Bol is Brač’s altars as well as an altar painting byoldest coastal settlement and the only Tintoretto, its café and gardens are stillsettlement of relevance on the south open to the public and there is a lovely oldside of the island. So for those looking to cemetery, overlooking Bijela Kuća beach.explore beyond the beaches and learn alittle more of the area’s history, Bol has a CHURCHES AND CHAPELS - the Church ofhandful of must-see sites and here we alsorecommend extending your exploration St John and Theodor, dating back to thefurther afield for an insight into the long- pre-Romanesque period, the baroque andstanding traditions of Brač. rococo parish church Our Lady of Carmel and the small chapel of St Anthony, thatDOMINICAN MONASTERY (Dominikanski overlooks Bol’s harbour, are all worth taking a look at.samostan) - The monastery is one of theoldest institutions of Bol and its bell tower DRAGON’S CAVE (Zmajeva Šplija) andcharacterises the eastern side of Bol. Its BLACA HERMITAGE - both sites providedmuseum has been closed for refurbishment shelter for monks fleeing the Ottoman invasion of the mainland in the 1500s. The6 www.adria-bol.hr

VISITDragon’s Cave is full of awe-inspiring reliefs and Croatian culture. The museum gives anof Slavic mythology and Christian symbols, overview of the island’s turbulent history,and there is a chapel and altar carved out its greatest poets and artists but also itsof the rock. The second is an impressive tranquil agricultural way of life. Did youmonastery complex built into a high, steep know that the island of Brač was ruledcliff. Each of these can only be accessed on by the Romans, the Republic of Venice,foot and the Dragon’s Cave only by prior Napoleon’s French Empire and the Austro-arrangement with a guide. (See Explore Hungarian Empire?Brač section for more information) STONEMASONRY SCHOOL (kameno-GALERIJADEŠKOVIĆ -Bol’smainartgallery klesarska škola) in Pučišća - one of Brač’snamed after Brač’s well-known sculptor most well known trademarks is its pristineBranislav Dešković (1883-1939), is housed white stone, which was used in Romanin a beautiful 17th century renaissance- times for the construction of Diocletian’sbaroque palace. Its permanent exhibition Palace in Split, and in more recent times,is dedicated to artists who have ties with for the White House in Washington. Whenthe island or found their inspiration here. the school is open, you can wander in andBol’s Dom Kulture also organises a handful watch a class at work. When the schoolof exhibitions displaying the works of is closed (June - August), you may stillemerging artists. visit the school as part of the Brač Island Sightseeing Tour (see Excursions section).VIDOVA GORA - no visit to Brač is complete Insider’s tip: Behind the parish church, fillwithout visiting the highest peak (778m)of all the Adriatic islands, which offers your water bottles from a fountain carvedstunning views of Zlatni Rat, the island out of Brač stone by local artist Ivica Jakšićof Hvar and further afield, of the island of Čokrić Puko - make sure to take a peekKorčula and the Biokovo mountain range around the back of the fountain too.on the mainland. Vidova Gora can bereached by road (signposted on the way SPOTLIGHT: Kuća u Kućito Supetar) or on foot (see Excursionssection). Kuća u Kući (meaning ‘the house within a house’) is the unique result of a land disputeOLIVE OIL MUSEUM - This ex-oil mill in that was never legally solved. The site itself is closed off to the public for safety reasonsŠkrip has been converted into a museum but you can view the houses through gatesand is a great place to learn everything and at night you can light the site up at theyou need to know about how olive oil is press of a button.produced, see the original machinery andequipment (which is a lot more interesting See the Excursions section for morethan it sounds) and get to taste some of information on a series of trips thatBrač’s delicious olive oil. give you the opportunity to visit these attractions.BRAČ MUSEUM - It is appropriately locatedin Škrip, the oldest and one of the mostauthentic settlements on Brač, wherevisitors can find traces of Illyrian, Romanwww.adria-bol.hr 7

BEACH HOTSPOTS IN BOLZlatni Rat is, by all means, Bol’s most famous beachbut Bol has many other beautiful pebble beaches.POTOČINE - This is the first beach to the available here. This beach is connected to a narrow stretch of beach, where youngereast of Zlatni Rat, where beach-goers can children can have fun playing in the rockrent sun loungers and parasols, hire a boat, pools.go on inflatable water rides, take a divingor a windsurfing course or go water-skiing. BENAČICA & NEW ACCESSIBLE BEACHThe trees on the cliff overhang providesome shade in the morning and there is a With a pier this beach is popular with thebeach bar for refreshments. locals and the trees that line the walkway provide some relief from the hot, summerBORAK - Halfway along the promenade, sun. To the east of the pier is the new beach reserved for people with special needs,Borak beach offers sun loungers and fully-accessible by wheelchair and offeringparasols, a windsurfing centre, a beach both step and lift access into the sea.volleyball court, kayak hire, stand uppaddling equipment hire and a beach BEACH FOR DOGS - This is the only beachrestaurant and café bar with a simplechildren’s menus (and an aquarium full in Bol where dogs are officially allowed andof lobsters!). There is also a shaded area it is located at the very beginning of theclose to the nearby children’s amusement promenade. The entrance to the beach ispark located just above the beach on the hidden to the right of the news kiosk.promenade. VELI MOST - Favoured by locals who liveMALI RAT - Heading eastwards past the nearby, Veli Most is located behind theamusement park and the Yellow Cat pier where the catamaran docks. It is ankiteboarding centre, you will find a smaller ideal place for a morning swim, when thebeach recognizable by its boat-shaped beach is less crowded, followed by a cup ofbeach bar, a small waterpark and a massage coffee in one of the nearby cafés under thegazebo. Sun loungers and parasols are also colonnade or for a quick last swim in Bol8 www.adria-bol.hr

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BEACH HOTSPOTS IN BOLbefore you board the catamaran. bay. This beach offers little or no shade but when the typical afternoon wind blowsKOTLINA - Heading east from Veli Most (maestral), this bay is sheltered by the monastery’s promontory. Refreshmentsbeach you will come to a restaurant, and Mediterranean dishes are available atRibarska Kućica, located on the rocky the nearby café bar and restaurant Svetiwaterfront. Walk through the restaurant Križ. Follow the path along the rocks thatand you will be on Kotlina beach, with leads away from this beach to discover aplenty of shade, sun loungers, the couple of FKK beaches.picturesque beachside restaurant and barand the stunning views of the Dominican A Couple of Tips...Monastery. Access to the beach is alsopossible through the grounds of the Watch out for the large waves createdabandoned hotel located above. by the catamaran passing the western beaches around 17:15. Make sure yourBIJELA KUĆA - A big rock separates this towels and belongings are not close to the water’s edge!beach from Kotlina, which you can either Come to our offices to hire a boat andswim round or take a flight of stairs up, let us advise you on the best-hidden andover and down again to this beach. There deserted coves for your own romanticis some natural shade here and it is one of getaway or family adventure!the most picture-perfect beaches in Bolwith the Dominican Monastery and its belltower rising high above the beach. Accessto this beach is also possible from its farside, just to the side of the Chapel of StJohn and Theodor.MARTINICA - On the other side of theMonastery is Bol’s last beach in a beautifulwww.adria-bol.hr 11

EAT & DRINKIn the centre of town, restaurants,traditional konoba and pizzerias abound,most at the water’s edge, some offeringspectacular views over the harbour anda few providing live music that might justbecome your holiday’s soundtrack (besure to pick up a souvenir CD!). Otherrestaurants are tucked away in idylliclocations, far from the busy waterfrontand definitely worth the walk!Dalmatian dining is heavily influenced byItalian cuisine, with lots of olive oil, garlicand herbs used in its preparation. It is nosurprise to find many pasta and pizzadishes on the menus. However, Dalmatiais a paradise for lovers of fish, with freshseafood, shellfish and fish prepared as firstand second course dishes.Here is a list of our Best of…. Restaurants.12 www.adria-bol.hr

BY THE BEACH• Ribarska Kućica• Plaža Borak• Plaža (Zlatni Rat)• Sveti Križ (Martinica)PANORAMIC VIEWS• Ribarska Kućica• Mlin• Veranda• Moby DickHIDDEN GEMS• Gradele - Dalmatian Grill• Mali Raj• RančLIVE MUSIC• Taverna Riva• Topolino• Plaža Borak• Konoba Raj (Murvica)TOP END• Mali Raj• Vusio• Taverna Riva RestaurantPIZZA• Maza• Skalinada• Taverna Riva Café Bar• TopolinoWATERFRONT• Pumparela• Terasa Santo• VendettaCOSY• Dalmatino• Dinko• MendulaSNACK BARS• Arguola• Food 2 Go

EAT & DRINKSPOTLIGHT: served with walnuts, chocolate or just plain marmalade. Or try the rožata - a kind ofDALMATIAN crème brulée. However, head to the villageCUISINE of Dol for its hrapaćuša, a sponge cake topped with a thick layer of caramelisedPršut (salted, dry cured ham) cut in thin, walnuts that resembles the stone walls oflong slices and served with hard Brački the cave from which it gets its name.sir (cheese from the island of Brač) andlocal olives is a typical starter, as is a clear RIBA NA GRADELEmeat or fish soup called juha or a fish stewknown as brudet, usually served with Grilled fish the Dalmatian way…palenta (cornmeal). Clean and gut the fish, using seawater ifGrilled fresh fish is one of the staples of possible. Dry the fish well to avoid the skinthe Dalmatian diet, and is usually served sticking to the grill.with local Swiss chard (blitva) cooked withpotatoes, but you will also find seafood To make the marinade, pour olive oil, lemondishes such as crni rižot, a black risotto juice, crushed garlic and chopped parsley in amade of cuttlefish, the ink of which gives bowl. Mix thoroughly. Brush the fish with thethe dish its black colour, and lignje sa žara, marinade and season generously with saltgrilled squid with olive oil, parsley and on the outside only (any excess will fall offgarlic. during grilling).Octopus, lamb or veal cooked under peka Place the fish on an oiled grill and grill on each(a heavy iron lid, covered with hot coals in side for 5-6 minutes (depending on the sizean open fire) is a Dalmatian must-try - any of the fish), until the skin becomes crispy andmeal prepared like this has a distinctive golden brown and the meat tender and juicy.taste. Note that peka dishes usually have While grilling, use a sprig of rosemary toto be ordered in advance, for it takes a few brush the fish frequently with the marinade.hours to prepare. Remove the fish from the grill onto a plate and season with olive oil, parsley and garlic.Pašticada is a traditional beef stew,enriched with dry plums, carrots, onions BARBECUE TIPS: Put the grill on the fireand cloves, traditionally served with when the flame is still high so that anyhomemade potato gnocchi. Vitalac is a residues from earlier gradelade (barbecues)delicacy found only on the island, whereby burn out.lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs) is skeweredand wrapped first in muscle tissue and Add grapevine twigs to the firewood becausethen in intestine and gently cooked over they will give a special aroma to the fish.hot coals. A Croatian saying says that fish must swimFinally, a typical dessert throughout the three times - in the sea, in oil and in wine.whole of Croatia is the simple pancake Remember that as you drizzle the olive oil(palačinka) - an Austrian inheritance - marinade and make sure to fill your glass more than once!14 www.adria-bol.hr

STEAK, CHICKEN AND FISHGRILLED TO PERFECTIONDALMATIAN AND OPENING TIMES: 12:00 - 23:00INTERNATIONAL DISHES TEL: +385 91 635 9660WITH A MODERN TWIST BOL · BRAČKA CESTA 10

EAT & DRINKBol’s waterfront has many MORNING COFFEEcomfortable café bars where • Barkatourists can enjoy a morning • Big Bluecoffee and a good book, watch • Marinerothe world go by and catch up • Taverna Rivawith friends and relatives back • Varaderohome on the FREE Wi-Fi. ESCAPING THE HEAT • MarineroCoffee is an integral part of daily life in • BoleroCroatia and you may hear locals invite each • Auroother out ‘na kavu’. ICECREAM • JadranIn the evening, the café bars take on • Ložadifferent characteristics; some maintain • Specialtheir calm daytime atmosphere and with BEACH BARSthe addition of candles turn into romantic • Aurooases. Others bring in the DJs, pump up the • Plaža Borakmusic and attract a younger crowd. Here is • Ribarska Kućicaa list of our Best of…. Cafés. • Sveti Križ (monastery) • Zlatni Rat Beach Café16 www.adria-bol.hr AFTER-BEACH COCKTAILS • Auro • Bolero • Veranda-cocktail bar EVENING DRINKS • Varadero • Wine Cellar • Vendetta LIVE MUSIC • Barka • Big Blue • Loža

EAT & DRINKLIQUID TREASURES OF BRAČ: BOL WINES - Bol has a long tradition ofWINES, RAKIJA wine-making thanks to the surroundingAND OLIVE OIL sunny slopes offering perfect conditions for growing grapes. Wines from Bol (andOLIVE OIL - Local legend has it that the surrounding areas) were highly valued and regularly consumed in the Viennesefirst olives were planted here by a soldier courts. Later in 1903, the first Dalmatianreturning from the Trojan wars. Whether wine cooperative built the wine cellar inthis is true or not, olives have been grown the centre of Bol, which has maintainedon the island for millennia. Under Venetian the tradition of winemaking over therule, olive trees were planted in all last 110 years. Recently refurbished, theneglected areas on the island, bringing the wine cellar now houses a new brand oftotal to around three million and turning wines - Stina - made from authentic grapeBrač into an olive oil superpower. Olive varieties: Pošip, Vugava (both white) andtrees still cover a significant portion of the Plavac Mali (red). Why not join our guidedisland. wine tour (see Excursions)?However, nowadays, Brač has only about RAKIJA Rakija is the most popularhalf a million cultivated trees, mostcommonly of the old authentic varieties alcoholic beverage in Croatia, madeknown as Oblica, particularly insensitive from the fermentation and distillation ofto the strong, cold wind known as bura, as fruit, mainly grape. Its alcohol content iswell as to the summer heat, Levantinka, a normally 40% ABV, but home-producedmuch more sensitive sort, and Buhavica, rakija can be stronger (typically 50% tocultivated in the eastern part of the island. 60%). Part of Croatian culture, it is drunkThe olive groves are still cultivated in a on many special occasions, includingtraditional way, which is passed down from weddings when offered to each guest as ageneration to generation. There are many toast to the happiness of the newly-wedssmall-scale olive oil producers and you and to guests in one’s home as a welcomingwill see lots of signs advertising olive oil gesture. There are different types of rakija(maslinovo ulje) for sale. and here are the most common ones:Olive oil from Brač is distinctive because • lozovaca (from grapes - grappa)of its specific fruity aroma of moderatebitterness and its pleasant fragrance. If a • šljivovica (from plums)bottle of oil is too heavy in your baggage,try to find room for a cake or two of the • travarica (grappa with the addition of herbs)beautiful soap they make from the oil -scented with island herbs, it will turn your • orahovica (grappa with the addition ofshower into a walk through the Adriatic walnuts)macchia (bush). • medica (grappa with the addition of honey)www.adria-bol.hr 17

ENTERTAINMENTBol looks so pretty as night falls and theharbour becomes a festival of lights:moonlight and street lights reflect off thedark sea, candles decorate café bar tables,and excursion boats light up the waters.Sounds of laughter and music fill thestreets, locals gather around the tables ofthe waterfront cafés and tourists wanderalong the seafront trying to decide wherethey will stop for dinner. But there is evenmore to summer nights in Bol...SUMMER EVENTS - Bol’s Cultural Centreorganizes a summer-long programme ofevents called Bolsko Lito, which starts on21st June and ends on 23rd September withfestivities to mark the arrival of summer(Živilo Lito!) and the end of summer (AdioLito). The rest of the programme includesregular art exhibitions, classical and jazzconcerts, theatre performances (usuallyin Croatian), film festivals as well as Bol’s18 www.adria-bol.hr

ENTERTAINMENTcelebration of its patron saint, ‘Our Lady of in: the evening starts off leisurely andthe Snow’, and a late summer carnival. relaxed, but as the clock strikes eleven, the DJs pump up the music and start toA special event for tourists and locals spin the latest summer tracks. To continuealike is organized every Monday when the party until dawn, you can take a strollBol’s main square becomes a huge open- along the promenade to Ella nightclub,air kitchen; food stalls offer local dishes open until 5am or a little further to Zlatniincluding sardines, seafood risottos and Rat where, hidden in the woods above theother similar delicacies. Grab a bite to eat road, this year’s newest addition to Bol’sand a glass of local wine or Croatian beer nightlife will have you dancing until 5amand join the locals dancing to the live music in its outdoor area and 6am in its indooruntil late. Bol’s Summer Night festivity area. Club 585 opens at the beginning ofstarts at 8.30pm. July.LIVE MUSIC – Enjoy the hot summer nights SPOTLIGHT:with a drink or two accompanied by live During your stay, try and catch amusic in one of the café bars in the small performance of traditional Dalmatian afishing harbour in the centre of town. A cappella singing (known as Klapa) – a trulyvaried program awaits you every evening authentic experience.from the jetty. Klapa choirs are still an important focus ofCINEMA - Spend a magical evening in the local life, based on friendship, just like in old times when friends would meet in a konobacompany of the latest movie release and or by the sea after a hard day’s work anda star-filled sky at Bol’s outdoor cinema. sing together. Typical klapa songs focusMovies are in original language (so mostly on traditional age-old Adriatic concerns:in English) with Croatian subtitles. falling in love, man and the sea and saying goodbye to loved ones.ARCADE FUN - For a bit of light-heartedcompetitive fun head to Bol’s outdoorgames arcade: table football, tabletennis, pool, air hockey and old schoolarcade games. Grab a beer from the smallrefreshments bar and warm up thosewrists! .PARTY TIME - Bol has a thriving nightlife Top Tip…for those that want to party a little Pick up an events guide at the Touristharder. It starts even before you leave Information Office and check the noticethe beach as Auro Cocktail Beach Bar boards on the wall just underneath theon Zlatni Rat throws a series of after- fruit and vegetable market.beach parties with live DJs & musicians,dancers and special drinks promotions.Varadero Cocktail Bar in the centre of Bolis the place to be seen as the night drawswww.adria-bol.hr 19

KIDS ON THE GOactivities for football, table tennis, pool, air hockey orfamilies with kids a competition to see who is best at video games? Refreshments is available herePlaying on the beach, swimming, splashing too. Or why not catch a movie in originaland snorkelling in the sea will no doubt language (Croatian subtitles) at Bol’sbe the highlight of your children’s holiday outdoor cinema?but there are plenty of other activities toentertain them off the beach as well. Younger children will enjoy the ride to Zlatni Rat and back by road train that takesPLAYGROUNDS, AMUSEMENT PARKS you through vineyards, olive groves andAND ARCADES - One cannot miss the pine woods or by boat for an alternative view of Bol.amusement park located halfway alongthe promenade, which offers bouncy GETTING ACTIVE - Families can hire adultcastles, trampolines, coin-operated ridesand an electric car track. As a bonus the and children’s bikes, child seats and helmetsnearby kiosk sells ice-creams, crisps and to use around Bol but we recommendsurprisingly good takeaway coffees. making the easy bike ride to Murvica, 7km west from the centre of Bol. Bring a picnicA little further on you will find one of two and enjoy it’s beautiful beaches for the dayfree playgrounds pleasantly located in or enjoy an early evening ride when it is lessthe shade of the pine trees next to Bolero hot.Cocktail Bar and while your children play,you can relax on the bar’s comfortable How about a 5-day tennis course for childrensofas. at Tenniscamp Bol (Hotel Bretanide) or a children’s windsurfing course withThe second playground is situated to the mini-equipment at Johnny’s Windy Wayeast of the town centre, close to Ribarska (Potočine beach). Alternatively, let yourKućica restaurant and overlooked by children (10+ years) experience the magicalKonoba Mlin - an ideal play area to as the world under the sea by enrolling them onsun is setting. Each year this playground a PADI Junior diving course with Big Bluegets a new look during the GNG graffiti Diving (above Borak beach). Guests ofand street art festival when young graffiti Adria Tours are entitled to a 10% discountartists paint a new mural on what was once at Big Blue Diving.a drab concrete wall. Top Tip…Older children will enjoy an evening ortwo at the Bol’s outdoor games arcade, Don’t miss the yellow submarine ride, aSnoopy. Will it be a family game of table must for children young and old. Choose whether to explore Bol’s underwater20 www.adria-bol.hr world by day or by night and don’t forget your camera! The submarine is stationed at Zlatni Rat beach between 11am and 6pm and in the main square from 8pm to 11pm.

SHOPA guide to everyday the fishing boat called Svjetlici on the piershopping and unique by the bus station and buy straight off thesouvenir and gift ideas boat!Local food products, Brač stone SUMMER FASHION - QUALITY CLOTHINGornaments, surf fashion and fine wines AND ACCESSORIESare just some of what’s available topurchase in Bol. Aqua, in the main square, sells quality products that range from blue-and-whiteWHERE TO BUY EVERYDAY GROCERIES? striped ‘sailor’ clothing and beachwear for men, women and children to marine-The main supermarkets are: Studenac on themed homeware, school and officethe main road coming into Bol, Tomy on accessories and jewellery.Ulica Hrvatskih Domobrana next door toHotel Bol, Konzum in Bol’s main square and Blanc De Nil is dedicated to 100% puretwo smaller Studenac, one on the road that white cotton clothing for men, womenleads upwards from the parish church and and children and Hablada is the choiceone on the pedestrian street Hrvatskog for ‘hippie’ clothing: colourful clothing,Preporoda to the east of the centre (see tie-dyed garments, long, full skirts andmap at the back). You can also buy a wider dresses, and a range of leather accessories.range of fresh fruit and vegetable as well asolive oil, cheese, honey, wine and liqueurs For well-known surf brands, drop into oneat the street market behind the Parish of these surf shops dotted around the townChurch.. centre: Big Blue, Drop In and Ripcurl.For the freshest locally-caught fish, head TAKE A PIECE OF BRAČ HOME WITH YOUto the fish market in the main square butget there early to avoid being disappointed Uje is a real treasure trove for locallyas the fish sells out fast. Or you can wait for produced products: elegantly packaged olive oil, wine, rakija, marmalade, honey and rosemary, lavender and olive-based products. Or how about a bottle or two of Stina wine from Bol’s Wine Cellar, which comes in uniquely labelled bottles. White, red and rosé wines can be tasted before buying. Alternatively, pick up a longer-lasting souvenir. Bowls, clocks, ornaments, magnets and jewellery made from Brač’s iconic white stone are sold from a number of stalls on the promenade and shops in the town centre or you could pick up a painting of a local landscape or seascape at the Botteri Gallery (owned by two local artists, Josip Botteri Dini and Ana Marija Botteri Peruzović).www.adria-bol.hr 21

GET ACTIVEBoasting great underwater visibility ofmore than 30m, a long season (April -November), pleasant sea temperaturesand low chances of bad weather, Bol is asuperb place for taking your first dives,going snorkelling or exploring some of themost famous dive sites in the Adriatic. Sitesinclude fabulous underwater landscapes(impressive caves, steep walls and reefswith red gorgonians and black coral) and anumber of wrecks.The temperate waters around Brač hosta range of marine species common tothe Mediterranean such as octopuses,lobsters, moray and conger eels, gurnards,seahorses and seabreams.Diving schools offer beginner andadvanced courses (PADI, PSS and CMAS)and a range of half-day, full-day or nightexcursions (diving and snorkelling). Guestsof Adria Tours Bol receive a 10% discountat Big Blue Diving, just above Borak beach.22 www.adria-bol.hr

GET ACTIVEBol has become a favourite destination forsurfers from Europe and beyond thanks toa steady side shore wind, known locally asmaestral, which sweeps along the channelbetween the islands of Brač and Hvar onmost afternoons from the beginning of Mayuntil mid-September. In the mornings, thereis usually a light eastern wind that is ideal forbeginners.Three centres in Bol offer windsurfing lessonsfor all levels and all ages (children too),equipment hire and storage and three-dayand five-day kiteboarding courses are offeredon Bol’s exclusive kiteboarding beach next toMali Rat beach.And what if the sea is “flat” and weatherconditions are not suitable for these wind-based activities? Try your hand at stand-uppaddling (SUP) or enjoy a spot of kayaking.EXTRA ADRENALINEAdrenaline junkies can enjoy many funrides on inflatable tubes or banana boatspulled by speed boat at Zlatni Rat, taketo the skies like a James Bond baddie on aflyboard on Potočine beach or experiencethe ultimate thrill of a skydive (availablefrom 1st July – 31st August only – enquireat Drop-In surf shop next to VaraderoCocktail Bar).www.adria-bol.hr 23

EXPLORE BRAČBol’s top hiking destinations & easy VIDOVA GORA - Enjoy the breath takingcycling routes view of the islands of Hvar, Korčula and of Zlatni Rat from the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, mount Vid, 778m above sea level. This is a perfect photo opportunity so don’t forget your camera! Hikers start their four-hour round trip through woods and pastures from the entrance to Bol, following signs to Pod Barje and then to Vidova Gora. Cyclists, on the other hand, can reach Vidova Gora along the main road towards Nerežišća. N.B. The restaurant at the top is closed until further notice. Route: 8km, elevation gain 800m Level: MediumBrač’s diverse terrain and fascinating MURVICA - Bol’s neighbouring village,historical sites make for great hikingand biking adventures. Here are our Murvica, is an easy bike ride away. Bringrecommended destinations and routes. a picnic with you and enjoy its beautiful beaches for the day.BLACA - This impressive monastery Route: 7 km, flat on a paved roadcomplex and museum is well worth a Level: Easyvisit. No matter which way visitors getthere (by road via Nerežišća or by boat THE VIDOVA GORA EDUCATIONAL TRAIL– see Excursions), the last stretch up tothe monastery is accessible only on foot. One or two kilometres inland from theVisitors must be prepared for a 40-minute mountaintop, there is a circular educationaluphill walk. trail that leads around a pine-forested plateau. Information boards give factsOpening times: Tues – Sun 09:00 - 17:00 about the natural and cultural features of(June to October) the area.Museum: Adult - 40kn, Child - 10knLevel: Medium Route: 19,7 km, circular Level: EasyDRAGON’S CAVE - The southern slopes Did you know...of Brač are home to many mysteries.Among them there is even a dragon We have mountain bikes and children’s bikes– hidden in a cave in the hills above available for rent and we can drop you andthe small village of Murvica! Visits to your bikes off at a designated start point andthe cave take place exclusively as a pick you up at your end destination.guided tour, which can be booked atAdria Tours (see Excursions section).Route: 5km, total ascent 300mLevel: Medium24 www.adria-bol.hr

EXPLORE BRAČ A Word of Advice: avoid walking or cycling 25 in the midday heat and bring lots of water as natural water sources are scarce. GPS track logs and a map of hiking and mountain biking routes on Brač can be downloaded from www.takeaventure.comwww.adria-bol.hr

EXCURSIONSSightseeing tours and day Price: 75kn/adulttrips to explore Brač, other Duration: 17:00 - 18:00Dalmatian islands and top Excursion type: guided tourmainland destinations HIKE DRAGON’S CAVE - The quest for theThere are a number of guided tours, half-day and full-day excursions for visitors dragon starts with a morning ride to thewishing to explore Bol, Brač and beyond. village of Murvica, from where the uphillEnjoy the best local gastronomy, visit hike towards this hidden cave starts. EnjoyBrač’s main places of interest (incl. the the beautiful scenery, hear about the area’sBlaca monastery and the Dragon’s Cave) history, and once at the cave step inside toas well as its its hidden bays and coastal meet the dragon!villages, let us take you to the neighbouring Price: adult - 120kn, children 4-12yrs - 60knislands of Hvar and Vis, and experience the (min. age: 4 yrs)world of sailors and fishermen. (includes transport and tour guide) Duration: 09:00 - 13:15 (one hour uphill hike)BOL WINE TASTING TOUR - On this tour of Route: 5km, total ascent 300m Level: Mediumthe Stina Wine Cellar, discover the secretsof Bol’s long winemaking tradition and find GASTRO TOUR - Hungry for more? Delightout what makes local wines so special. Notonly will you learn something new about your taste buds with local product tastings.your holiday destination, your taste buds This tour will guide you through thewill be rewarded too with the best wines on gastronomic delights of Brač, starting thethe island and beyond. day with a Dalmatian breakfast at Gradele and continuing on an appetizing journey to Škrip’s Olive Oil Museum and the Franulić Winery in Nerežišća. Price: adult - 390kn, children<14yrs - 270kn Duration: 09:10 - 13:30 Excursion type: mini bus/guided tour ISLAND TOUR - Get to know Brač inside out. Find out how the famous Brač stone is quarried and observe the stonemasons’ craftsmanship in Pučišća, bear witness to the layers of the island’s history and give the local olive oil a taste in Škrip, the oldest settlement on Brač, and enjoy the stunning views from Vidova Gora. Price: adult - 350kn, children<14yrs - 245kn Duration: 09:00 - 14:10 Excursion type: mini bus/guided tour ATV SAFARI - The chance to get in touch with your ‘wild’ side! With our experienced guide and our safety instructions and equipment, you will have no trouble26 www.adria-bol.hr

„Hrvatska Čitaonica“ Local Library of Bol On loan – works by Croatian authors: fiction for adults and children (translated into eight languages), multilingual monographs of Croatian artists and the cultural and natural heritage of Croatia, Croatian city and island guidebooks, dictionaries, sheet music and CDs of Dalmatian klapa singing. Visit us and find out more about Croatian culture! Working hours: 9.00 – 13.00, 20.00 – 22.00 | Saturdays 10.00 – 12.00 Book Crossing Point „Dragon’s Village“ Look out for the yellow mini-library on the stone wall between café bar Barka and the library. This is Bol’s book crossing point. +38521635434, +385981811220 [email protected] f HrvatskaČitaonica BolEN Guided Walking Tour of the Dragon’s Cave situated 300m above Murvica. Start point: Murvica, 8.30am Total distance: 5 km. Total time: 4 hours (one hour uphill hike from Murvica) Tour available in Croatian, English or German Price: 120 kn (16€) per person with pick-up from Bol. Book at least one day in advance. Call 00385 95 635 966 1 to book.HR Walking Tour Zmajeve Špilje, koja se nalazi 300m iznad Murvice. Poèetak: Murvica, 08:30. Ukupna udaljenost: 5 km. Ukupno vrijeme: 4 sata (jedan sat uzbrdo hodanja od Murvice) Tour dostupna na hrvatskom, engleskom ili njemaèkom Cijena: 120 kn (16€) po osobi s pick-up iz Bola. Rezervirajte barem jedan dan unaprijed. Nazovite 00385 95 635 966 1 za rezervaciju.

EXCURSIONShandling the quad, leaving you to relax and Venice” due to the numerous small bridgesenjoy the beautiful scenery that Brač has over a narrow canal lined with typicalto offer. The 70km of meandering country Mediterranean architecture and Jelsa is aroads take you through forest and bush to very old town with a labyrinth of narrowVidova Gora - and back down to the coast streets leading away from its peculiarlyon a macadam road to discover hidden bays shaped town square.and beaches, followed by a wine tasting tocalm down after the adrenaline rush. Price: adult - 120kn, children 7-14yrs - 60knPrice: 750kn per quad/2 persons per vehicle Day: MondayDuration: 15:00 - 18:30 Duration: 09:00 - 15:00Excursion type: guided ATV tour Excursion type: boat/sightseeingBLACA BOAT TOUR - Travel back throughtime by visiting the monastery hidden in BIG GAME FISHING - Feel the thrill ofthe stone. This excursion includes a boatride to Blaca bay, a beautiful uphill hike hunting for big fish. Sail with us to the(approx. 40 minutes, mainly in the shade) western part of the island of Brač in searchto the monastery and a guided tour of the for Bluefin tunas, swordfish and severalmonastery complex before returning to kinds of sharks. Food, beverages, baits andthe boat and sailing back to Bol. tackle are provided. Come and try yourPrice: adult - 120kn, children 7-14yrs - 60kn hand at this popular sport. ArrangementsDay: Thursday can also be made for a restaurant in Bol toDuration: 09:00 - 14:30 prepare the fish you catch.Excursion type: boat/walking tour Price: 250EUR in total (max. 4 people)HVAR & PALMIŽANA - A sightseeing, Duration: 04:30 - 08:30 Excursion type: boatsun and sea excursion – the best ofboth worlds! Spend a couple of hours SAILING - Experience the magic of sailing.sightseeing in Hvar: wander through thenarrow kale (streets), stumble upon hidden Choose from this selection of short tripscafés beneath the city walls and take a walk for a unique adventure at sea. Never sailedto the 16th Century fortress. Then sail on before? No problem! Let the experiencedto the nearby bay of Palmižana with its skippers show you that sailing is forcrystal clear waters to enjoy the sun and everyone.the sea. An optional onboard fish picnic isoffered. FAMILY ADVENTURE - Discover the best ofPrice: from 160kn/adult, 80kn/children7-14yrs + 70kn fish picnic sailing and become captain of a well-tunedDay: every day crew - your family.Duration: 09:00 - 18:00Excursion type: boat/sightseeing Price: adult - 370kn, children<14yrs - 190kn (min. age: 4yrs)JELSA & VRBOSKA - Visit these two Duration: 2hrspeaceful fisherman villages on the island ACTIVE SAILING - a hands-on sail-liftingof Hvar and stop for a swim in a woodedcove. Vrboska is often referred to as “Little and rope-pulling adventure, whether you are a skilful sailor or keen on trying it out for the first time. Price: adult - 370kn (min. age: 14yrs) Duration: 2hrs28 www.adria-bol.hr

EXCURSIONS Top Tip...SAIL ’N’ SNORKEL - Sail to a secret bay and Come to our offices to know more about these excursions and their full itinerariesdive into the turquoise waters to discover and to book.the wonderful world below. Snorkellinggear is provided. 29Price: adult - 440kn, children<14yrs -220kn (min. age: 4yrs)Duration: 3hrsSUNSET SESSION – Sail into a beautifulsunset with your loved ones, relax andenjoy the sight of Zlatni Rat and thefabulous array of colours in the sky. A glassof sparkling wine is served onboard.Price: adult - 190kn, children<14yrs -90kn (min. age: 4yrs)Duration: 2hrsExcursion type: boatSUMMER BLUES CATAMARAN CRUISEAn all-inclusive sailing adventure on aunique catamaran, which starts with a bustransfer from Bol to Supetar with a photostop on Vidova Gora. Setting sail fromSupetar, explore the west coast of Brač asyou pass Mirca and Sutivan and stop for aswim in the bays of Bobovišća, Milna andLučice. On-board music entertainment,lunch and unlimited drinks!Price: adult - 520kn, children<14yrs - 260knDuration: 08:15 - 15:15Excursion type: boatVIS & THE BLUE CAVE - Craving to discovermore of the Adriatic? Experience the rarenatural phenomena of Vis: the Blue Caveand the Green Cave, visit the jaw-droppingStiniva beach, stop for lunch at the bayof Budlikovac and step back in time at aYugoslavian military tunnel.Price: adult - 80EUR, children 3-12yrs -60EUR (min. 6 people)Duration: 08:00 - 18:00Excursion type: boatwww.adria-bol.hr

RENT A FUN TIMEFor an easier and more relaxed restaurant or combine a few hours ofway to explore the island! family fun on the water slides in Supetar with a visit to Sutivan Zoo, which also hasVisit the island when it most suits you and a children’s play area, a picnic area and aat your own pace, without being restricted restaurant.by bus timetables and make spontaneousstop-offs and detours as something GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS - The konobeinteresting catches your eye. Below wegive you a few reasons why hiring a car or Toni, Kopačina, Gažul and Tomić are wortha scooter during your stay is a great idea! a trip for their mouth-watering traditional homemade specialities all made fromAN ALTERNATIVE BEACH DAY - Pack home- or locally grown ingredients. Or follow the “Dolčevita” gourmet walkingyour beach bags and a picnic and head to trail (6km). Pick up a “passport” fromSumartin, a peaceful port village with a Supetar’s Tourist Information Office.number of beautiful beaches (ask at theSumartin tourist office) or head to Povlja’s FOLLOW THE TRAIL - Go to Splitska andTičja Luka beach, a narrow sheltered baywith turquoise waters. follow the “Hercules” thematic trail to discover why the Rasohe quarry is anA FAMILY OUTING - Spend a day in important part of Brač’s and Split’s history, spend a “Day with Ivan Rendić”, pioneerLovrečina’s shallow waters and sandy of Croatian sculpture, in his birth town ofbeach with its own beach café and Supetar (pick up a guide from the Tourist Information Centre) or follow the “Olive Route”, an educational trail starting in Mirca. IN SEARCH OF A VIEW - See the picturesque village of Ložišća appear before you and then head to Bobovišća, situated in an incredibly beautiful deep sheltered bay. As soon as night falls, stop at Konoba Žiža’s, located between Nerežišća and Supetar, for the magical view of the lights of Split, Omiš, Makarska and the island of Šolta. Did you know… Book a taxi with us and your driver may also double-up as a tour guide. And you won’t have to worry about enjoying a little more of the local wine and rakija!30 www.adria-bol.hr

RENT A FUN TIMECHEVROLET SPARKRENAULT MEGANE CONVERTIBLECHEVROLET ORLANDO… and moreChildren’s seats available upon request. 50-125cc SCOOTERS Helmets included in price CARS: PRICES START FROM 29 EUR A DAY SCOOTERS: PRICES START FROM 14 EUR AN HOUR BIKES (e-bike, mountain & children’s) FROM 4 EUR AN HOUR INFO & BOOKING Vladimira Nazora 5, 21420 Bol tel. 00385 95 635 966 5 www.bracadventure.eu � [email protected]* Guests staying with Adria Tours receive a 10% discount on scooter and bike hirewww.adria-bol.hr 31

RENT A FUN TIMEBoats are ideal for finding those deserted LUNCH STOPS FOR HUNGRY SAILORSbeaches and hidden coves, accessible onlyby sea - an exciting family adventure or a Konoba Pipo, located in Uvala Lukaromantic getaway. between Povlja and Pučišća, is only accessible by sea. Housed in a traditionalNO SKIPPER REQUIRED! - Visitors can hire stone house on the site of an old quarry, it has a children’s playground and there aresmall motorboats (without the need for a five small beaches nearby.skipper) and find a beach, cove or swimmingbay all for themselves! We can point you in Terasa Ciccio, a family-run restaurant nearthe right direction, so pack enough food, Murvica, is also worth visiting. It has thedrink and sun cream to last the whole simplest menu on Earth: the fish that hasday and enjoy your own Robinson Crusoe been caught that day and homegrownadventure or private beach party. lamb, washed down with homemade wine. There is also a private beach.FASTER AND BIGGER - Hiring a larger Top Tip...motorboat or speedboat along with skipper(unless you hold a boating license yourself) During the autumn months, when the mainallows you to sail further afield and organise tourist season is over, a popular occupationyour own custom-made excursions around for local people is to go squid fishing. Get inBrač or to neighbouring islands. Spend a touch with this local tradition and enjoy aday swimming in the bays of Hvar’s Pakleni relaxing adventure at sea. Ask for details.Islands (Hell’s Islands) or on the south side ofŠolta, where many bays are approachable Did you know…only by boat and on foot. AdriaTours arranges custom-made boat transfers to neighbouring islands and to mainland destinations such as Split and Makarska?32 www.adria-bol.hr

BOAT EXCURSIONSWATER TAXIBIG GAME FISHING Vladimira Nazora 5 21420 Bol • Island Brač tel: 00385 95 635 966 5 [email protected] www.bracadventure.eu

WHERE TO STAYHotels, B&Bs, holiday kitchen and BBQ facilities. Some also havevillas, apartments a swimming pool for that refreshing dip atand private rooms any time of the day!Quality accommodation BOOKING COULDN’T BE EASIER - Come toto suit everybody’s pocket the Adria Tours office and let us know whatJust arrived in Bol and looking for you are looking for. We will find the bestsomewhere to stay? Or maybe you’ve solution that fits your needs and budget orfallen in love with Bol and are already find us online at www.adria-bol.hr.planning your next holiday here? LITTLE EXTRAS & DISCOUNTS - WhenADRIA TOURS offers modern and stylish you book with us, we also offer you theapartments and villas of all shapes and following complimentary services andsizes that offer the luxury of a hotel with discounts:the comfort of a home. • A free pick-up service from Bol’s busWe personally select each accommodation station or catamaran pier to yourfacility, choosing only those that meet our accommodation.very high standards. Having only the best • Secure luggage storage on the day ofof Bol to offer you, we then tailor our offer departure, as well as its delivery to theto meet your specific needs, providing you designated locationwith a personal service and an individual • Free and unlimited use of the internet atoffer. our reception • Free parking at Zlatni Rat beachPlus we will take care of everything from • 5% discount on boat hirethe first to the last minute of your holiday, • 10% discount on taxi services and transfersleaving you to simply relax and enjoy your • 5% to 10% discount on our sightseeingholiday. tours and boat excursions • 10% discount on scooter and bike hireVILLAS & HOLIDAY APARTMENTS - If you • 10% discount at “Gradele” restaurant • 10% discount on sports activitiesprefer to be a little more independent or (scuba diving)stay somewhere more spacious, beautifulvillas or self-catering holiday apartmentscome with multiple bedrooms, a balcony,garden or terrace often with sea-view,34 www.adria-bol.hr

WHERE TO STAY holiday ACCOMMODATION We provide dream vacation and authentic island experience, tailor made for you.www.adria-bol.hr INFO & BOOKING Bra~ka cesta 10, 21420 Bol, Croatia tel. +385 (0)21 635 966 · fax: +385 (0)21 635 977 [email protected] 35

WHERE TO STAY NOW WITH SWIMMING POOL www.hotel-bol.comThis boutique hotel blends contemporary Wake up to an abundant buffet breakfast,styling with traditional Dalmatian island sweet or savoury, take our free shuttlefeatures and the warm hospitality of bus service to Zlatni Rat beach or relaxDalmatian people to create luxurious to your heart’s content poolside, enjoy aaccommodation of superior standard refreshing drink or a Dalmatian snack fromwhere you can relax and enjoy your our lobby bar and wind down enjoyingholiday in ultimate comfort. the wonderful views from your balcony, before heading into town for dinner.Situated just a few minutes’ walkingdistance from Bol’s centre, Hotel Bol Be our guest at Hotel Bol and enjoy youroffers 5 Deluxe suites and 18 rooms, an own Dalmatian island sanctuary!outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and afitness room. The hotel also features aconference room, business facilities andgarage parking.36 www.adria-bol.hr

USEFUL INFORMATIONBOL DOCTORS CLINIC IN BOL, Loža 1 Tel: 00385 (0)21 635 112Banks & Exchanges BOL DENTAL PRACTICE, Loža 1SPLITSKA BANKA, Frane Radića 16 Tel: 00385 (0)21 635 093July - Aug. Mon - Fri 09:00 - 13:00 & 18:00 -20:00. Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. BOL PRIVATE DENTIST, Uz Gospojicu 14 Tel: 00385 (0)21 635 698FINA, Frane Radića 14Mon - Fri. 08:00 - 14:00 Sat 08:00 - 12:00.Closed Sun.PEMILAN MONEY EXCHANGE, Riva SUPETARMon - Sun. 08:00 – 23:00. TOURIST CLINIC, M. Vodanovića 24The post office (see below) also provides Tel: 00385 (0)21 640 014a money exchange service as do the big Jul & Aug Open 09:00 - 16:00hotel complexes. 24HR CASUALTY DEPARTMENTOther Services M. Vodanovića 24 Tel: 00385 (0) 21 640 014POST OFFICE, Uz pjacu 501.07 - 31.08: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 21:00, Sat08:00 - 12:00, Closed Sun.01.09 - 30.06: Mon 08:00 - 17:00, Tues - Fri07:00 - 15:00, Closed Sat & Sun.INA GAS STATION, V. Nazora 3June - Sept Open 07:00 - 21:00Oct - May Open 08:00 - 12:00 & 16:00 -19:00Opening times may be subject to changePHARMACY, Porat bolskih pomoracaTel: 00385 (0)21 635 98708.05 - 30.06: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 20:00, Sat08:00 - 13:00, Sun closed01.07 - 31.08: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 22:00, Sun08:00 - 12:00 & 17:00 - 20:00www.adria-bol.hr 37

USEFUL INFORMATION TAXIS & TRANSFERS Adria Tours offers taxi transfers to and from Supetar and Sumartin and can organise an exclusive airport transfer, which takes you directly to Split by speedboat and then by taxi to the airport. We can also organise custom- made boat transfers to neighbouring islands.Not really wanting you to leave the island www.adria-bol.hrjust yet, but aware that organising yourjourney back to the airport can be a sourceof undesired stress, here is some usefulinformation to help you make that processas easy and as simple as possible.Car ferries from Supetar to Split and fromSumartin to Makarska sail several timesa day, every day of the week and arethe most flexible public transportoption to get to the mainland. Thecatamaran to Split leaves directlyfrom Bol but only once a day inthe early morning and tickets canbe bought half an hour beforedeparture time at the ticket officeon the pier.Local air-conditioned buses runfrom Bol throughout the day toSupetar. There is also a bus that runsfour times a day from Bol to Sumartin inthe high season.38

USEFUL INFORMATION CATAMARAN: DUBROVNIK - KORČULA - HVAR - BOL - SPLIT 09.06. - 18.09. Every day SPLIT - BOL 15:45 BOL - HVAR 16:50 HVAR - KORČULA 17:45 KORČULA - DUBROVNIK 19:15 DUBROVNIK - KORČULA 07:15 KORČULA - HVAR 09:15 HVAR - BOL 10:45 BOL - SPLIT 11:40 CATAMARAN: JELSA - BOL - SPLIT 02.06. - 01.10. Monday - Saturday Sundays 07:00 JELSA - BOL 06:00 07:30 The following timetables apply to the period 02.06.17. – 01.10.17. and were correct at the time of printing. Outside of this period, timetables are available from the Adria Tours Information Office or main offices. You may also consult the following websites: BOL - SPLIT 06:25 16:30 www.jadrolinija.hr/en for ferry and catamaran and www.autotrans.hr for bus timetables. 17:50 SPLIT - BOL 16:30 BOL - JELSA 17:50FERRY: SUPETAR - SPLIT (50 minutes) 02.06. - 01.10. Every daySUPETAR - SPLIT 05:00, 06:30, 07:45, 09:00, 10:30, 11:45*, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30*, 18:00, 19:30, 20:45, 22:45SPLIT - SUPETAR 05:15, 06:15, 07:45, 09:00, 10:30*, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15, 15:15*, 16:45, 18:00, 19:30, 21:00, 23:59* only from 30.06. to 03.09.FERRY: SUMARTIN - MAKARSKA (60 minutes) 02.06. - 29.06. | 04.09. - 01.10. Every day SUMARTIN - MAKARSKA 06:00*, 11:00, 15:00, 18:30 MAKARSKA - SUMARTIN 09:00, 12:30, 17:00, 20:00** 30.06. - 03.09. SUMARTIN - MAKARSKA 06:00, 09:30, 13:00, 16:30, 20:00 MAKARSKA - SUMARTIN 08:00, 11:00, 14:30, 18:00, 21:00* Ferry sails at 08:00 on Sundays & Bank Holidays** Service sails at 21:00 on 07.09.2016.NB. This ferry is smaller than the Supetar - Split ferry and there is often a long queue.Arrive early to ensure you get on with your vehicle.BUS: BOL - SUPETARAs the local bus timetable changes throughout the summer, we advise you to ask for thelatest timetable at our main office or information office (at Bol’s bus station) or visit www.autotrans.hr.www.adria-bol.hr 39

Distances from Bol (km).Dol Milna Murvica Postir 5,6 35BOL 40 43

ra Povlja Pučišća Sumartin Supetar Sutivan Škrip 29 22 26 35 40,6 30,5

12 C14 AD14 1 12. Studenac supermarket 13. Fresh vegetable and fruit marketA Adria Tours Main Office 14. Road to MurvicaB Adria Tours Information Office 15. Catamaran pier & ticket officeC Hotel Bol 16. Bus stationD Gradele - Dalmatian Grill 17. Splitska Banka (currency exchange) 18. FINA (currency exchange) 1. Zlatni Rat 19. Pemilan (currency exchange) 2. Dominican Monastery 20. Post office 3. Dešković Gallery 21. Gas station INA 4. Dom Kulture 22. Pharmacy 5. Church of St John and Theodor 23. Tomy supermarket 6. Parish Church Our Lady of Carmel 24. Stina Wine Cellar 7. Chapel of St Anthony 8. Kuća u kući 9. Snoopy Games Arcade10. Outdoor Cinema11. Konzum supermarket

23 12 13 3 7 12 20 6 11 22 4 17 18 8 19 15 24 10 16 5 9 21 B 2 ADRIA TOURS MAIN OFFICE Did you know… Tel: 00385 (0) 21 635 966 we would be very happy to answer any MAY AND OCTOBER of your enquiries and assist you during your holiday. Open 08:00 - 20:00; JUNE - SEPTEMBER Open 08:00 - 22:00; NOVEMBER - APRIL Open 09:00 - 15:00, Closed Sat & Sun. ADRIA TOURS INFORMATION OFFICE (at the bus station) MAY AND OCTOBER Open 08:00 - 20:00 JUNE - SEPTEMBER Open 08:00 - 22:00 © 2017This guide is brought to you by AdriaTours Bol. All information was correct at time of printing but may be subject to change. Prices listed are indicative.

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