Bol is probably the most popular destination on the island of Brac and is Croatia's favourite windsurfing spot. It's a lively village with a lot to offer: natural beauty, watersports, shops, restaurants and nightlife. The oldest coastal town on the island, Bol was initially a fishing village and centre of wine production, but its location, views over the channel to the neighbouring island of Hvar, and, above all, its spectacular beach have made it an obvious tourist destination. Despite its status as a major tourist centre, the town of 1,500 people does not look touristy as most of the guest accommodation is hidden in a pine forest to the west of the town, close to the very popular Zlatni Rat beach.
