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This spring all those in love with walks, cycling, eno-gastronomy, and all other forms of tourism are warmly invited to a picturesque place of Bol. Former place of residence of farmers, fishermen and seamen is a real tourist mecca today, visited by many tourists even from elite world destinations.
Although Bol is especially visited in summer; in spring, when new life awakens, it will shine it its full glory. Many tourist agencies offer various routes during which you can get familiar with all the beauties and mystique of this little place. During half-day excursion, you can visit Dragon’s Cave i.e. a monument of cave monastery life from the 15th century, located above Murvica place. It is actually a temple and residence of Franciscan Glagolitic from 15th century, with a relief of a dragon, after which it got its name.
Cycling, windsurfing and surfing
For those who like cycling or mountaineering and use their own two feet rather than two wheels, a climb to Vidova Gora is especially interesting. It is located on 778 m above sea level and it offers a beautiful view of the archipelago – islands of Hvar, Korčula and Vis, and world-known beach Golden Cape, listed among 40 the most beautiful beaches in the world.
In springtime, you can also enjoy windsurfing and surfing because the wind will take you to the exact direction you wish for. Those who are more daring can devote themselves to diving which is equally interesting at any time of year. Bol Tourist Board leaves nothing to chance so they paid special attention to perfectly arranged walkways and small quad roads.
But, Golden Cape beach is a perfect place for all the more popular kitesurfing because of the west wind (maestral) that blows at the speed of 15-25 knots. If you are not a professional kitesurfer, do not worry, there is a kitesurfing school in Bol.
Crafty hands of Brač people made magnificent stone works
If you ask people from tourist agencies or Bol Tourist Board to recommend an excursion around the place and the island, they will certainly recommend a visit to famous Brač’s masonry school in Pučišća where magnificent works of art are made of Brač’s stone. Once you are enchanted by the works of crafty stonemasons’ hands, we recommend you a visit to Blaca desert, the former famous Glagolitic desert where stars observatory was located at more recent times. It is on the south side of the island of Brač, between Milna and Bol. Tour guides can tell you the story about this desert, but the most important thing to know is that there are a monastery and a church.
Increasingly popular Nordic climbing
Nordic climbing is becoming all the more popular and it is exactly the sport that is very interesting in springtime. By setting out on this hilly excursion that lasts a little less than 4 hours you are keeping fit and preserving your health, and what’s most important, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful nature. The Nordic excursion starts in Murvica, and with an easy climb, you will come to Silvio and Stipančić monastery where stone tombs are located. If you continue on, you will come across aforementioned Dragon’s Cave and see many reliefs, carved triptychs and unusual characters.
Not everything is designed only for those in search of adventure, sport and healthy life; those who enjoy romance can find something for themselves as well. Namely, as the legend says, on 600 metres long sandy beach Golden Cape, there is a stone of fortune in a shape of snail house. The one who finds it will be awarded by – great happiness! Therefore, set out on a journey because you never know where the grain of happiness awaits you!
Photo: Tz Bol
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