is the highest mountain and one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Adriatic.
Standing at 780m a.s.l.it is also the highest peak on all of the Adriatic
islands. The main access to Vidova Gora is a paved road beginning at the
Kneževravan highland, close to Nerežišće. All trails are marked and it is not
difficult to follow. The mountain trail from Bol is much more attractive
but also more challenging, so get your water bottles ready and set out on an
adventure. 20min drive from our hotel
This paradise beach is one of the most beautiful on the Croatian coastline and
one of the top beaches in Europe. 2km west from the harbour town of Bol
you will find this spectacular long golden pebble beach that streches out in the
adriatic sea. (15mintues drive from our hotel)
founded in the 16th century nestled under the Karst caves of Vidova gora on the
southern shores of the island of Brač a number of hermitic monasteries were
founded by the Glagolitic priests, it may only be reached by foot. The
hermitage's origin were the stone partitioned cave, from then on the dilligent
built a church and hermitage, residential buildings and farm buildings on the
cliff face. They turned vast forests into rich vineyards and olive groves. It is
a wonder to see how the inhabitants of Blaca were able to struggle with wild
nature and poor soil and yet managed to survive in such conditions for four
centuries. It is a natrual and cultrual phenomenon. (20 minute drive from our
hotel)
Located an hours hike above a small etno village named Murvica, this cave was
home to monks who maintained the tradition of glagolitic writing. The dragon was
carved by an unknown monk in the 15th century while the monks still lived here,
and they even built a chapel in the cave. As well as the dragon there are moons
and othger cult symbols. On the eastern side above the chapel there are carved
human figures and birds in nests, indicating that this was a christian
sanctuary, which nevertheless had elements of pagon religions (30 minutes drive
from our hotel.)
begain in 1909 and many generations of superior craftsman were educated here. Not
only has it been running for over 100 years, it is a fine tourist destination.
Venturing into the school, the sound of hammering, sanding and chiseling of
stone and rooms full of unique stone sculptures will make you feel as if you are
in another era. (4 minute walk from our hotel)