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The island of Brac is well known for its lovely coves and beaches, wonderful bathing and unsurpassed scenic beauty which provides an ideal setting for an escape from the tempo of modern living. It is the third largest island in the Adriatic and enjoys hot and dry summers. The island is famous for its vineyards, olive groves, lush pine forests and its white stone, which has been used in many famous buildings all over the world, including the White House in Washington. There are beautiful Renaissance and Baroque palaces along the island's famous, picturesque bays.
Bol is Brac's oldest coastal settlement and its origins have been traced to the beginning of the Christian era. Situated on the south shore of the island, nestling under the steep heights of Mt. Vidova Gora, it is a distinctive medieval seaport and the most well known resort on the island. In the harbour area, there is a promenade with a selection of bars, cafés and restaurants. The famous ‘Zlatni Rat' beach, known as the ‘Golden Horn', was voted ‘The best beach in Europe' by the Daily Telegraph in 2009 and ‘One of the ten best beaches in the world' by Lonely Planet, also in 2009. This unique beach is 630m long and extends 300m into the sea. There are also other beautiful pebble beaches nearby.