Zlatni Rat
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Zlatni Rat is a narrow white pebble beach on a promontory
near Bol
, located 2 km west of Bol harbour, on the southern coast of the island of Brač
, Croatia
. The shape of the beach shifts with the changes in tide, currents and wind, veering out into the sea 634 m long. A reliable afternoon westerly wind known as a Maestral, together with clear and somewhat cool water make the beach a destination for windsurfers
.
The beach is bordered by a pine tree grove in which one can find remnants of a Roman villa rustica
, including a swimming pool.
The westmost edge of the beach and several coves to the west of the main beach are clothing-optional
.
The promontory is protected as a geomorphological phenomenon.
Promontory
Promontory may refer to:*Promontory, a prominent mass of land which overlooks lower lying land or a body of water*Promontory, Utah, the location where the United States first Transcontinental Railroad was completed...
near Bol
Bol, Croatia
Bol is a town on the south of the island of Brač in theSplit-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,661 .Bol is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni rat . It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with the tidal movement, a unique sight...
, located 2 km west of Bol harbour, on the southern coast of the island of Brač
Brac
Brač is an island in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia, with an area of 396 km², making it the largest island in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the Adriatic. Its tallest peak, Vidova Gora, or Mount St. Vid, stands at 778 m, making it the highest island point in the Adriatic...
, Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
. The shape of the beach shifts with the changes in tide, currents and wind, veering out into the sea 634 m long. A reliable afternoon westerly wind known as a Maestral, together with clear and somewhat cool water make the beach a destination for windsurfers
Windsurfing
Windsurfing or sailboarding is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board usually two to four metres long, powered by the orthogonal effect of the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and comprises a...
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The beach is bordered by a pine tree grove in which one can find remnants of a Roman villa rustica
Villa rustica
Villa rustica was the term used by the ancient Romans to denote a villa set in the open countryside, often as the hub of a large agricultural estate . The adjective rusticum was used to distinguish it from an urban or resort villa...
, including a swimming pool.
The westmost edge of the beach and several coves to the west of the main beach are clothing-optional
Naturism
Naturism or nudism is a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and in public. It may also refer to a lifestyle based on personal, family and/or social nudism....
.
The promontory is protected as a geomorphological phenomenon.