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Vidova

Vidova Gora, commonly referred to simply as Vidova, is the highest peak on the Croatian island of Brač and the highest point of the Adriatic islands, with an elevation of 778 meters above sea level. It lies in Split-Dalmatia County, near the village and tourist town of Bol, at the western end of Brač. The summit sits atop a limestone massif characteristic of the island, with pine forests on its slopes and rugged karst terrain near the top.

Access is primarily by road from Bol, followed by a short walk to the viewpoint, and there

From Vidova Gora, on clear days visitors enjoy panoramic views across the Adriatic Sea, with the neighboring

The name Vidova Gora is Croatian for Vidova Mountain; Vidova is thought to derive from a personal

are
also
marked
hiking
trails
from
Bol
and
other
parts
of
the
island
that
lead
to
the
summit.
The
drive
to
the
top
is
popular
especially
during
sunrise
and
sunset;
trails
vary
in
length
and
difficulty.
islands
of
Brač,
Hvar,
Korčula,
Šolta
and
the
mainland
coast
visible,
potentially
extending
to
the
Pelješac
Peninsula
and
Biokovo
to
the
north.
name
or
from
the
Slavic
root
vid-
meaning
"to
see"
or
"view,"
reflecting
its
role
as
a
vantage
point.