beach Mali Rat
Bol, Split-Dalmatia4.1 ★ (39)
Mali Rat is a small, tidy pebble beach set between Zlatni Rat and the center of Bol, with clear water and a gentle, shallow entry that suits families. A neighboring beach bar (Noa Bar) and restaurants serve well-reviewed food and drink, though a repetitive music playlist draws mild complaints. The main friction point is the price and service of the rented sunbeds.
- Best time:
- Late spring (late May) to early summer for milder crowds and easy sunbed availability; visit for sunset views over the Adriatic.
- Who it's for:
- Families with kids and couples wanting an easy-access, relaxed beach close to Bol's amenities.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- pebble
“Quiet small pebble beach”
- Water quality
- clean, clear
“Clean waters”
- Family friendly
- yes
“ideal for children as it's shallow for easy entry”
- Bar
- yes
“Good pub, Noa Bar”
- Restaurant
- yes
“Lunch and drinks were delicious”
- Sunbeds
- yes, ~40€ for 2 with umbrella
“40€ for 2 sunbeds!”
- Cleanliness
- clean
“Clean waters”
- Crowd level
- can be crowded with sunbeds
“too many sunbeds, leaving little space”
- Beach size
- small
“Quiet small pebble beach”
Good to know
- sea urchins in deeper water — “sea urchins are only found deeper down among the large rocks”
- large rocks uncomfortable on towel — “The rocks are quite large, and they can be a bit uncomfortable”
- windy when wind blows from Makarska — “If the wind blows from Makarska, it's quite windy”
Pros
- +Clear, clean water
- +Gentle shallow entry, great for children
- +Central location between Zlatni Rat and Bol
- +Good bar and well-priced, tasty food nearby
- +Dogs allowed
Cons
- −Sunbeds expensive (~40€ for two with umbrella) with no negotiation
- −Reports of a rude beach attendant
- −Little free space for those without loungers
- −Large rocks make lying on a towel uncomfortable
- −Windy when wind comes from Makarska; repetitive bar music
FAQ
- Is Mali Rat good for children?
- Yes, reviewers highlight the shallow, gentle entry to the water that makes it comfortable for kids, though sea urchins can appear in deeper areas among rocks.
- How much do sunbeds cost?
- Reviewers report around 40€ for two sunbeds and an umbrella, though one paid 30€ for four loungers in late May; several found the pricing steep and non-negotiable.
- Are there food and drinks nearby?
- Yes, there's a beach bar (Noa Bar) and restaurants nearby, with reviewers praising the fish plate and reasonably priced lunch and drinks.
- Is it a sandy beach?
- It's mainly a small pebble beach with large rocks; the entry has a gentle slope, and some reviewers described it as sandy-feeling.
- Can I bring a dog?
- Yes, at least one reviewer noted that dogs are allowed.
Location
21420, Bol, Croatia
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