Summary
Velo Koštilo is a rocky height above Bol associated with hillfort remains and the surveillance of Brač's southern coast. It stands out in the steep landscape below Vidova gora.
Velo Koštilo is a rocky height above Bol associated with hillfort remains and the surveillance of Brač's southern coast. It stands out in the steep landscape below Vidova gora.
Height above Bol
The Bol Tourist Board describes Koštilo as a fortified position with an Illyrian hillfort along the ridge above the settlement. A hiking route description from Bol towards Vidova gora mentions traces of a fort on hard-to-reach cliffs. The summit and the archaeological boundary may not correspond to the same point on the map.
Historical layers
The name Koštilo is associated with a fort or castle. Specialist references also include studies of Late Antique fortifications that mention this position. Dating individual remains requires distinguishing the hillfort period from later fortification; the general name does not confirm the age of every visible wall.
Access and visiting
Koštilo is in steep terrain above Bol. The hiking route to Vidova gora provides spatial context, but this does not mean every turn-off towards the fort remains is maintained or marked. Check the route and make sure you are prepared for steep, rocky terrain before setting out.
