
The town draws its roots from pre-historic times, being mentioned even as early as 4000 B.C., while the fortifield wall protecting the town's exposed northern part speaks of the town's long history. That is why the Romans gave the town the name "Caput Insulae", which evolved into Caisole. This tradition of having dual names, represents a virtue that should be cherished and preserved. The Coratioan version of the name - Beli, stems from the time of Bela IV. who sought refuge here from the conquering Tartar hordes. Entering this particular microcosm, one gets the impression that some hidden internal clock has been ticking away for centuries, marking the rhytms of time and life.
Witnesses to this are the remins of the Roman period and the fortifications of the Middle-Ages, the Roman-Gothic style churches, old balconies, hous facades and decor, and the Glagolic inscriptions on the tombstones. Especially impressive is the cemented area situated on a slope, similar in appereance to an amphitheatre, and surrounded by seats made of stone. This was a place where villagers met, a sort of a town square, the lone remnant of the ancient and short-lived democracy when Beli was an independent commune around the year 1000 A.D. Beli is an ideal spot for anyone that wants to spend his vacation in a peaceful atmosphere and in harmony with nature.
Here the locals will offer you their hospitality in celan and tidy rooms, while there is also a well-kept camping site for caping entusiasts by the beach.