Hvar is the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic: the sun shines 2718 hours a year! Small medieval towns, numerous bays and lavender, the smell of which is felt everywhere, lush subtropical vegetation and mild climate make this island one of the most beautiful places for recreation in Croatia. And in the eponymous capital of the island life does not freeze day or night.
To come to the island is best in June, when the tender-purple lavender and pink oleander blossom, making the island fantastically beautiful and fragrant. By the way, and the weather at this time of year is already good for recreation, tourists are a little more, and the prices are low.
Phone Numbers
8-10-385-21-phone number
How to get to
You can get to the island only on the water - then he and the island! There are three ferry lines connecting Hvar with the land: Yelsa - Bol - Split, Sutchurai - Drvenik, Stari Grad - Split. You can also use the catamaran from Split.
Already in the harbor before the travelers there are joyful pictures of island life: thickets of oleander, olives, grapes hide picturesque houses with red tile roofs and make the streets shady.
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A bit of history
The island was inhabited in ancient times, archaeological finds date back to the 3-4 millennium BC. e. The Slavic tribes came to the island in the 8th century, and before that the island was inhabited by Greeks, then by the Romans. In 1147 the island was occupied by the Venetians, then it was repeatedly passed from hand to hand, like many settlements and islands of this region. As part of an independent Croatia, the island became in 1990.
Transport
It should be noted that there is practically no public transport on the island, so there are two ways to ensure yourself the freedom to move around the island: the first is to rent a car (the more usual way), the second is to rent a moped (more authentic).
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The main resorts of Hvar
Jelsa, a port town on the northern coast of the island of Hvar, is one of the first nudist centers in Croatia. There are beautiful sandy beaches, to the east of the center of the town there is the sandy bay of Milna, and on the small Glavica peninsula - the thermal sanatorium Soline.
Hotels and restaurants
Find accommodation on the island (as, indeed, throughout Croatia) - no problem: numerous hotels, private villas and apartments will hospitably welcome tourists .The main thing is not to make a mistake in the choice, but the choice is purely personal..The island's restaurants offer a variety of seafood dishes, which is typical for any island in the region .All seafood fresh, delicious, cooked in local traditions .But for those who do not accept such food, the menu always has international cuisine .Regardless of which kitchen is preferred, drink food better with one of the local wines .The
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Shopping and souvenirs
The most popular souvenir from tourists on the island of Hvar is lavender, which grows here in abundance and during the flowering period makes the island just magical. Lavender from the island is taken in all sorts: it's a sachet with dried flowers, exuding a delicate pleasant aroma, and lavender cosmetic and perfume products with remarkable properties, and just a panel with a blossoming lavender.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Hvar
From the sights of the island is the oldest public theater in Europe, built in 1612, as well as the Renaissance cathedral with an original bell tower, a rich vestry and paintings of old masters. In addition, the Franciscan monastery in Hvar, the residence of Hectorovich in Stari Grad, the church in Jels and the Venetian castle in Sucurai.
The capital and the largest city on the island - Hvar .It is a beautiful ancient city of great importance in European culture: it is included in the list of historic Mediterranean cities in .The main attraction and the semantic center of the city is the St. Stephen's Cathedral, built in the 16th century .In the 17th century a bell tower was added to it, from which a wonderful view opens: you can see not only the city and the island on which it stands, but also the nearby islands .In the cathedral you can admire the collection of ancient paintings and objects of worship .An interesting moment: on the square in front of the cathedral is the City Well .The
Due to natural features, the island has a place of difficulty with fresh water, so the attitude to the wells is respectful .On the picturesque hill of Sveti Nikola stands from Napoleonic times fortress .Of course, it has long lost its strategic importance, but it also opens a wonderful view of the surrounding area .Even the question arises whether for military purposes it was built? Maybe just out of love for beautiful panoramas? The third point from which you can grasp the large space is the clock tower .Monumental building of the arsenal, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, though it looks heavy, but adorns the city .By the way, on the second floor in 1612 was opened one of the first public theaters in Europe .Near the city of Hvar is in the Creek bay Franciscan monastery .Its storehouses conceal a rich collection of antiquities: amazingly beautiful, expensive decorated books, coins of different periods, paintings of old masters, among them a lot of works of the Venetian Palma del Vecchio .It's interesting to stroll through the covered gallery of a monastery built in the Renaissance style .The
Life sometimes presents amazing surprises. For example, near Hvar there are Adovo islands. They received their name in antiquity: here resin was used to impregnate ships. Today, a place with such a chilling name is the world famous nudist resort with wonderful pebbly and sandy beaches. Photos Hvar (12)