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Croatia's Adriatic coast is dotted with islands of all shapes and
sizes. Islands property could be find on almost every Dalmatian island. Brac is
the nearest island to Split and is big enough to have its own small airport. The
largest town is Supetar, to the north, which has decent restaurants and good
beaches.
Apartments here start at under £40,000.
Hvar is a long, thin island and Hvar Town at the western
point is a fashionable resort. It has a wealth of ancient buildings and
narrow streets, with a great choice of restaurants and bars.
Large
apartments cost between £60,000 and £100,000.
Among islands property, Vis is the island furthest away
from Croatia's mainland - a two-and-a-half hour ferry journey from
Split. It's a beautiful, rugged island with a population of around 3,000
and has two main towns, Vis and Komiza. Three or four-bedroom homes cost
about £70,000, with distance from the mainland ensuring that prices are
lower than elsewhere.
Korcula is just off the Peljesac peninsula. The town of
Korcula itself is a splendid medieval city, while the coast is dotted
with small villages and nice beaches. Mljet's major attraction is its
National park, encompassing it, cliffs, reefs, small islands, forests
and unusual saltwater lakes. There are a couple of small villages but
property is hard to come by. Stone houses with just two or three
bedrooms generally sell for well over £250,000 and prices on the islands
have risen 20 per cent in the last year. Of course, those with very deep
pockets could just buy one of the big number of smaller islands that are
for sale.
The islands property are home to a growing
international community and 30,000 homes were bought by foreigners in
2003. The new laws designed to prevent construction too close to the
waterfront will also prevent overdevelopment. The islands are home to
many beautiful houses. Hvar Island is the sunniest place in Croatia.
Towns on the islands become crowded in summer. Houses are often owned by
more than one person and it's essential to find and agree a sale with
them all.
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