I
feel so excited when talking about the romantic
Hvar island. It quite normal for me because my parents and my whole
family were born there. I spent most of my summer holidays there in
the small town Stari Grad.
This romantic Island is a great place for a vacation. It is one of
the few places where you can escape from the big city life and catch
your breath and relax.
Hvar spreads out 80 km (60 miles) from west to east and it is truly
paradise for its tourists. The two main towns are Hvar and Stari
Grad.
Hvar is the biggest city on the island , called the “Croatian
Madeira”. Hvar receives more than 2724 hours of sunshine each year,
more than anywhere else in the country. Medieval Hvar is a small
town that lies between protective pine-covered slopes and the azure
Adriatic Sea. The main street promenade runs along the harbor, where
you will find the most important sights. Some hotels are just along
this stretch while others are north-west of the town center.
Romantic Hvar Island - Things to See:
- Saint Stephen /Sveti
Stefan/ square
- The Renaissance theatre
from 1612 (the oldest in Europe)
- The Bishop’s Treasury
- 15th century Franciscan
monastery
 The most popular beaches are on the
Pakleni(Hell) islands connected to the main island with regular taxi
boats leaving in front of the Hvar Arsenal built in 1611. On the
islands Jerolim and Stipanska, you will find the most popular
regular and nudist beaches.
What to do?
Rent a boat - In the centre of Hvar you can rent a boat and take a
marvellous trip around the surrounding islands. It's actually a very
exciting trip, with many interesting places to see... and at very
reasonable price.
Banana Boat Ride - If you prefer more excitement then you'll love
the banana boat ride. This is my personal favorite, you and your
friends sit on the banana. Then it's pulled by a speedboat for about
10 minutes....of course the speedboat makes sharp turns which causes
you to fall off. Thats the best part!!!
Parasail - Parasailing your worries is the ultimate activity. You
get to enjoy a beautiful one of a kind view for 20 minutes.
Parasailing is so much fun!!! You don't need to bring anything, just
yourselves. The price includes the equipment.
Romantic Hvar Island - Where to eat?
Restaurants:
You’ll have to hunt to find Macondo, located on a tiny alley just
off the main square, but its well worth it to sample the fresh
seafood. The restaurant is named after the town in "One Hundred
Years of Solitude,” and the décor is understated, with stone walls,
a few pieces of modern art and simple white tablecloths. Order the
catch of the day or the gregada, a thick seafood soup.
If
you’re looking for something more casual, try Menego. Some of the
best dishes are marinated anchovies, octopus and chickpea salad,
figs stuffed with almonds, and Dalmatian ham, which is smooth and
buttery. The fashionable place heads to Luna (1 Petar Hektorovica,
Hvar town). The food is classic with a specialty, such as shrimp and
smoked salmon.
Nightlife: Some of the city’s best clubs feel like they have been
imported directly from Ibiza. Carpe Diem is the biggest and best
known, with internationally known DJs.
Hotels:
Romantic Hvar island is steadily becoming one of the hottest
European party destinations - and for good reason with its mix of
sun, beaches and clubs. But choose your hotel carefully as most are
functional rather than stylish. The big exception - and the best
place to stay in Hvar town - is the Riva Hotel, a member of Small
Luxury Hotels of the World.
Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers
have to say about hotels in Hvar
 Stari Grad (Old Town), is one of the oldest towns in Croatia
and is on romantic Hvar island. This old town known as Pharos, was
founded in 385 BC by Greek colony. The Romans ousted the Greeks in
219 BC. Later, Slavs settled the town and it became the capital of
the island until 1278.
Stari Grad on Romantic Hvar Island - Thing to see:
The first highlight is Tvrdalj, the home of the poet Petar
Hektorovic in a 16th century castle with fish pond that reflects the
poet's love for fish and the sea.
Another highlight is the old Dominican monastery, founded in 1482,
damaged by the Turks and later fortified with a tower.
Where to eat?
I recommend two restaurants: Eremitaz and Jurin podrum(Cellar)
Get a table outside on one of the quiet small streets, sit back and
relax and enjoy a long leisurely lunch. The food is well prepared
and simple. Try lobster spaghetti and I guarantee you’ll be back
next year.
The most beautiful Hvar beaches!
Hvar town party beaches
Find your Hvar hotel
Favorite Hvar's beaches are scattered on nearby Pakleni islands.
There one can find rocky and pebble beaches, nudist beaches, but the
real party begins after swimmers return to the town. You will find
some of the best bars and clubs on the Dalmatian coast in the
fantastic ambiance of the town of Hvar. Explore the chic korzo that
rules Hvar town at night. Right on the harbor, Carpe Diem cafe/club
is situated and its after beach parties are famous. Summer,
beautiful people, few cocktails and soon you'll find yourself doing
something tomorrow you'll rather forget. It is a place to see and to
be seen.
Palmizana is a small island in the South Adriatic,
well-known for the highest
number of sunny hours in the Mediterranean. It's part of the Paklina
archipelago, positioned south of the island of Hvar
On the right side of
Stari Grad bay you will find a lot of small caves Free
Nudist
beaches. Their names are Tiha Cave and Zavala Cave.
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