South Adriatic
Island Hvar
Published: 05.12.2014 u 13:38
Unspoiled nature, clear blue skies, crystal clear waters, beautiful bays and beaches, smells and colors of picturesque lavender fields, vineyards, olive groves, as well as many historic and cultural sites, together with friendly hosts is what makes Hvar one of the most desirable holiday destinations and arguably one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, among which it is included magazine "Traveller" in 1997.
A pioneer in the Croatian health tourism is the island of Hvar, where in 1868 founded Hygienic Society of Hvar, the first tourist society in Europe - according to a strategy of Health.
Playful and lilt summer, sunny and quiet in winter, Hvar is an attractive destination throughout the year. Moderate temperatures and during the winter months have made Hvar term for warm and pleasant spring in winter.
Visitors who once felt his tanned beauty every year coming back with the same enthusiasm. Discover Hvar and become a part of the romantic stories of the sunniest island in the Adriatic ...
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Things to Do & See
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Jelsa Wine Festival
Every year, during the last weekend in August, organizes the traditional wine fair in Jelsa on which offer the best wines of Hvar, local specialties and plenty of fun.
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From Jelsa to Split by seaplane in 13 minutes
If you decided to visit the island Hvar the fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Split to Jelsa is from the air. 13 minutes last seaplane flight from the airport Resnik, near Split to Jelsa on Hvar and during the summer season seaplane is flying four times a day.
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Beach Saplunara
Beautiful sandy beaches with fine, soft sand on the southern part of the island near the town of troughs.
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Procession "Following the Cross" during Holy Week
The first record of the Procession "Following the Cross" is found in the visitation of Bishop Milania in 1658. He notes that the Procession began even earlier, starting on Good Friday in the morning or after midnight. The procession "Following the Cross" starts at 22 pm on Holy Thursday, lasts 8 hours, covers a distance of 22 km and includes six parishes: Jelsa, Pitve, Vrisnik, Svirce, Vrbanj and Vrboska.
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Nights of Antun Dobronic
Every year, traditionally from 20.07. to 20.08. in Jelsa on island Hvar is maintaining festivals for musical, drama and folklore called "Nights of Antun Dobronic".
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Village Lumbarda
The small village on the eastern cape of the island of Korcula. Interestingly, it seems untouched picturesque scenery, rugged coastline and crystal clear sea that surrounds it, sandy beaches which are rare in the Adriatic, the rich history preserved in written documents dated more than two millennia, a shadowy olive groves, an excellent wine from grape varieties which refuses to prosper and where elsewhere, preserved folk customs, culinary specialties of local cuisine. . . but above all - friendly hosts.
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Odysseus Cave
It is close to village Babino Polje on the island of Mljet, a ten minute walk through the fields because it can not be reached by car. This cave is located among the rocks and in the sea level. It is very effective and gives a fantastic impression.
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Babina Bay
It is located on the north side of the island of Korcula. Babina was the old village by the sea that dealt with fishing and agriculture.
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Mljet National Park
It is the oldest national park in Croatia. It occupies the northwestern third of which today extends over 5375 hectares of protected land and surrounding sea.
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Town of Korcula
The old, established part of the town was built in the shape of a fish bone; main "bone" (street) extends from the main gate to the top of the old town. If you walk around the old town you will see a straight, narrow streets every 20 meters.
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South Adriatic
South Adriatic adorned with exotic types of tourism with its beautiful sheltered bays and beaches hidden from view until the world famous trendy resorts Hvar and Dubrovnik.
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