Introducing Hvar Island
First it was yachts – now it’s mega-yachts. Beautiful Hvar Island is now a required stop for restless international trend-spotters always alert to the latest island paradise. Hvar deserves the honour, for it is the sunniest and greenest of the Croatian islands. Called the ‘Croatian Madeira’, Hvar receives 2724 hours of sunshine each year. The stunning interior is a panorama of lavender fields, peaceful villages and pine-covered hills.
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Between protective pine-covered slopes and the azure Adriatic, medieval Hvar town exudes more than a whiff of Venice. It was under Venetian rule that Hvar’s citizens developed the fine stone-carving skills that resulted in a profusion of beautifully ornamented buildings. Hvar’s wide harbour extends its open arms to the sea while a long seaside promenade, dotted with small rocky beaches, stretches from end to end. For more activity, hop on a launch to the Pakleni islands, famous for nude sunbathing.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Croatia island hopping in October
by trent84 13 September 2011
+Vela Luka (Korcula Island) - Hvar: daily catamaran at 5am+ 5am call....ouch thats gotta hurt.
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RE: Croatia island hopping in October
by neckervd 13 September 2011
Dubrovnik - Korcula: no ferry in October, but 1 bus daily (leaving Dubrovnik probably at 15.00) Vela Luka (Korcula Island) - Hvar: dail…
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RE: Croatia island hopping in October
by daveelmstrom 13 September 2011
I have visited this region during shoulder season in the past, and I think this is the best time to visit. Things are probably starting…
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