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Hvar (For, Pharos, Pharina, Lesina) is a city and port on the island of Hvar, part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. It is situated on a bay in the south coast of the island. There are regular catamaran ferry services from the port between Hvar and Split, Brač, Korčula, Lastovo, and Vis.
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Hvar, also called "the island of lavander" is an inexhaustible treasury of the scenery, atmosphere and adventure.
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Hvar Island boasts 2718 hours of sunshine a year, making it Croatia's sunniest island.
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Once an important port within the Venetian empire, City of hvar is today centre of island's tourism and one of the favorite destinations in Dalmatia.
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Spanjol Fortress is perched high on a hill overlooking Hvar Town and affords amazing views of the town, harbor and sea with pearl of small islands below.
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There is a large, well protected yacht marina at Palmižana on Sv Klement, the largest island of Paklinski otoci.
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The port of Hvar, set in a picturesque natural bay, with the Pakleni Otoci island chain protecting it to the south, is a safe haven for boats year round.
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At the heart of the town lies the Pjaca (Piazza), leading from the waterfront to the The Cathedral of Sv. Stjepan (St. Stephen) and the Bishop's Palace
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Hvar Theatre was built on the first floor of the Arsenal with entry from the Belvedere terrace above Fontik.
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The late Renaissance building of town Loggia (Loža) and the Clock Tower (Leroj) are located at the western end of the Pjaca, looking out on to the bay.
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A small enclosed marina Mandrać with Baroque pyramids on the walls around it, lies at the west side of the Pjaca.
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Good food (spiza) is an integral part of the Hvar tradition. It is healthy, light, mostly sea origin, with home-made olive oil and a pinch of herbs.
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Vineyards on the southern side of the Hvar island are famous for red wines produced from the Plavac Mali grape.
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The beautiful beaches and Mediterranean vegetation that make Hvar one of the most attractive tourist centers in Europe.
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Hvar Island nightlife revolves around exciting Hvar Town which has become the town that never sleeps--at least not from June to September.
....bella località di vacanza estiva...ma bella anche la architettura!!
44ciccionet 8 months ago
@44ciccionet yes it is! Last time we have arrived on the island with Snav catamaran Hvar Jet from Pescara. There is only 3,5 hrs of trip and approaching of Hvar island is unforgettable experience....
bolinoga 8 months ago