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Guide to Hotels and Restaurants in Hvar

Guide to Hotels and Restaurants in Hvar

By | June 5, 2008 at 10:22 pm | 4 comments

We stayed at the Hotel Amfora, which is located conveniently about 5 minutes walk from Hvar Town. We loved the location because it was close to Hvar Town, within walking distance from excellent local rock beach areas, and stylish enough to provide comfort to travelers that are...

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Traveling from Hvar to Split

Traveling from Hvar to Split

By | January 23, 2008 at 10:25 pm | No comments

After 3 full days we had to depart Hvar for our final destination of Split Croatia. We had one final drink at Carpe Diem and boarded the ferry for the two hour trip up the coast. Our entire group had fallen deeply for Hvar, and given the chance, we would have stayed...

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A Guide to Sv. Jerolim Island

A Guide to Sv. Jerolim Island

By | January 20, 2008 at 2:25 pm | 2 comments

The Pakleni islands roll out directly from Hvar town into the blue Adriatic. They are the primary destination for tourists, locals and naturalists to get sun and relax. The Pakleni islands are made up of 5 main islands, Sv. Jerolim, Marinkovac, Sv. Klement,...

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Fortica Spanjola, The Fortress of Hvar

Fortica Spanjola, The Fortress of Hvar

By | January 20, 2008 at 2:18 pm | No comments

On a photo outing, Tony and I climbed deep through the streets of Hvar Town, then up the switchback roads to the Fortica Spanjola. The Fortress dates back to the 1 millennium BCE when it was first built as by Dalmatian Illyrians. The current Fortica Spanjola was...

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Discovering Hvar Town

Discovering Hvar Town

By | January 20, 2008 at 11:02 am | No comments

Hvar island was primarily used for wine cultivation by the Romans, so it was off to a good start from the beginning. During the middle ages wine production was elevated to the major local industry. Hvar really evolved into a prosperous center during the Renaissance from fishing,...

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Traveling to Hvar

Traveling to Hvar

By | January 20, 2008 at 10:52 am | 2 comments

It had been a very long day. Worth every mile. The Peljesac Peninsula is absolutely beautiful and enough off the beaten path to where you feel adventuresome, but not lost in the wilderness. The roads are in excellent condition and there is an abundance of water taxis...

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