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 HVAR,
a town and port on the south-western coast of the island of Hvar; lies
in the cove protected by the Paklinski Islands in the south and a low
crest in the north; population 3,643. Climate is typically
Mediterranean, without major oscillations; 2,715 hours of sunshine a
year. An average air temperature in January is 8.4 °C and in July 24.8
°C; the annual rainfall is 789 mm. The vegetation is subtropical and
very luxuriant (palm trees, myrtle, agaves, laurel,
lavender,
rosemary, pine
trees, stone pines, etc.). The development of tourism began in the
1920s; today Hvar is one of the most visited tourist centers of
Croatia.
Hvar is located on the regional road running along the entire island.
Bus lines connect all major towns and villages (Stari Grad, Vrbanj,
Jelsa, etc.). Ferry lines with Split, Rijeka, Zadar, Dubrovnik and major
islands of the archipelago. |
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 Hvar
is the town of a unique cultural and historical heritage but also an
important tourist resort with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Main
attractions are pleasant climate, a lot of sunshine, natural beauties,
various accommodation facilities, gastronomic offer, sports and
recreational opportunities, etc. Hvar is frequented both in the summer
and winter months, and its very special climate favored the development
of health tourism. The so-called Hygiene Society was established in Hvar
as early as 1868; the major task of the society was to take good care of
the visitors from abroad. This marked the beginning of tourist
development |
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Hvar has an
outstanding historical heritage - the cathedral, the Franciscan
monastery, the Hvar theatre and the fortresses which offer a beautiful
view on the Paklinski Islands and the island of Vis. Sports and
recreational opportunities are excellent - tennis, table tennis,
basketball, bocce, bowling, water sports.
Hvar is famous for its
very specific climate with a lot of sunshine, very few rainy days.
Tourists are
much attracted by a visit to the Paklinski Islands, a small archipelago
in front of the Hvar port, where one may enjoy the sun and the sea in
one of the solitary, wooded coves. Restaurants and taverns in the town
of Hvar offer excellent fish specialties, with exquisite local wines |
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Among interesting
souvenirs and products of Hvar one should emphasize a unique kind of
lace made of agaves fibres, which may be bought in the monastery of
Benedictine nuns, as well as the famous Hvar lavender, either in form of
dried flowers or oil, which may be used as a medicine, fragrance or moth
repellent, and rosemary oil.
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 According
the magazine "Traveler", MAY 1997 (10th Anniversary Issue) in the
article "The ultimate island finder", Ron Hall, The Island of Hvar is
chosen as one of Ten Best Islands in the world.
As the article says:..."He's been there, done that. After a decade of
searching, our most dedicated island finder, Ron Hall, surveys them all
and chooses his favorites. Each is a classic of its kind...".
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ANGUILLA
(Caribbean) |
KAUAI
(Hawaii) |
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BALI (
Indonesia) |
MYKONOS
(Greece) |
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BORA BORA
(French Polynesia) |
PONZA
(Italy) |
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CAPRI
(Italy) |
UPOLU
(Western Samoa) |
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HVAR
(Croatia) |
ZANZIBAR
(Tanzania) |
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Paklinski
Otoci (Islands of
Paklinski
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  Paklinski
otoci are a small but beautiful green archipelago scattered in the blue
sea near the town of Hvar. On the largest island there is a tourist
marine, a beautiful sandy beach and catering facilities. The greatest
part of the islands still consist of the vast and untouched nature and
therefore this archipelago presents an unforgettable experience for
every boater.
Palmizana ACI Marina
is located on the island of Sveti Klement (St. Clement), within the
Infernal Islands, in front of the port of Hvar. It has 190 berths;
regular connections with Hvar are provided by taxi boats. In the
vicinity of the Marina are nice beaches. |
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