Today we’re going to talk about a picturesque island, Hvar, Croatia.
(huh-vaar)
The island of Hvar famous for cocktails parties, and a lavish nightlife located along Croatia's
Dalmatian coastline has very distinctive characteristics for that area.
With 2800 sunshine hours a year, it is also Croatia’s sunniest spot.
But what attracts tourists the most to this picturesque island is its sumptuous coastal
lifestyle.
Pine forests cover the hill side of the island with vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards
and lavender fields.
The island has a large fertile coastal plain and fresh water springs.
If you’re looking for a vibrant place that’s both peaceful and fancy then this island will
be worth your while.
But to know more about what you can do while you’re here stick till the end of the video
to get some lavish answers.
Let’s begin with number five.
5.
Take a stroll in Hvar town
This town is like a dream where you will find a little something of everything from the
stunning beaches to ancient history.
The welcoming harbour of the Hvar town is the reason that Hvar became the most visited
island of all southern Dalmatian islands.
You will find Hvar on the western coast of Croatia.
There’s plenty of beaches over there and in summers the harbours are overflowing with
the yachts.
This town houses a lot of quaint landmarks including the Byzantine cathedrals and the
13th century fortifications.
Not just that but the town is filled with restaurants, cafes and shopping boutiques
so you can stroll around enjoying the most amazing food and somewhere you can shop as
well.
And how beautifully the stunning sunsets illuminate the cobbled streets, lanes and fortresses
of the town is a treat for the eyes.
There’s plenty of other things that you can do in the town as well including visiting
the nearby beaches and soaking yourselves wet with the beauty of its coastlines.
You can also climb up to the Hvar fort sitting high above the Hvar town and there you can
take beautiful shots of plenty of landmarks vivid from up there.
Your visit would be even more exciting if you leave the touristy spots and go on a stroll
in the old streets of Hvar town where you will find locals involved in their mundane
tasks away from all the hustle and bustle.
Just like the blue waters in the surroundings, and their pleasing sights, the locals here
bear the same persona as well.
The persona of bringing the ease and being gentle.
4.
Bonj Beach (bone-jay)
If you like late night partying then Hvar would definitely not disappoint you.
Here you will find all sorts of cocktails, lavish venues and settings that will lighten
up your mood throughout your visit.
There’s plenty of options that you can choose to go to if you’re looking for a bar or
nightclubs but the fun ones are in close proximity with the Bonj beach.
The architecture of the beach dates back to the 20th century offering an inmate space
to enjoy the joyful sound of the sea and the summer.
Here you can enjoy the calmness of the Azure waters and a fragrant breeze.
There’s well built docks with the loungers and changing cabins so the swimmers can be
well facilitated while having a good time at the beach.
The vibe overall is better in summers where plenty of venues arrange beach parties featuring
international DJs.
3.
Summit Saint Nicholas
To get an amazing view of Hvar and Adriatic Sea you need to go to the top of the third’s
highest peak in Croatia, Sveti Nikola (Saint Nicholas) reaching a height of 628 meters.
The trails aren’t that tough and the peak is easy to hike, taking two hours to reach
the top because of the accessible trails at the villages of Dol, Svirce and Sveta Nedjelja.
At the top you’d find the chapel of St. Nicholas and a stone cross from the 15th century.
The church was built to watch over the surrounding maritime routes and so was named after the
patron saint of passengers and sailors.
2.
Dubovica (duh beau vica
Located around 8 km away from the Hvar town, Dubovica beach has one of the clearest waters
on the island.
You can take a boat from the Hvar town to reach there or you can simply take a steep
hike down the road above the Dubovica beach.
It’s flanked by pine trees and it’s surroundings overall are pretty green.
Since it’s a stone pebble type of beach you won’t find any soft sand but it sure
is comfortable enough to lie down under the sunlight and soak up the beauty all around.
The beach doesn’t have any rental facilities regarding umbrellas and chairs so come prepared
with your own towels and accessories.
There you will also find a small church next to the beach that’s something unusual to
have on a beach and that makes this beach a little special too.
There’s also a walking path on the opposite side of the beach so in order to get a better
view of the crystal clear water, climb up the little path by the church and the mesmerizing
view overall will enhance the view.
Since it’s away from the city noise it’s just the right picnic spot and there you will
find plenty of restaurants that offer pizzas and food of all sorts.
Quite a picturesque beach to visit on a vacation.
1.
Jerolim island
By taking a taxi boat you can reach Jerolim island in five minutes.
Known as the nudistic island having the most beautiful naturist beach…just the right
spot for sunbathing.
On the north side of the beach you can get to see the Hvar town while on the south you
will find a bar and small pebble beach where you can just lie down for a while and forget
all else.
Since the island is not that big you can walk around the entire island in one hour but wear
good shoes because the rocks are sharp and rugged here like most of the beaches in Hvar.
There’s swimming areas as well and you can easily rent out the sun beds and umbrella
if you choose to soak yourself up in the water later.
The bars here have views all around so you can have an urban touch of life amidst the
peaceful environment with the slight lively music in the background.
This island is not as lavish or lively but it’s peaceful.
Being in the party town for a while you may get tired of the constant noise of the tourists
all around and this is just the right escape for you.
Hvar itself has so much to offer to the tourists from the cocktails, to diverse bars, beers,
vegetarian friendly food, beaches, sun therapy and most importantly a picturesque place to
vibe at.
So while you’re here where do you think you’d go first?
Let us know in the comments below.
And as always, where to next!