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town of hvar

The Town of Hvar, known as Madiera of Croatia is the largest settlement on the island of Hvar. It is situated on the south-western coast of the homonymous island, in a marvellous bay protected by the Pakleni otoci. Once a town of turbulent history, today it is one of the most prominent and visited tourist centres in the Adriatic. The Town of Hvar has the oldest municipal theatre in Europe opened in 1612. The town of Hvar has many galleries (Arsenal, Lodja, Zvijezda Mora, Anuncijata, Skorpion, the Croatian Institute) in which are held the exhibitions and museums in which are held numerous art collections. The seven century old walls with fortifications towering above Hvar, fascinating Pakleni otoci, healthful climate, beaches, restaurants and many more make Hvar a treasure-chest of sights and experiences.
Brusje is a village some 6 km east of Town of Hvar. Initially a shepherds' settlement, later a village of wine, olive oil, rosemary oil and honey makers. Today destination for everybody who want to see and feel authentic rural ambient of Hvar.
Velo Grablje is a village 11 km east of Town of Hvar. Today almost abandoned with only a dozen permanent residents.
Milna, situated 4 km east of Town of Hvar with two pebble beaches, and a woody and gentle coast. Milna is one of the oldest Hvar resorts, established at the very beginnings of tourism in Hvar.
Sveta Nedilja is a village 12 km east of Town of Hvar, situated on steep and sunny slopes of the island.
Pakleni Otoci are the most attractive and most visited spot. They can be reached from Hvar by motor boats that leave about every 15 minutes. The name comes from the word "paklina" - melted pine resin, which was manufactured in some bays of these islands, and was used for coating ships.

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stari grad

Stari Grad is located on the northern side of the island of Hvar at the end of a four nautical mile long bay. Stari Grad, literally means "Old Town", is the place of the oldest human settlement on the island, and one of the first of all the Adriatic islands. It was founded by immigrants coming from the island of Paros in the Aegean about 385/384 BC as an independent polis of Pharos. They fortified the town with huge stone blocks which fascinate today's visitors. Stari Grad is a typical example of cultural continuity, from an Illyrian settlement, a Greek polis, a Roman municipality, a Croatian Medieval and Renaissance town, to a modern centre of the island. Today, both the fields and the bay add an attractive quality to the old heart of the island, in which the modern vacation sights have become intertwined with the antiquities of the town and of the island.
Vrbanj is a picturesque small place that stays unchanged since ancient times. Its authentic ambience, beaches, picturesque coves and the nearby marina will prove to you that Vrbanj is a real oasis of quiet.
The village of Dol consists of two parts: Dol Sv. Marije and Dol Sv. Barbare. They are separated by a small low hill.
Rudine is a picturesque settlement 3 kilometres away from Stari Grad. Every visitor can find here peaceful and quiet traditional houses, smell and hear the sea and feel away from the city crowd.
Selca is 5km away from Stari Grad & the ferry port. With fantastic views, peaceful and laid back, Selca is an authentic slice of village life on the island of Hvar.

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jelsa

Jelsa is situated in the middle of the north coast of the island of Hvar. Just like the rest of the Island of Hvar, the area of Jelsa has a well-indented coastline, many small islands, coves and headlands where guests can relax and truly enjoy them. The sea concentrates the settlement while dense pinewoods on the sloping hills of the island's ridge surround the hinterland. Jelsa is the only place on the island with an abundance of fresh water, which is the cause of more luxuriant vegetation than in the other areas of the island. Vrboska lies in a picturesque cove at the end of a long bay. It is surrounded with pinewood forest and lovely beaches. The village offers an unusual sight on a karst island: houses rising on both shores of a channel spanned by several small bridges.
Zastrazisce is the village situated on a very ancient lookout side, which gives it its name (from the Croatian word "straza" which means "guard"). Zastrazisce guarded the approach to the Hvar plain.
Gdinj consists of several hamlets, which are separated from each other by up to 2 kilometres. The name of Gdinj comes from a word "bditi" - to keep vigil, which indicates that Gdinj was an important lookout post, having the same character as Zastrazisce.
Svirce is interesting from the ethnographical point of view, especially as regards the architectural cluster of Caric houses connected by little bridges and the walled-in complex of the count Simunic.
Vrisnik is a picturesque little village that was built on the slope of a hill of the island's main ridge.
Pitve is one of the oldest settlements of the island, owing to its exceptional strategically location. This has always been a natural defence and refuge from the enemy, which is the reason for its important role in the Second World War.
Poljica is a relatively new settlement formed along the road. The coves of Vela and Mala Stiniva on the north side of the island, belong to the village.
Zavala is a picturesque village, on a slope by the sea with several beautiful pebble beaches.
Island of Scedro, an area of 900 hectares, can be reached in half an hour's trip by motorboat from Zavala. The deep and sheltered bays of the islands, known from ancient times, gave their name to the island (Scedri=charitable, merciful).

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sucuraj

Sucuraj is at the point where the island of Hvar comes nearest to the mainland. The distance between Sucuraj and Drvenik on the mainland is only 6 kilometres. The town was built on two small peninsulas with a harbour, in the 15th century. From ancient times this position has had an important strategical character, as well as a role in communications with the mainland. During Venetian rule Sucuraj was at the point where three borders met; the Venetian, the Turkish and that of the state of Dubrovnik. Sucuraj has a series of picturesque coves on the north and south side. Some of them are under protection as places of natural beauty.