UNIQUE ISLAND ON THE MEDITERRANEAN – HVAR
In this article we will try to describe how beautiful this place really is. A place worthy visiting, crystal clear sea and a true night life is what beatifies this island!
HVAR ISLAND
Name comes from the greek origin (Pharos – lighthouse)
Sail away to Hvar, which is considered to be one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world! Hvar town is a definite must-see and a major tourist destination in Croatia, often compared to St.Tropez on the French Riviera.
Sail through archipelago of Pakleni Islands, see the ancient town of Stari Grad, heavenly beaches under pine trees in Zavala, the exotic atmosphere of the south cliffs in Ivan Dolac, Sveta Nedjelja or Milna, the “little Venice” or the ambience in quieter Vrbovska on the northern coast… This is just a fraction of the island’s attractions, but they will be enough to kindle the spirit of discovery and escapism while you bask on the yacht of your choice.
So many of the famous tv and movie stars have been on the vacation on Hvar: Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Jodie Foster, Eva Longoria, Gwyneth Paltrow, Steven Spielberg, George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Spacey, Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Andre Agassi, Jennifer Capriati, Gabriela Sabatini, David Beckham, Bernie Ecclestone, Eddie Jordan, Michael Schumacher, Bill Gates, Roman Abramovič, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton and others.
Island has 2 towns, Hvar and Stari Grad, and the other places such as Jelsa, Vrbovska, Sućuraj, Zavala, Gdinj and others which represent municipalities.
FEW TIPS & DO NOT MISS:
Whatever you are looking for – Hvar has it! This includes a rich nightlife, and a great parties in the beach bars and clubs on the main promenade will definitely stay burried in your memory. The cultural attractions of cosmopolitan Hvar town include the oldest municipal theatre in Europe – the Theater of Hvar, located in the Arsenal and the fortress of Fortica Španjola, a magnificent viewpoint, perched high atop the hill above the town of Hvar.