18 Te Travel Guide Worldwide Travel
Promotional Content • Saturday 13 May 2023 Feel Hvar – the diamond in the Adriatic crown
H
var is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Croatian islands, and the sunniest one.
Te pearl of the Adriatic, located just a 60-minute catamaran ride from Split, comprises over 115sq miles of hilly and green landscapes, dream beaches and coves, as well as a heritage of great richness surrounded by crystal-blue sea. A jewel of the world’s jet-set and many cosmopolitan visitors during the summer, it’s also a perfect getaway outside peak periods. Shoulder season is the perfect opportunity to discover the island’s storied history or to indulge in
outdoor activities, taste local
gastronomy and wines and get to know pomalo — a relaxed state of mind that’s the Dalmatian secret to a fulfilling life. Hvar is a top tourist destination
in Europe.
Breathtaking nature Hvar enjoys a splendid natural envi- ronment. It gladly welcomes trav- ellers for hiking in hilly and green landscapes, until they reach a historic village, monastery or a perfect small cove. With their translucent sea, Dubovica, Mala Stiniva or Zarace beaches are real earthly paradises. And the coastal paths reveal many other stretches of pebbles beaches and coves with turquoise sea that delight swimmers. In front of Hvar town, the Pakleni Islands archi- pelago is made up of around 20 small islands and islets of unique beauty. It’s possible to take an unmissable boat trip to the most popular ones, Jerolim, Stipanska or St Klement Palmižana, and to marvel at the extreme beauty
Attend the Lavender Festival Te Lavender Festival, which will take place from 14 to 15 July this year in the picturesque village of Velo Grablje (the former epicentre of lavender production, once responsible for 10% of the world’s lavender oil). It cele- brates its 15th anniversary this year. Tis educational, cultural and tour- istic Hvar signature event is not only an opportunity for festival-goers to participate in the lavender harvest, but also to stroll between the stands to discover the local products derived from the plants. Te programme for the event is diverse, with workshops, exhibitions, conferences, readings, book promotions, concerts and other activities that will enrich your Hvar experience. A joyful, colourful and fragrant event, in short.
of all. It’s also advisable to go snorkel- ling, diving or just relax, soaking up the sun’s energy.
The island of Hvar, an island of wine Hvar has a 2,400-year-old wine- making history, dating back to when the ancient Greeks first planted vines back in 384 BC Hvar is a place where plavac mali flourishes: the king of Croatian red grape varieties, related to the zinfandel grape variety. A stay on the island delights epicureans, who, during an expedition to the southern part, will discover superb vineyards, including beautiful plots laid out in terraces. Awaken your senses with a glass of autochthonous Hvar wine, and you’ll fall in love with this island forever.
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