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Infos Hvar

Town of Hvar Basic Facts & Numbers
Geographical Position: 43° 10´ N/ 16° 27´ E
Area: 69 km2
Coastline length : 105 km
Highest peak: Ozrin, 442 m
Climate: mild Mediterranean
Atmosphere: exceptionally clean
Major towns and villages: Hvar, Brusje, Grablje, Milna, Sv.Nedjelja, Stari Grad
Population: ~4,000 inhabitants
Heavy industry: 0

Hvar is the second biggest Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea and the longest
one, situated in the south of the island of Brac. Innumerable lavender fields,
olive plantations and wineyards cover it. In 1997 it has been chosen by the
„Traveller Magazine“ as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. Hvar
is also known as the „Madeira of the Adriatic“. In average you may enjoy right 2.715 hours of sunshine a year. And don’t forget more than 47 high quality wines
produced on this island.

Monthly average hours of sunshine (annual average 7.5 h)

  
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About the island
In the 4th century A.D. Hvar was already known as the ancient colony of Pharos
situated in the bay of Starigrad, where today car ferries arrive. Hvar, the
biggest settlement of the same-called island is a picturesque little town, where life goes on in its narrow streets and lively places. Many artists and creatives
feel attracted and inspired by the charming and lively flair. Hvar is the
administrative and tourist centre, a favourite destination for excursions as well
as a well known docking place for sailers, motor boats and cruises. Like a stage
the market place is connected to the harbour basin. The square was built in
1575 by the Venetians and it is known as the most beautiful and biggest market
place of Dalmatia. Ancient facades, the San Marco church, the old bell tower,
the Saint Stephan Cathedral as well as the ruins of a late gothic palace line the
square. A view is clearly marked by the Venetians. Above the old arsenal the
theatre of Hvar was built, the first public theatre in Europe. On every step you
do, along the many narrow lanes and stairs, you meet passed centuries, people
who left important monuments and art works, but also traces of famous
inventors and adventurers, genial constructors and fearless sailors are visible
and perceptible everywhere you go...From the harbour you can climb along the
lanes up to the ancient fortress, where you may enjoy a really fantastic view
over the old roofs and the offshore islands " Pakleni Otoci " (Hell’s Islands). The
Mediterranean climate, mild all year round, the cristall-clear sea and the water
temperature of 22 to 25 degrees C in September as well as the luxuriant vegetation of nice smelling plants and herbs make Hvar one of the most sought-
after and elitist holiday destinations.