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City break in Hvar. Active leisure ideas for Hvar - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Venetia style Hvar is an attractive resort for beach lovers; fans of eco-tourism visit the picturesque island too. Near the capital’s coast there is the picturesque resort area, Pakleni. Here you can perfectly relax all day long sunbathing on the beach and tasting delicious treats in local restaurants. At any time, visitors can have a yacht trip; there is also the popular diving center here. The beautiful beach is always very calm; an extensive park begins next to it.
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Lots of popular restaurants are located in the island’s capital, the city of the same name. Dalmatino is considered one of the best ethnic restaurants of Hvar; it will surprise … Open
No less popular is Dubovica Beach located at the fabulously beautiful secluded cove. There are some amazing historic buildings in the immediate vicinity of the beach, which make the stay even more enjoyable. It is worth noting that sandy beaches are rare, as the coastal area is rocky. The most beautiful sandy beach is Milna situated near the small village of the same name.
In addition to a relaxing holiday on the coast, Hvar offers its visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities. In the capital there is the great diving center, Viking; it has its own diving school. It will be interesting to beginners who can be taught the basics of diving in just a couple of lessons and for experienced divers who can rent equipment and book a trip to the most beautiful places. Walks around the most beautiful natural places of the island are also conducted for vacationers; it’s especially nice to walk around local parks at the beginning of summer. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Hvar inhabitants
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By nightfall, visitors will find numerous nightclubs and bars; each of them would tend to surprise visitors with an abundance of branded treats and fun entertainment. Much of the popular clubs are situated in the island’s capital. The Central Park club is notable. During the day, it serves visitors as a usual cafe; in the night its main visitors are fans of contemporary music and exotic cocktails. The Carpe Diem beach club is very popular. Fans of nightlife would enjoy the Falko bar too. In major cities of the island you can find a lot of interesting shops and small settlements will delight shoppers an abundance of interesting souvenirs and craft shops.
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Diving is one of the most popular tourist activities. During the dive, you can see numerous shekels or underwater reefs with rocks. Travelers could stumble upon one of the many sunken ships, including the Roman galleys. The most attractive option for beginners is diving off the coast of Istria. The depth in this place is about 40 meters. The archipelago of Palagruža has a deeper sea and, therefore, is suitable mainly for professionals. A huge number of various fish live in the wonderful underwater world of Adriatics. These include cat sharks, sea eels, lobsters, and barracudas. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Hvar
♥   Forest Park 'Ošjak (Vela Luka)' , 30.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Forest Park 'Marjan' , 38.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Biokovo' , 52 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Krka' , 86 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Mljet' , 90.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Hvar

Hvar Island
Hvar ranks first among the Croatian islands in terms of the number of sunny days per year. The island is ideal for the fans of calm hiking, bicycle tours, and for divers. Those, who like to discover new places, should go to Paklinski, or Hell, islands, located less than ... Open »
Brac Island
Every year a large number of divers from different countries come to Brac. The popularity of the island among the divers is easy to explain: there are sets for experienced underwater swimmers and for the beginners, the price of equipment rental is not too high and there ... Open »
Vis Island
Vis is a perfect place not only for those who are interested in history. The island is not touched by civilization and it is an ideal place for long walks. You can choose one walk for a couple of hours or go on a camping trip for several days, sleep in a tent and admire ... Open »
Split
Guests of Split won’t experience any shortage of things to do; tours to historical monuments can be successfully combined with walks around the shops, scenic parks and entertainment centers. In warmer months, vacationers can enjoy picturesque beaches. The most ... Open »
Ciovo Island
In the water area of ​​Ciovo, to this day, there is the sunken fishing ship “Payo”, which will be interesting to see for both the beginners and experienced divers. You can dive in the underwater of Red Rocks, where there are a variety of fish species, ... Open »
Korcula Island
A vacation on Korcula is popular among divers all over the world. In the water area of the island, you can see the vast majority of the Mediterranean marine life. The water here is fairly clear, the visibility is good. The prices for rental equipment and boat for diving ... Open »
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