In May-June this year where we spent a week on this gorgeous island off the coast of Croatia. Hvar is one of several islands making up the Dalmatian Coast and is bathed in constant sunshine, surrounded by blue-green water and has a tiny, Venetian town dotted with only local restaurants, cafes and stores, overlooked by a stone fortress built in the 16th century.
Hvar from the fortressHvar is one of the prettiest and most beautiful islands we have ever seen, filled with lush vegetation, fragrant lavender, and lovely people. We'll let the pictures do the talking from here...
Here we are in Hvar
Hvar's harbour
More of the harbour
Making our way up and around Hvar
The town's Venetian architecture and streets
More streets of Hvar
Shops in Hvar
More of the harbour
Making our way up and around Hvar
The town's Venetian architecture and streets
More streets of Hvar
Shops in Hvar
The clear waters of Hvar (along the walk between the Villa and town)
Our very special terrace and the walled gardens of lavender, sage and rosemary, overlooking the Dalmatia Coast
Our other terrace, under the sun and overlooking the islands
The Blue Lagoon (down the road from the Villa)
A visit to Borovac Island thanks to a short boat trip from Damir (the Villa's host)
Milini Beach on Borovac Island
Seaside massages at Bonj les Bains back in Hvar
Deck chairs at Bonj les Bains
Lunch at Bonj les Bains
But our favourite hang out was Hula Hula Beach Club
And their Tex Mex lunch by the water (minus the sunburn)
A sign to Australia at Hula Hula. We're a long way from home...
But I could hang out here for awhile
I think Geoff could too with that banana split
Dinner at Gariful where they grill your seafood on the seafront
The town of Hvar at dusk
Sunset on the island of HvarHvar will always have a special place in our hearts. Not just for her beauty, natural surrounds, architecture, atmosphere, food, water, people... but also because we left with a special promise to each other.
Till the next adventure...
Till the next adventure...
