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

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 a kilometer from Hvar. The easiest way to get there is either by water taxi, or renting a boat – if you know how to operate it. The name of the islands appeared due to the fact that earlier it was the place, where the ship boards were mocked, which was accompanied by huge smoke clouds. However, in Croatian "hell" and "pitch" are written the same, so maybe there is just a confusion here.

Paklinski Islands is an ideal holiday destination for those, who seek solitude. A lot of sandy beaches, heath fields, and pine forests will allow you to enjoy the pristine nature. If you want, you can eat right on the archipelago – on each island, there is at least one restaurant with traditional Croatian food. Choosing a beach to your taste, remember that the Paklinski Islands are a recognized area for nudists.

It is worthwhile to go to the Scedro island, literally adjacent to Hvar. Scedro is uninhabited. The previously prosperous village of Nastane is now abandoned, and therefore, those who prefer to walk alone will be very comfortable here. The divers also like the water area of ​​the island, in many respects because in 49 BC there was the largest naval battle between Pompeii and Caesar. In the district of Hvar, there are quite a few good diving places. This is due to the great transparency of the water – visibility here can reach 50 meters, and a variety of underwater inhabitants, and diversity of seascapes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you wish, you can get a training at any local dive school. If you already have a diver's license, then safely order a boat to the point of immersion you are interested in – and start exploring the mysterious world of the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea! Be sure to dive near the Blue and Green Caves – the views there are simply magnificent. In addition to diving, snorkeling, sailing, rock climbing, windsurfing, and kite surfing are popular here.

Fans of hiking will have a lot to see on Hvar. A lot of routes connect towns and villages with each other, passing through beautiful forests and fields. Hvar is especially beautiful in June, when lavender blooms, growing throughout the island in extraordinary abundance. During hiking, be sure to climb the walls of the Venetian fortress Spagnola in Hvar and the French fort on the hill of St. Nicholas. The view of the island is amazing from both fortifications. Cycling is very popular here, so there are plenty of routes for biking, and you can rent an iron horse in any major city of the island for an affordable price. Several circular routes start from Hvar and Milna.

If you like just lying on the beach more than anything in the world, then remember that on Hvar the major part of the coast is rocky. However, there are sandy beaches here. The most popular of them is Milna, which is located next to the village of the same name. For the late lunch, you can get on foot to the Zlatan Otok winery. Due to the low cost of recreation, for a long time Hvar was popular among the young people, and therefore there are enough nightclubs. The greater number is concentrated in the capital of the island. Many single out Central Park, Falko, and Lola Bar. With the beginning of the tourist season, very famous DJs visit Carpe Diem, which is also located in Hvar.