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Where to Find Lavender Hvar Lavedner Fields Hvar lavender fields still exist — just not in the way most people imagine.What was once a dominant part of the island’s landscape is now more selective, more hidden, and more real. Fires, changes in lifestyle, and the rise of tourism have reduced lavender production to a fraction … Read more
Step Beyond the Postcard Version of Hvar If you’re looking for the best wine tours in Hvar, this guide will show you how to experience them properly — beyond the typical tourist stops. Wine in Hvar isn’t something you just taste — it’s something you step into. Behind the beaches and nightlife, the island lives … Read more
If you are wondering what to do in Jelsa Hvar, this small seaside village actually offers far more than most visitors expect. Jelsa is an old fishermen’s village located on the northern shores of the island of Hvar, in a deep, sandy bay. Its development started around the 15th and 16th centuries. Previously, this area … Read more
Hvar Is Bigger Than It Looks Hvar Island stretches nearly 68km, with over 20 inhabited villages, 2 towns, over 200 km of hiking trails, many viewpoints, and loads of summer settlements. Many first-time visitors try to fit Fortica Fortress, a swim stop, wine tasting, Pakleni Islands, and sunset into one afternoon. Most of the day … Read more
A true story of ancestry, migration, and rediscovery on the island of Hvar A personal journey to the island of Hvar to trace family roots in Croatia. Through research, local records, and meeting distant relatives, Tim B. reconnects with his great-grandfather’s home and understands why his family left Croatia generations ago. When a Journey Becomes … Read more
Hiking Hvar offers routes for every level — from short coastal walks to full-day mountain crossings. Below is a quick overview to help you choose the right trail before the detailed descriptions. Hvar Hiking Trails – Quick Overview Trail Time Difficulty Best For Stari Grad Plain 1.5–3h Easy history & relaxed walk Stari Grad → … Read more
Introduction Walking through Hvar is not just about views — it’s also about what grows beneath your feet.This guide to wild plants Hvar is known for will help you see the island differently — not just as a destination, but as a living landscape. Hvar is full of wild herbs, edible plants, and natural remedies … Read more
Lavender is a big part of the history of the island of Hvar. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it was a purple golf of the island of Hvar. Today is sold as a souvenir. Production of lavender essential oil is full of elements of Dalmatian tradition and can be experienced during harvest period, between June and Jully. Learn more about lavender essential oil production and find out how can you experience it for yourself.
Blaca Hermitage on the island of BraÄŤ is one of the most unusual places in Dalmatia — but visiting it requires some planning.Below you’ll first find practical information (how to reach it, hiking difficulty, and transport from Hvar or Split), followed by the story and history of the monastery itself. Visiting Blaca Hermitage – Quick … Read more
Prehistorical sites on the island of Hvar talk about a history going 4000 BC. Leftovers of stone monuments, caves, stone piles, and round stone houses are stunning pin points on the route through the whole island. Read more about the long history, contact me, and we’ll discover them together.