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HVAR, a town
and port on the south-western coast of the island of Hvar; lies in the
cove protected by the Pakleni Islands in the south and a low crest in
the north; population 3,643. Climate is typically Mediterranean, without
major oscillations; 2,715 hours of sunshine a year. An average air
temperature in January is 8.4 °C and in July 24.8 °C; the annual
rainfall is 789 mm (the winter months accounting for 66 %).
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The vegetation is
subtropical and very luxuriant (palm trees, myrtle, agaves, laurel,
rosemary, pine trees, stone pines, etc.). |
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The newest part of
the town developed around the port. The development of tourism began in the
1920s; today Hvar is one of the most visited tourist centres of Dalmatia.
Hvar is located on the regional road running along the entire island. Bus
lines connect all major towns and villages (Stari Grad, Vrbanj, Jelsa,
etc.). Ferry lines with Split, Rijeka, Zadar, Dubrovnik and major islands of
the archipelago. |
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Hvar is famous for its very specific climate with a lot of sunshine, very
few rainy days and almost no snow at all. As a rule, hotel guests pay only
half a price if it is raining for the whole day and nothing at all if it is
snowing (which occurs almost never). Hvar is very much appreciated by those
who are keen on bathing in the sea, although there are indoor swimming pools
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Tourists are much attracted by a visit to the Pakleni Islands, a small
archipelago in front of the Hvar port, where one may enjoy the sun and the
sea in one of the solitary, wooded coves. Restaurants and taverns in the
town of Hvar offer excellent fish specialities, with exquisite local wines. |
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Among interesting souvenirs and products of Hvar one should emphasize a
unique kind of lace made of agave fibres, which may be bought in the mo-nastery
of Benedictine nuns, as well as the famous Hvar lavender, either in form of
dried flowers or oil, which may be used as a medicine, fragrance or moth
repellent, and rosemary oil. |
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