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The island Hvar is one of the most beautiful islands in the south of Dalmatia. With 2700 hours per year it is the island with the most sun in middle Europe. In May 1997 Hvar was listed in the American travel guide Journal Traveler as one of the 10 most beautiful islands of the world, (among Anguilla, Bali, Bora Bora, Capri...).
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Area: 69 km²
Highest peak: Sv. Nikola, 628m
Lenght of coastline: 254 km
Population: 12.000
Annual average air temperature 16,4 °C
Average air temperature in July 25,3 °C |
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The climate on Hvar is characterized by warm and dry summers and mild winters. Rich with pine tree forests and Mediterranean plants such as lavender and rosemary, freshen with summer winds, the island Hvar is even in the hottest summer days a rare spot in Dalmatia with fresh air and pleasant nights. Because of its position the island is a perfect starting place for trips.
The city of Stari Grad is located at the end of a four nautical mile long bay on the northern side of the island of Hvar. This oldest town on the island was founded by the ancient Greeks in 385/384 BC as an independent polis of Pharos. The Greek town remained buried under Stari Grad as it is today and only some fragmental architectural remains indicate its original lay-out.
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