A Perfect Mediterranean Getaway: Hvar Island, Croatia

Hvar Island, located in Dalmatia, Croatia, is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Hvar Island covers an area of 290 sq. km, with a population of under 15,000 inhabitants. The yearly average temperature is 16 degrees Celsius, with an average of 7.7 sunshine hours per day.

The island has been inhabited since 3,500 BC. Hvar was then colonized, in turn, by the Greeks (4th Century, BC), the Slavs (7th Century), the Republic of Venice (12th Century), the Kingdom of Hungary (1238), the Venetian Republic, the French Empire (during the Napoleonic Wars), and the Austrian Empire. It became part of the Republic of Croatia in 1992.

The major places to visit in Hvar are: the town of Hvar, Stari Grad, Jelsa, Sucuraj, and Vrboska. They are all located on the coast. The east cape of the island (Sucuraj) is located just 6 km away from the mainland. The town of Hvar and other towns and villages on the island have many architectural and cultural monuments that await discovery. Friendly people, pristine beaches and bays, a rich history and culture, the scents of lavender, olive trees, and wine are some of the reasons that Hvar makes for a perfect vacation in the Mediterranean sun.

Horseback Around Rocky or Flat Beaches in Porec, Istria

On the western coast of Istria sits a beautiful port of a town filled with Roman architecture. This small town, Porec, offers pine forests and stone pine around the sea in certain spots and allows for an abundance of vegetation and resists unwanted temperatures with summer times without unbearable heat. Home to a bathing beach the town also has a campsite near the south cove. Farming, fishing, fruit and olive growing are the general occupations.
Tourism was begun around 1844 by the steamers society. Once in 1863 the meteorological station was founded, the castle on the islet of St. Nicholas was built by Marquis Polesini. The history of Porec begins long before then and even before the time of the Romans. Porec became the administrative and economic center for the Roman’s colony. From many historical monuments the most important today is Euphrasius Basilica which was built in 6st century. It is Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Porec is great for tourism with its many resorts. Brulo is situated in a pine forest above one of Porec’s rocky beaches and has maintained paths for its guests while also including swimming pools and several terraces. For flatter beaches the Zelena Laguna tourist resort is around a forested coast with a recreational center offering horseback riding, jogging trails, basketball, tennis courts, and much more. Boats can be taken from the town to the islet of St. Nicholas known for its rocky coast, well kept beaches and beautiful castle.

Kvarner

Kvarner has a population of 323.130 inhabitants. Geographically is settled in Croatia at the 44.77 Northern degrees and 14.43 Eastern degrees. It has settled in the Northern Adriatic bay surrounded by the islands and islets. Kvarner, apropos the city Rijeka is the major Croatian port and economical and tourist route to the whole Croatian coast. Beautiful Mediterranean climate and characteristics have made the prefect natural balance. Fascinating woods and mountains in the hinterland stare at the sea and islands in the bay, showing the mysterious nature in another dimension. Kvarner has the 160 year old tourism tradition and many historical and cultural heritages. The heart of the tradition and history has transmitted through the generations, cherished with love and passion.

About Croatia

Croatia has a population of 4.500,000 inhabitants. Geographically is settled at the 45.10 Northern degrees and 15.30 Eastern degrees. Its prefect and convenient position at the Mediterranean, contributed to the well develop of tourism and economy. Under the beautiful sky, Croatia has amazing nature, preserved and protected. It has the most indented coast on the world within the 1185 islands, islets, coves, capes, cliffs and reefs. Besides, Croatia has more than 25 National and Nature Parks, preserved islands, nature places, cities, and much more. Every place in Croatia is spotted and built on the historical remains of the old cultures. The historical and cultural remains and notabilities are protected, preserved and some under the UNESCO’s security. Croatia has rich natural treasures, like soil and sea resources, woods, coastal and inland agriculture, which leads Croatia to the unique position in the world