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Stari Grad, HvarTravel and Turism Guide |
Stari Grad HotelsStari Grad Hotels- Reviews, Photos and RatingsThere are plenty of hotels in Stari Grad Your choice of accommodation for your stay in Stari Grad should be dictated by your personal travel budget, but also by your own interests. The experience of enjoying Stari Grad, fine cuisine and service while surrounded by the wonders of the Adriatic makes Stari Grad the ultimate destination. Whether you're looking to rough it or relax in style, Stari Grad can cater for every taste, budget and personal interest.
Stari GradStari Grad is a small town on the northern side of the island of Hvar in Dalmatia, Croatia. Its municipality has a population of 2,817 (2001), of which 1,906 are in the town itself. Stari Grad, literally Old Town, is the place of the oldest human settlement on the island, and one of the first of all the Adriatic islands. It was settled during antiquity, first by an indigenous Hvar culture and later by the ancient Greeks. The same year - 384 b.c. when Greek philoshoper Aristotel was born in Trakia, the Greeks from the island of Paros in Agean sea have settled the town on the island of Hvar, and named it Pharos. It is very beautiful and warm during the summer months. Stari Grad is the birthplace of the famous Renaissance writer Petar Hektorović. Stari Grad is the main sea port on the island of Hvar; most visitors arrive here via car ferries from Split. As of 7 July 2008 Stari Grad's plain is included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list. It is Croatia's 7th location protected by the UNESCO Hvar
Hvar has a very mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches and Mediterranean vegetation that make it one of the most attractive tourist centers in Europe. The island promotes itself as "the sunniest spot in Europe", with 2715 hours of sunlight in an average year. Port in Hvar townHvar town is the main tourist center. It features a large public square that is open to the sea. During the tourist season, the port is filled with large yachts. All-night discos attract large crowds of young visitors. Another major economic activity is the cultivation of lavender, used for aromatic oils and soaps. Hvar is often called the "island of lavender". Hvar is also one of the two most famous winemaking zones in Croatia. Vineyards on the southern side of the island are famous for red wines produced from the Plavac Mali grape. The central plain between Stari Grad and Jelsa is famous for its white wines. Text and photos partialy from Wikipedia |
