Beautiful yachts everywhere you look, wild parties happening everyday, delicious food and stunning blue water, Hvar is a Croatian island not to be missed!
Do go for an early morning run/walk
While we were in Croatia H and I were right in the middle of our training for our half marathon so we tried our best to sneak in some runs. With the days so hot we woke up nice and early to get out and beat the heat. While it wasn’t the most fun waking up early on vacation these early morning runs are one of my favorite things we did in Hvar.
As the sun rises little boats return in from a morning of fishing and the empty streets behind the houses sparkle from the sunrise. Fresh produce is prepared for display at the food markets and chefs are busy preparing the mornings catch. The empty beaches and calm water make you want to jump in and take a dip, and every so often you pass a late night partier doing an entertaining walk of shame. Early mornings in Hvar are not to be missed!
Don’t waste time looking for a spot on the beach.
With few sandy beach areas in walking distance from Hvar the beaches in the area fill up very quickly. After fighting the crowds for a day H and I decided to follow the locals lead and take the trails down to the rock cliffs along the water.
There are surprisingly many flat areas in the rocks to lay down on so it wasn’t a problem to get comfortable. With hardly no other people around it was like we had our own personal beach, complete with stunning blue water. Much better than being on a crowded noisy beach.
Do eat and drink the local cuisine
H and I dined on local fish, olive oils and wine, and the most amazing pasta while in Hvar. We of course had to enjoy a few cocktails as well.
The best meal we ate during our time in Croatia was in Hvar. I can not recommend the restaurant Dalmatino enough, it will be a meal H and I will continue talking about for the next few years to come.
Before our meal started we were treated to an on the house appetizer with fresh bread and local olive oil paired with a shot of local liquor ( I am not sure the name but it was delicious). Quickly after we finished they brought us the recommend house wine, the Croatian wine Grk, while we waited for our meal. After several days of bad service Dalmatino quickly stood out for having excellent service, anyone who quickly brings me wine gets a win in my book.
H and I both went for the black gnocchi with shrimp in a white wine sauce. The gnocchi is blacked with squid, which at first I was not to sure about but the waiter highly recommended it. The dish did not disappoint, love when waiters point you towards the best dish on the menu. As soon as our food arrived I forgot all about pictures and just enjoyed. This is how dining while traveling should be, a real experience featuring the the local cuisine.
Don’t go home after dinner
Even if your completely stuffed, like we were after eating at Dalmatino, don’t miss out on walking around the town center at night.
Before the wild parties begin the town center in Hvar is full of life. Street entertainers perform dances, locals catch up after a long day out on their boats, movies are played on the side of the buildings, and the glow the street lights cast over the town is beautiful!
Do take in all the beauty of Hvar
From charming little streets to stunning flowers, bright blue water and bays full of small fishing boats, soak all of it in. Hvar is a beautiful place meant to be admired.
And last but not least…
Don’t forget to visit the Hvar Fortress
Learn more about the history of Hvar while taking in some stunning views from the Hvar Fortress. I enjoyed my visit to the fortress so much I wrote an entire post about it. It is one attraction in Hvar you really don’t want to miss.
It really is hard not to fall in love with the beautiful islands of Croatia!
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