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Photo Blog: Hvar's First Sunset of 2012 from Zarace

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 02 January 2012. Posted in Beaches, Island News, Tourism, Villages

Another Suncokret photo special to mark the New Year

Photo Blog: Hvar's First Sunset of 2012 from Zarace

Fresh from their early morning hike to the peak of the island to capture the first sunrise of 2012, the folks at Suncokret managed to capture the first of what will be many memorable sunsets in Hvar this year.

Photo Blog: Sunsets on Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 29 November 2011. Posted in Beaches, Island News, Tourism

Some Hvar sunsets by Chris Connor

Photo Blog: Sunsets on Hvar
The blue skies of Hvar by day give way to some spectacular colours as the sun sets. Many thanks to Chris Connor from Vrbanj for sending us these.

Hvar's Prettiest Bay? The Beach at Dubovica

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 25 November 2011. Posted in Beaches, Island News

Delightful Dubovica bay on the road from Stari Grad to Hvar

Hvar's Prettiest Bay? The Beach at Dubovica

It does not have the best access, but that does not stop hundreds of people clambering down to Dubovica bay each year.  Is this Hvar's prettiest bay?

Naturist Beaches on Hvar: Jerolim in CNN's Top 15 FKK

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 21 November 2011. Posted in Beaches, Island News, Tourism, Hvar Town

More recognition for Hvar, this time its beaches

Naturist Beaches on Hvar: Jerolim in CNN's Top 15 FKK

Hvar is a very popular destination for naturists, and has a quality offer, one that has just been acknowledged by CNN.

Rental of the Week: Villa Jagodna, Ivan Dolac

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 20 November 2011. Posted in Beaches, Island News, Property, Villages, Rental Offers

Pool, Sea Views, Beach access, Peace!

Rental of the Week: Villa Jagodna, Ivan Dolac

Looking for a summer rental on Hvar with sea view, small pool and peace and quiet? Check out Villa Jagodna near Ivan Dolac, which sleeps six.

Hvar Story Wins 2011 Guardian Readers' Award

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 12 November 2011. Posted in Beaches, Tourism

Account of encounter with naked harpoon lady wins top prize

Hvar Story Wins 2011 Guardian Readers' Award

Congratulations to Dana Smith, winner of the 2011 Guardian Readers' Writing Competition for a superbly-written account of her recent holiday on Hvar. 

Looking for a Sandy Beach near Hvar Town?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 27 October 2011. Posted in Beaches, Hvar Town

Looking for a Sandy Beach near Hvar Town?

Hvar's rocky and pebble beaches are one of the reasons its legendary water is so clear, as pristine as anywhere in the world.  Some tourists, however, are creatures of habit.  The hunt for a sandy beach...

Disabled Beach Access in Stari Grad

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 24 October 2011. Posted in Beaches, Stari Grad

Disabled Beach Access in Stari Grad

New disabled beach access for Stari Grad in 2011.