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Environment

A Hvar Souvenir Stall with a Difference

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 07 January 2012. Posted in Environment, Island News, Hvar Town

A Hvar Souvenir Stall with a Difference

If you thought one souvenir stall was just like the next, you have yet to meet Hvar's herb specialists, Karmen and Antun. Selling their excellent home-made products is only part of what they do...

Holiday Smoke on the Island of Hvar

on Tuesday, 03 January 2012. Posted in Environment, Island News

An appreciation of life in the fields of Hvar

Holiday Smoke on the Island of Hvar

You can take a girl out of Hvar, but you can't take Hvar out of a girl. Returning from her Zagreb studies for the Christmas holidays, Tina Miličić appreciates the nature of the family field.

Photo Blog: Hvar's First Sunrise of 2012 from Sveti Nikola

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 01 January 2012. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

Sunshine greets the start of 2012

Photo Blog: Hvar's First Sunrise of 2012 from Sveti Nikola

Some chose to party all night in Hvar Town, others chose to embrace Hvar's raw natural beauty. Thankfully the latter were happy to share.  Happy New Year from Hvar.

Get in the Car and Discover Inland Hvar!

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 30 December 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

Nature, views and surprises away from the beach

Get in the Car and Discover Inland Hvar!

While many tourists are drawn by Hvar's beaches and nightlife, there is much to discover inalnd, so take a car for a day or two and surprise yourself...

Herbal Hvar: Tours, Teas, Talks with Karmen

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 30 December 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

Discover Hvar's nature with experienced local guide

Herbal Hvar: Tours, Teas, Talks with Karmen

Discover the natural wonders of Hvar with Karmen and Antun's herbal range of offers: from herbal walks and afternoon tea presentations in a wonderful setting, to some of the best natural product and souvenirs available on Hvar.

Writer's Block? Why Hvar in Winter is Perfect

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 22 December 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

Hvar is perfect for writers out of season

Writer's Block? Why Hvar in Winter is Perfect

Trying to write that bestseller but the words will not come?  Get yourself over to Hvar in the winter for a unique combination of blowing away the cobwebs and providing inspiration to enable you to find the Muse...

Photo Blog: The Flowers of Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 21 December 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

A look at the flora and fauna on Hvar

Photo Blog: The Flowers of Hvar

Many thanks to Rhona Crosbie from Vrbanj via Glasgow (that must have been a hard decision!) for sending us some wonderful photos.  Here are some of the flowers of Hvar

Hvar Forest Fire Prevention: Introducing MIRTO

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 04 December 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Tourism

European initiative to prevent forest fires

Hvar Forest Fire Prevention: Introducing MIRTO

The tragedy of this summer's major fire on the neighbouring island of Brac is a reminder of the need to keep the issue of forest fire prevention in the minds of visitors and residents alike.  Introducing MIRTO.

What IS that bare hill on the road from Stari Grad to Jelsa?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 16 November 2011. Posted in Environment, Island News, Stari Grad

Modern agriculture versus traditional methods

What IS that bare hill on the road from Stari Grad to Jelsa?
A barren hilltop has appeared on Hvar's green island on the road from Jelsa to Stari Grad.