Stari Grad has a vibrant artistic scene, with several galleries tucked away in the back streets of its stunning old town. An introduction to the unique work of Zoran Tadic by Majda L.L. Moškatelo
Looking for a cheap, but comfortable authentic stone experience in the old town of Stari Grad? Look no further than Apartment Rino where three people can stay for as little as 35 euro a night.
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A look into the life of a TV repair man on Hvar Island
A delightful snapshot of the realities of daily life in Stari Grad for a foreigner trying to deal with the basics, in this case fixing the television. Many thanks to Beatrix Roux from Stari Grad via South Africa for this post.
Where to stay in Stari Grad? If you are looking for a little space, pleasant views, close proximity to the beach, town and ferry, look no further than the delightful Vila Oliva in Borici.
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What Exactly is the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain, Ager or Hora?
An introduction to Hvar's biggest tourist attraction
Hvar's largest tourist attraction, and also its most internationally recognised, is one of its least visited or understood. Introducing the Stari Grad Plain to the layman (incuding a GREAT video explanation).
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Official Documents: The Public Notary in Stari Grad
If you have any official business at all on Hvar, from registering a property purchase to obtaining a police report in the event of a crash, the chances are you will need to pay a visit to that delightful institution, the Public Notary. A step-by-step guide.
Anyone interested in the agro-tourism sector on Hvar is invited to join a free training programme in Stari Grad, covering various aspects of this growth sector.
The second part of South African Beatrix Roux's experiences of Stari Grad. The importance of one of Stari Grad's most social meeting points: Pizzeria Marko.
Take a wander round the streets of Stari Grad after dark, and enjoy some of the island's most atmospheric streets, one of which is captured here by Vedran Janic.
Congratulations once again to Boris Buratovic from Stari Grad for yet another award for his rosemary honey, one of a number of excellent natural products to try on Hvar.
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Where Did Stari Grad's Tourists Come From in 2011?
The Regional Tourist Board has kindly shared their official statistics with Total Hvar for the first ten months of the year. In the first of a six-part series, we look at who came to Stari Grad in 2011.
Many thanks to Beatrix Roux from South Africa for this account of her arrival on Hvar and three months living in Stari Grad. Beatrix is now the proud owner of a holiday home in the old town.
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What IS that bare hill on the road from Stari Grad to Jelsa?