Stella Mare
Travel Blogs from Hvar
The Up and Coming Destination
... comfortable either. Jumping into arctic cold water made me feel as though my diaphragm was collapsing, but the adrenaline of the jump kept me going.
Croatian countryside was gorgeous. I felt like I was in Yosemite for parts of the journey and then Hawaii for others. The water was astounding clear and the beaches were lovely.
While in Croatia, it wouldn't be a vacation without going to the beach. Beaches ...
Zagreb & Croatia Sail
... suburbia
- Dolac market (fresh fruit and veg, plus some souvenirs etc)
- Opatovina and Tkalciceva streets (restaurants/ cafes and small shops)
- The Stone Gate - thought it would just be a gate, but discovered it is actually a mini church in a tunnel! Pretty cool!
- St Mark's Church with its coloured and patterned tiles on the ...
Blue Cave, Green Cave
... club, but $1000 amazing? No. Italy is not the only place you can find delicious gelato and olive oil worth bringing home. And on Europe in general. James and I are sick of all the cigarette smoke. Do these people not know that their disgusting habit is killing them and others, including their young children who they smoke right next to?? We are taking it easy tonight...more seafood and early to ...
The Heat is On in Hvar
... the deepest blue sea. Nick´s love of all things nautical was once again given a boost as the port was filled with boats and yachts of all shapes and sizes.
Accommodation was probably the best so far as we had ensuite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the ocean. This was only €18 a night but admittedly in July/August this price goes up to €35 a night so we got a really good deal. Nick was also slightly unsettled as rather than the usual mints you ...
Hvar Island
... the island as a "tourist heaven" going on to add that "everyone living on the island works in tourism in some way". Hvar seems to be the party island with one club offering what we thought sounded like a logistical nightmare - an 'exclusive beach party' accessible only via taxi ferry at 1am. I don't envy the guy whose job it is to drive that boat.
We went for a hike over the hill behind town to a beach in a secluded ...