Hip, Hip Hvar

Rita and I have been quite taken by this small harbor town and really like the feel and vibe of the place. The scenic seawalls, multiple beaches and bays, the citadel at the top of the hill, charming St. Stephens Square, the multitude of relaxing waterfront cafes the quaint old town alleyways filled with artisan shops and seafood restaurants. All this in a wonderful temperate climate where people are still swimming in the warm Adriatic Sea in October. This has definitely been the best place we have been to in Croatia. The "beautiful people" have also found Hvar as every day their massive yachts and sailboats dock at the harbor and all the plebs come to gawk at the boats and the people on them (Rita and I are right there with them). We have a great routine here: go for a power walk on the seawall before breakfast, get out and explore part of the town, head off to one of the beaches for a little sun time, hit a waterfront cafe for a cappuccino and a little people watching, walk to a rocky bluff and watch the sunset before finally heading to a restaurant for dinner. Hvar is H'ven.

 

 

 Spectacular Hvar Harbor and the Adriatic Sea as viewed from Hvar Fortress

 One of the motorized transportation carts that are used to ferry goods from the harbor to Hvar shops

 Sailboats moored across from Hvar Harbor with Hvar town in the background

Rita looking out the window of our 17th century 3rd floor apartment in St. Stephens Square

 

 Having a glass of wine as we wait for the sunset on a rocky bluff just outside of Hvar

The sun setting on another fabulous day in Hvar

Watching the moon rise over St. Stephens Cathedral while sipping a cognac and cappuccino