Town Hvar
The town of Hvar is a unique blend of Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and
historical heritage, and mundane tourizam the present day. The intricately carved
Venetian architecture and wide, welcoming seaside promenade of Hvar Town has
helped make Hvar Island the chicest and most visited of southern Dalmatian islands.
The town's harbour provided a suitable location for a port, being geographically
ideal and also protected by islands, making it a safe haven for boats hiding
from hazardous winds.
Glory and power of Hvar gained during the Middle
Ages as an important port within the Venetian
maritime empire. But today the tourist center of the island and one of
the most popular tourist
destinations Dalmatian Riviera - a town smiling
and friendly inhabitants. The regular ferry Split-Hvar-Korčula-Dubrovnik
stops at the port, helping
the city of Hvar to retain its status as the
centre of the island's tourism.
