The town of Stari Grad - the ancient PHAROS is one of the oldest inhabited places of the island of Hvar that was founded by the settlement of Greeks in the year 385 B.C. The town is rich with Greek and Roman monuments, with medieval churches and palaces amongst which is a castle with a fish pond that belonged to the Croatian poet Petar Hektorović in the 16th century. Today, the town of Stari Grad is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage and one of the most popular touristic resorts on the island of Hvar and of Dalmatia as well.
Island of Hvar is an island of sun, crickets and secluded bays, island of lavender, sage, heather and rosemary, vineyards and olives, palms, aloe and green pine vegetation. Hvar is amongst the top ten most beautiful islands in the world, with 2.700 sunny hours per year. Thanks to the mild climate, the warm winters and pleasant summers, the island receives many guests, scientists and travelers, who are attracted The town of Stari Grad - the ancient PHAROS is one of the oldest inhabited places of the island of Hvar that was founded by the settlement of Greeks in the year 385 B.C. The town is rich with Greek and Roman monuments, with medieval churches and palaces amongst which is a castle with a fish pond that belonged to the Croatian poet Petar Hektorović in the 16th century. Today, the town of Stari Grad is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage and one of the most popular touristic resorts on the island of Hvar and of Dalmatia as well.
Island of Hvar is an island of sun, crickets and secluded bays, island of lavender, sage, heather and rosemary, vineyards and olives, palms, aloe and green pine vegetation. Hvar is amongst the top ten most beautiful islands in the world, with 2.700 sunny hours per year. Thanks to the mild climate, the warm winters and pleasant summers, the island receives many guests, scientists and travelers, who are attracted by the dense Mediterranean nature, rich tradition, architecture and nightlife. |