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Hvar Town, Croatia

September 15, 2014February 29, 2024 By Glen Bruels
This is part of a series called Cruising the Dalmatian Islands
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Today, we made our way over to the other side of the island of Hvar, to the town of the same name.  This “city” (less than 4000 people) has always been a cross roads in the Adriatic – whether for trade or military campaigns.  It was an independent commune within the Venetian Empire, which basically says nobody messed with them.  Having a fort on the top of the hill behind the town, with a strategic view of the entire surrounding area doesn’t hurt much either.  As a consequence, much of the architecture from the 13th through 16th century is all intact, making this a very charming place.  It’s also the “Ibiza of the Adriatic” – making this quite the party town during the season (our captain told us that there are over 20,000 visitors per day at that time – I can’t imagine how the town could hold them).  This is also a place where the glitterati come with great regularity.  There was a recent Beyoncé sighting (sans JayZ) at Carpe Diem, one of the watering holes for the beautiful people.

We enjoyed hiking up to the castle (where there was a child’s birthday party going on…) and then shopping in some of the local shops that line the narrow passageways.  We had an excellent dinner last night (I had Black Truffle Risotto with Shrimp – OMG!) along with a lot of local wine.  Then it was back to the boat where I tried to understand the subtleties of Progressive Rummy.  I quickly decided to focus on my scotch…

Today, we are off to Vis. For many years this was a secret Yugoslav base, so nobody could develop it.  Apparently, it is beautiful.  Chat with you later!

Coming into Hvar Town in the Zodiac. Another wet butt in the making...
Coming into Hvar Town in the Zodiac. Another wet butt in the making…
Lots of ships at anchor, o the dinghy dock is always packed!
Lots of ships at anchor, o the dinghy dock is always packed!
Beautiful architecture throughout the town. During the season, the square would be packed!
Beautiful architecture throughout the town. During the season, the square would be packed!
Starting the climb to the castle.
Starting the climb to the castle.
About halfway up. The days of too much food, alcohol, and lolling about the boat are starting to show up!
About halfway up. The days of too much food, alcohol, and lolling about the boat are starting to show up!
Very lush, yet arid here. Lots of agave and cactus,
Very lush, yet arid here. Lots of agave and cactus,
Looking down the city wall to the town.
Looking down the city wall to the town.
We finally arrive at the fortress Spanjola.
We finally arrive at the fortress Spanjola.
"Retail therapy" opportunities start immediately upon entering the fortress. A thoughtful gesture!
“Retail therapy” opportunities start immediately upon entering the fortress. A thoughtful gesture!
Panoramic views from the castle. A great defensive location.
Panoramic views from the castle. A great defensive location.
A strange occurrence -- a kid's birthday party at the fortress. One of these girls almost fell through the gap...
A strange occurrence — a kid’s birthday party at the fortress. One of these girls almost fell through the gap…
Our group on the way to dinner and looking for trouble!
Our group on the way to dinner and looking for trouble!
A great dinner with great company.
A great dinner with great company.
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Glen Bruels

I am a traveler and sometimes clay sculptor, following a long career working in consulting. My work allowed me to travel the world extensively and I was hooked. Today, I travel with my wife/best friend to explore new places, meet new people, and learn new things.

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