Day tripping from Hvar – an artful afternoon in Split
The Gallery of Fine Arts in Split is a lovely place to see some local art. It’s housed in a fine old building tucked away behind Diocletian’s Palace, an easy walk from the Riva and the ferries.
Day tripping from Hvar – and it’s off to Bol on Brač
Visiting Bol on the neighbouring island of Brač is an easy day trip from Jelsa. The two towns practically face each other across the narrow channel of sea dividing the islands. Most visitors to Bol will be heading for the iconic Zlatni Rat beach, or Golden Horn in English. That is indeed an impressively beautiful…
On Fishing and Fishermen’s Tales
2018 marks the 450th anniversary of the publication of Ribanje i Ribarsko Prigovaranje (On Fishing and Fishermen’s Tales), Petar Hektorović’s classic travelogue poem. It’s a fascinating tale of a three day sailing trip from Stari Hvar to Šolta, though the old language of the original makes for a tricky read, even for Croatians. Here’s the…
Vrboska.info
Vrboska has a new website. The tourist office has recently launched a completely redesigned site that will tell you about this lovely little place, and what’s to see and do during your visit. The content isn’t quite there yet, but it’s a good start and has the advantage of being in English. It already has…
The Magic Ferry
I’m convinced that the ferry to Hvar is magic! Even when it’s tipping down with rain on the mainland, drenching cold and horrible, yet within the short sail to the island, the clouds will clear and the sun comes out!
Go Hvar 