Hvar Island – Come Cruise With Us https://blog.murdochs.net.au Ric and Helve's Mediterranean Adventures Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:44:33 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 https://blog.murdochs.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-WordPress-logotype-wmark-32x32.png Hvar Island – Come Cruise With Us https://blog.murdochs.net.au 32 32 2019-09-22 Komiza, Vis Island to Stiniva, Hvar Island, Croatia https://blog.murdochs.net.au/2019-09-22-komiza-vis-island-to-stiniva-hvar-island-croatia/ https://blog.murdochs.net.au/2019-09-22-komiza-vis-island-to-stiniva-hvar-island-croatia/#respond Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:43:29 +0000 https://blog.murdochs.net.au/?p=38505
In the morning we depart the lovely town of Komiza on Vis Island
We decide to make our way towards Hvar Island which is located to the north east of Vis Island
We head past the rugged north west coast of Vis Island
Leaving the northern coast of Vis Island near the village of Okljucna
Between Vis and Hvar Islands there is a lot of water traffic
As our guests have in the past already visited the town of Hvar, we decide to take them to see the picturesque north west coast of the island
Beach Jagoda, one of the very popular small bays along the coast
We arrive back to the quiet and peaceful Beach Stiniva which we only recently discovered
Stiniva is one of the most delightful small villages on the island
We drop our anchor in the centre of the pretty bay
Around 5 pm John mixes our refreshing Aperol Spritzes with Prosecco
We are pleased John enjoys cooking!!!
A delicious pizza is on the menu for our dinner tonight
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Early morning peace in Stiniva Bay
Our overnight anchorage has been one of the most picturesque villages we have stayed in over the years
Mid morning we decide to leave Stiniva Bay and make our way closer to the main town of Split where in a few days we will be collecting some Tasmanian guests
We head due north out of the beautiful Stiniva Bay and then veer east along the north east coast of Hvar
A secluded house called Tatinja Beach House can be seen in the next bay to the east of Stiniva
Most bays have quaint houses or small fishing villages along this spectacular coast
Looking north to the barren southern coast of the island of Brac
There is no shortage of eye catching large sailing yachts in the Croatian waters
Beach Brusje is another beautiful small inlet on the western part of the northern coast of Hvar
We decide not to continue further along the northern coast of Hvar. Instead we make our way west to the Island of Solta which has a wonderful sheltered bay that we have visited many times before
We approach the narrow busy strait between Brac Island and Solta Island to the west
We are quite careful crossing the strait as there is a lot of water traffic heading in multiple directions today
There appears to be a sailing race underway or a flotilla of yachts all going in one direction!!
Looking through the strait between Brac and Solta Islands with the town of Split in the background
We approach the familiar entrance to one of our favourite small bays which we have not visited since 2011
During 2011 we cruised Croatia for over 4 months. Stracinska Bay was one of our favourite bays close to Split for anchoring overnight or for visiting with guests for a swim on our way to one of the other islands
The water here is the most wonderful turquoise blue
During July and August there are many more boats usually anchored in Stracinska Bay
We drop the anchor, then reverse towards the land and tie a line ashore
Looking south towards the entrance to the bay
Once again it is time for a swim in the clear blue water of the stunning bay
Tonight there are very few boats on anchor overnight in Stracinska Bay
A wonderful vegetable curry is on the menu aboard the Tangaroa for us tonight
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There have been many more moorings added to the bay since our last visit to Soline Bay in 2011. These new moorings are owned by the local restaurants which do not charge for their use if you dine with them. Otherwise there is a charge for overnight usage! As we have done in the past, we dropped our anchor in the bay, as to our knowledge Kanoba Dionis has no moorings!!
From Soline Bay one can see the Island of Vis to the southwest
After lunch we decide to make a move and have a change of scenery
Looking back to Vis Island as we head to the northern coast of Hvar
We catch a glimpse of Hvar as we continue north
In the distance to the north is the mountainous island of Brac
Along the northern coast of the island of Hvar the coast looks very green and fertile
There are numerous beautiful bays along this part of the coast which have lovely beaches such as Beach Vira
Looking north to the island of Brac and one of the many ferries that take passengers to and from the ancient Hvar town of Stari Grad
Continuing on we arrive at Stiniva Bay which looks very sheltered and inviting
We decide to enter this beautiful and peaceful anchorage
What a stunning place to drop our anchor
A photographer’s paradise!!
Once again it is time for a swim!!
We decided to stay overnight in this exquisite bay
Dinner with the best view you could imagine!!
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Today is Ric’s birthday and we have decided to go to one of our favourite places on St Klement Island
After breakfast we make a move from Tri Luke Bay on Korcula Island to head north west for approximately 34 kms (18 nautical miles) to the main town called Hvar on Hvar Island
Hvar is a long narrow island 68 km long and 10.5 km wide at the widest point. With a high east-west ridge of limestone and dolomite it has typical Mediterranean vegetation, mostly bare with woody scrub at higher steeper levels
Chillies doing well on the Tangaroa
As we approach the coast near the town of Hvar we pass the Pokonji Dol Lighthouse which is perched on it’s tiny circular islet
Approaching the main town of Hvar Island
We have visited this town called Hvar a dozen times in the past 12 years and we have always thought it to be one of the Mediterranean’s special stunning towns
Hvar has a long history, beginning with the first inhabitants which were Neolithic people. It is believed that they probably established trade links between Hvar and the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. In the 4th Century BC the Greeks colonised Hvar Island. The fort overlooking the port was established by the Venetian Empire which made the city an important naval base. The 700 year old walls, public buildings and houses of the fort still survive today!!
The town which is located on the south west of the southern coast of the island is very popular for tourists, especially June to August. Fortunately September it starts to quieten down and there are less boats in the harbour
As we have done in the past we have moored the Tangaroa in the bay and have gone ashore by dinghy
A popular cafe and restaurant in Hvar
The popular main square of Hvar, which is very quiet compared how it usually is during the peek season
Coffee and cake for the Birthday Boy!!
I take the opportunity to go to the same hairdresser which I have been to twice in 2011
Once we stock up with some groceries we head back to the Tangaroa
Once aboard the Tangaroa we make a move as the sea breeze had arrived
We head a small distance south west toward St Klement Island
Good sailing conditions this afternoon!!
We arrive in Soline Bay in the south west of St Klement Island
In the evening we head ashore by dinghy
There is a small jetty where one ties up one’s dinghy to go ashore to one of the nearby restaurants
The path which goes for roughly 400 metres is quite rocky and it is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes and take a torch
The cactus bushes are plentiful along the path
For the 8th visit we arrive at the Kanoba Dionis
Not a lot has changed in 8 years ….. it is still a delightful place to come for dinner
As it is the end of the season and a lot of the tourists, especially the Italians have left, the restaurant is fairly quiet
Our favourite Zucchini Pie is still on the menu
We order some delicious grilled squid and freshly caught fish
Happy 71st Birthday Ric !!!
Special pancakes for the Birthday Boy!!!
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