{"id":21057,"date":"2024-05-25T06:50:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T11:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carterembry.com\/?p=21057"},"modified":"2025-03-12T12:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T17:59:32","slug":"hvar-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carterembry.com\/de\/2024\/hvar-island\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Die Insel Hvar im Mai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In mid-May, we hopped on a ferry to Hvar, ready for an island escape that blended history, culture, and some of our favorite little quirks. Instead of staying in the hustle and bustle of Hvar Town, we opted for a cozy spot outside the much smaller Stari Grad\u2014a decision that gave us both a peaceful retreat and easy access to one of Europe\u2019s oldest towns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every day, we walked down to Stari Grad, a place that feels as if it\u2019s been whispering its secrets for millennia. Founded as the Greek colony Faros in 384 BC, Stari Grad is nestled at the end of Stari Grad Bay and surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Kabal peninsula and the Hvar ridge. This ancient town, once part of the Roman Empire and later ruled by pirates, Venetians, and even a Bosnian king, boasts a rich tapestry of history that you can literally walk through.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strolling its narrow alleys, we delighted in amazing food and explored cute shops tucked away in every corner. It was a delightful mix of old-world charm and modern European flair. And east of Stari Grad lies fertile agricultural land\u2014the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain\u2014where the Greek field layouts remain almost intact, a living testament to the island\u2019s prehistoric roots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our adventures didn\u2019t stop at Stari Grad. We spent some days driving around Hvar, uncovering several unforgettable spots:<\/span><\/p>\n