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The name of the island is without doubt Greek in origin, from Pharos (lighthouse). From it the Romans derived the name Pharia. The Dalmatian Romans then derived from this Fara, and the newly settled Croats in the early Middle Ages changed this to Hvar
Stari Grad (Faros) is historical heart of the island.
Hvar has produced many famous men and women, celebrated both at home and abroad. It was one of the most important centres of Croatian Renaissance literature, producing poets and writers such as Hanibal Lucic og Petar Hektorovic.
Hvar, with its seven century-old walls and fortifications, is the site of the oldest municipal theatre in Europe, opened in 1612
Main attractions are pleasant climate, a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, various accommodation facilities, gastronomic offer, sports and recreational opportunities. Accommodation facilities include hotels, apartments, boarding houses and campsites. Sports and recreational opportunities are excellent - tennis, table tennis, basketball, boccia, bowling, water sports (equipment rented). Hvar is famous for its very specific climate with a lot of sunshine andvery few rainy days.
As a rule, hotel guests pay only half a price if it is raining for the whole day and nothing at all if it is snowing (which occurs almost never). Restaurants and taverns in the town of Hvar offer excellent fish specialities, with exquisite local wines.
Events/Attractions
Stari Grad Plain (Unesco World Heritage List)
Hvar theatre
Hvar fortress
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