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Ile de Hvar La Reine des îles Croates Some data Area 298 km² Population +/- 12 000 hab. Major city Hvar Important city Stari Grad This island Dalmatian is certainly the most tourist and most attractive Croatian islands. Nicknamed “the queen of Croatian islands”, it is also considered one of ten most beautiful islands of the world." Welcome to Hvar" Its distance of document Croatian ( you will need between 40 minutes, and 1h30 ship to join the island from Split), gives a charm, a quiet and beauty to the state pure. On the island, the master word is: life natural. To come to Hvar is communion with nature and history. You will discover fields of lavender, fields of olive trees (including some are more than 100 old) and vineyards, but also remains of the different civilizations that have in the past experiences on the island. With its Mediterranean climate, its warm temperatures in summer and lenient in winters, Island Hvar is the tourist destination ideal to spend a relaxing holiday and during which you can fully relax. With a road network very satisfactory, you can move throughout the island very easily drive, cycling or walk away. The only plugs, you encounter during your stay, are those to arrived and departures ferry. Island Hvar knows highlight and protect its natural heritage, cultural and history. Strolling in the streets of Hvar, Stari Grad and in the small villages you will be impressed with cultural heritage and historical and its conservation status. Between architectural heritage Roman, Byzantine, Austrian, and Croatian, you can remain insensitive.Whether day or night, Island Hvar, with these cities and village will surprise you not its colors, atmosphere, folklore and good mood. From seven to seventy- seven years and over, Island Hvar will without fail fill all your wishes We will return in the next issue on Croatian islands in special folder Apartmani Ratka – Vrboska « The little Venice » "Here we speak French" as he likes to say and write Ratka. From May to October, Ratka offers accommodation 3 bedrooms for 1 or 2 persons and one apartment for 4-6 persons with all comfort. In Ratka apartmani, you will be as at your home. The friendliness and helpfulness of the host is exemplary and you will thrive in this small paradise "Little Venice," as he likes to tell people Vrboska. Here, no need for a car, everything is done on foot, the main shops (supermarket, cafes, restaurants, shopping ...) are less than 50 m and 500 m ranges. Prices (per night) : Room : 50 € Apartment : 100 € Contact: Ratka Domine Tél: +385 (0) 98 195 7282 e-mail: [email protected]