The island of Hvar.
A place for families.
So thinks the Daily Telegraph, naming it as one of Europe’s best islands for families, and who are we to disagree. Here is what they had to say:
“Hvar is probably Croatia’s most fashionable island destination: everyone from honeymooners to actors flocks here for boutique hotels, seafood and boho-glam nightlife. But the island is big and varied enough to absorb families with kids, too. A rugged landmass of purple lavender fields, neat olive groves and leafy vineyards gives onto white pebble coves, gently lapped by translucent turquoise sea. The Adriatic is calm (no waves, as you would have on the Atlantic) and local winds relatively gentle (unlike the Cyclades in Greece), making this a great place to get children swimming in the sea, and to introduce teens to water sports – sea kayaking, wind surfing, sailing and scuba diving are all catered for.
“Where to stay: Palmizana, set in a botanical garden on a tiny car-free islet opposite Hvar Town (served by regular taxi-boats, 15-min transfer). This hotel has 13 bungalows (from £85 per night in low season) and villas for rent (sleeping 3-10); two open-air restaurants; and a narrow strip of pebble beach overlooking a sheltered bay.”
See the other islands included here.
