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Snow this year?

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Will we have snow on Hvar this year? Guest blog by Vivian Grisogono, with the advice to take no chances.

The Things People Do on Holiday on Hvar

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The nice thing about writing about Hvar tourism is that it is very diverse. And some tourists are madder than ...

The Oldest Olive Tree on Hvar (and Maybe Elsewhere) – Wow!

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A fascinating afternoon on eastern Hvar, the highlight of which was meeting an olive tree which might be older than ...

Free Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Checks at Eko Shop Green House

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The friendly organic team from eco-shop Green House are offering free blood pressure and cholesterol checks tomorrow, in addition to ...

What Did Hvar Town Look Like More Than 400 Years Ago?

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An early panorama of Hvar Town in 1571. No nightclubs here… 

Order Your Fish with Confidence: A Croatian-English Fish Glossary

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Ordering the right fish can be a linguistic challenge, with most Croatian words bearing little resemblance to their English counterparts. ...

Picture Exclusive! Orson Welles Filming on Hvar

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Hvar has a long tradition of celebrity visitors. Some rare shots of Orson Welles filming on the island of Hvar ...

Beautiful Hvar Moments: An Open Door to 400 Years of Theatre History

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An unexpected bonus in Hvar Town today, as an open door revealed a world of 400 years of history and ...

Touch of Angels Exhibition Arrives on Hvar

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An exciting exhibition from above – guest blog from Dagmar Meneghello.

Rat poison and larvicide, with instructions

Ekocijan Pest Control Warning

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Advance notice of pest control measures on Hvar – by Vivian Grisogono.