November 10, 2018 – While some might be thinking of snow and Christmas, meanwhile on the sunny island of Hvar – the opening of the winter swimming season!
It is the island once known as the Austrian Madeira, the birthplace of organised tourism in Europe exactly 150 years ago this year, and an island known for having the most sunshine in Europe.
With some of Europe’s pristine waters, why wouldn’t you go for a swim on Hvar in November?
Especially if you found yourself in the company of one of the island’s most enthusiastic winter groups – the Polarni Tovari – or Polar Donkeys.
Formed a couple of years ago, the Polar Donkeys are keen to embrace the joys of swimming on Hvar in the winter months.
In recent years, they have organised a swim at Bonj les Bain in front of Hotel Amfora on New Year’s Day, and several brave souls (and pets) have braced themselves for the first swim of the year.
That tradition will no doubt continue, but the Polar Donkeys have also announced this afternoon that the 2018 winter swimming season on Hvar has begun! Check out the video below.
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