Thanks to Kathi King for sharing these photos of Hvar from her sailing on Royal Clipper.
The fleet might be moving towards the Caribbean for the winter, but it's not too early to start to think about booking a summer sailing in the Mediterranean! Hvar is a charming and ancient city with clear blue waters and cobblestone streets. It is also somewhat of a celebrity hotspot since two superstars offered their glowing endorsement. It is definitely worth a vist! Read on for fun facts about Hvar, Croatia!
• Hvar holds the oldest public theater in Europe.
• As host to "Ultra" music fest, Hvar is known as a hot destination. It is made even hotter by the endorsement of superstars Beyonce and Jay Z. The power couple was even inspired to name their daughter after some particularly lovely ivy.
• Hvar was put on the market in 1932. There is no information available as to who sold it or who bought it. The only thing certain is that it is no longer for sale.
• 'Hvar' means where in Icelandic.
• Croatia is credited with inventing the necktie.
• Hvar is the self-proclaimed "sunniest spot in Europe" with 2,715 hours of sunlight in an average year.
• There are many different regional dialects in Hvar, and the island has a long history of stone masonry. As a result there are eight different words for 'chisel.'
• If you give birth on the Jadrolinija Ferry from Hvar your child will ride free for life!
Have you sailed to Hvar, Croatia, with Star Clippers? Share your fun facts and experiences in the comments below!
The fleet might be moving towards the Caribbean for the winter, but it's not too early to start to think about booking a summer sailing in the Mediterranean! Hvar is a charming and ancient city with clear blue waters and cobblestone streets. It is also somewhat of a celebrity hotspot since two superstars offered their glowing endorsement. It is definitely worth a vist! Read on for fun facts about Hvar, Croatia!
• Hvar holds the oldest public theater in Europe.
• As host to "Ultra" music fest, Hvar is known as a hot destination. It is made even hotter by the endorsement of superstars Beyonce and Jay Z. The power couple was even inspired to name their daughter after some particularly lovely ivy.
• Hvar was put on the market in 1932. There is no information available as to who sold it or who bought it. The only thing certain is that it is no longer for sale.
• 'Hvar' means where in Icelandic.
• Croatia is credited with inventing the necktie.
• Hvar is the self-proclaimed "sunniest spot in Europe" with 2,715 hours of sunlight in an average year.
• There are many different regional dialects in Hvar, and the island has a long history of stone masonry. As a result there are eight different words for 'chisel.'
• If you give birth on the Jadrolinija Ferry from Hvar your child will ride free for life!
Have you sailed to Hvar, Croatia, with Star Clippers? Share your fun facts and experiences in the comments below!