Hvar to Split

Needless to say, after all the drama arriving in Hvar, we left the town behind without even a glance and made our way around to the other side of the island instead. We spent a couple of nights anchored in a maple leaf-shaped bay, just a short dinghy ride away from Stari Grad, one of Europe’s oldest towns. We spent the following day wandering her cobbled streets and marvelling at the ancient stone architecture. We stopped for frequent cold drinks in an attempt to cool off in the oppressive heat. We perused little galleries and poked around in boutique shops. We lazed over a lovely, long lunch, and stocked up on provisions from the fresh food market. It was just the antidote we needed!

From the north side of Hvar we made our way towards Split, stopping for two nights along the way in a little bay on the island of Brač. We enjoyed the slow life for a few days; swimming at the beach, cooking a sunset BBQ, and visiting the local village for lunch. It is here in Bobovišća that we learnt about one of Croatia’s most famous sons, Vladimir Nazor. An accomplished poet, writer, translator, during and after WWII he also served as the first Croatian Head of State, and first Speaker of the Croatian Parliament. His family home in Bobovišća has been preserved for cultural heritage, and a statue in his likeness can be found at the end of the bay. Over 300 streets in Croatia bear his name, and the little village of Bobovišća is now also known as The Poet’s Harbour.

Next stop: Split.