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3 February 2026
59 – 31/5 Hvar or Brac
Maybe go to Brac instead of Hvar???? I cannot find a lot to do here on Crazy Tourist other than the 2 things below then travel to other towns of interest
Recommended tour: Blue Cave and Hvar Full-Day Tour from Split
Brac
- Brac, is separated by the Hvar Channel and is the third largest in the Central Dalmatian archipelago.You could catch a water taxi to one of the coastal towns or take the ferry to spend the day seeing what you can find on this peaceful island.Brac is known for its historical quarries, the source of the immaculate white limestone used for some of Croatia’s emblematic landmarks.
- To this day Brac is a centre for stonemasonry, with two schools located on the southern side of the island.
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Hvar
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and St. Stephen’s Square
- This cathedral’s square renaissance bell tower is an unforgettable sight in the evenings, when its white stone illuminated by the last light of the day and you can see right through the structure’s narrow arches.
- If you head into the church you’ll be confronted by a treasure trove of renaissance art.
- There are works by Palma Junior, Stefano Celesti and a lesser-known Spanish painter Juan Boschettus. But the absolute must-see is Madonna and Child, a Venetian work from the 1220s by an unknown artist.
- Long and with an irregular shape, the square is the centre of Hvar’s social world, with cafes and restaurants that spill out onto the polished flagstones in summer.
- The square was once part of the bay, but some clever engineering helped to level out the land during the 18th century when it was also fully paved.
Spanjola Fortress
- Head up from Hvar Town’s main square, passing through the Porta di Datallo, you can ascend the steep stairway to this Venetian fortress from the 1500s. It’s in very good shape considering its age, with walls, towers and tunnels to check out.
- On the battlements you can look through the canon embrasures for an unbroken view of Hvar Town and the framed by the Adriatic and Pakleni islands.
- Inside the castle there are displays of historic artefacts, among which are ancient amphorae from an earlier Bronze Age stronghold on this spot.
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