Days 6-9: Hvar! Ancient Greek Ports and Lavender Fields
Upon arrval in Jelsa we boarded buses for transfer to Hvar Town and our hotel overlooking St. Stephen's Plaza. Dinner was hosted by a local chef who gave us a cooking class on how to grill perfect tuna steaks.
Day Eight, the last cycling day of the trip began and ended in Stari Grad. We had a bunch of chances to swim and enjoyed a picnic l,unch created by our host Neven followed by rides through lavender fields. We finished the evening at the hotel's terrace with a farewell dinner.
I am now officially and deeply in love with Croatia. The fall climate is lovely. The villages are immaculate, the water is radiant blue and the locals are sincerely friendly (with many speaking perfect English).
Day Six began on the Island of Brac and ended on the Island of Hvar. The ride was a beautiful downhill ride to the seaside town of Bol and arguably Croatia's best swimming beach Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn).
Zlatni Rat - The Golden Horseshoe
While awaiting our water taxi to Hvar we enjoyed a great alfresco lunch in one of Bol's waterfront cafes.
The boat then shuttled us to the village of Jelsa on the scenic island of Hvar. Conde Nast proclaimed Hvar (along with Zanzibar, Capri, Mykonos and Bali) as one of the most beautiful Islands in the world. And, with only 12.000 residents, it is very quiet and peaceful.
Hvar's Fortress at Night
Venetian Influenced Architecture in Hvar
Hvar Town
Upon arrval in Jelsa we boarded buses for transfer to Hvar Town and our hotel overlooking St. Stephen's Plaza. Dinner was hosted by a local chef who gave us a cooking class on how to grill perfect tuna steaks.
Tuna Steaks and Fleur de Sel
Day Seven began with a hearty and (very lovely breakfast with great homemade pastries). Sated, we walked to our bicycles for a ride to the top of of the island to enjoy views and the chance to buy local lavender products. Then it was all downhill to the port city of Stari Grad. This port dates back over 2400 years when it was built by the Greeks. Our 34 mile ride came with a chance to swim in the crystal clear Adriatic.
Morning Route Review With Mario
Hvar's Elaborately Terraced Farmlands
Stari Grad
An Inquisitive Donkey
Fields Near Stari Grad
Day Eight, the last cycling day of the trip began and ended in Stari Grad. We had a bunch of chances to swim and enjoyed a picnic l,unch created by our host Neven followed by rides through lavender fields. We finished the evening at the hotel's terrace with a farewell dinner.
Neven's Picnic at Jelsa
Hotel Terrace
Day Nine began with a round of good-byes, a ferry transfer to Split and an Uber ride to the airport for my flight on to Rome.
Roadboy's Travels © 2018
Roadboy's Travels © 2018
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