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- Croatia
- Split
- Hvar Island
Hvar Island
Off of the coast of Split, just 15 nautical miles (24km) from
Baska Voda and accessible by ferry, is the island of Hvar, which
abounds with Romanesque and Renaissance buildings and a true
Mediterranean atmosphere. The island is noted for its fertile soil
and was the site of the world's first parcelling out of arable land
by the ancient Greeks, who farmed there. It is now mainly a
wine-growing area. The island's main towns are Vrboska and Jelsa,
famed for their Dalmatian wines, and it is dotted with picturesque
villages.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Croatian.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is
divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country
and banks, authorised bureaux de change, post offices or most
hotels will exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques. Banks
open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the
main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main
hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs,
which are widely available throughout the country.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the
last Sunday in October).