LIVEABOARD DIVING IN Hvar

Hvar town is situated on the southwestern coast of the island of Hvar. The closest airport is in Split, that is connected to Hvar island by ferry. Hvar is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Croatia due to its magical atmosphere, stone architecture and beautiful beaches. Hvar is an ancient town with a rich history, being a very popular tourist destination nowadays. Tha main attractions in the city are the fortress Fortica (Spanjola), the Katedrala Sv. Stjepana, the Franciscan Monastery and Museum, and the Renaissance Theatre (established in 1612) that can be seen while wondering the old, stone streets. Another feature of the town is the nightlife, that attracts lots of young people from around world. Hvar is also considered the sunniest spot of the Adriatics. Scuba diving around Hvar is fantastic, divers can see some fascinating steep slopes, canyons, caves, grottos and walls plunging 80m/ft deep. The nearby surrounding islands of Pakleni (Hell Islands), a group of small islands scattered around the town of Hvar, are an interesting place to visit as well offering numerous dive sites full of marine life. One of the small islands of the Pakleni archipelago, Stambedar, is remarkable due to its underwater cliff that begins at the depth of 5m/16ft and drops down to the depth of 45m/148ft. Also, not far from Hvar (on the northern side of the island, right in front of a stony reef), there is a dive site that features a long field with old amphorae stretching from 12m/39ft to 28m/91ft depth.