• AliceAlainDestination AsieTraveler
    We find a grrreat spot for the tent, one terrace above the sea. (Sunrise)
    Arriving in afternoon light in a little village on Hvar islandJelsa in late afternoonHumac, a little village on top of Hvar Island, restoration of original lifestyle protected by lawPerhaps a grape juice (or oil-) collecting stone?Last sunrise in HvarAlong the Napoléon road. Hard agriculture where small plots are surrounded by huge piles of rocksPiles and piles of stonesHvar harbour was an opulent city in Venetian timesHvar harbour, with the arsenal (17th century)

    Tent with a view

    Sep 25–29, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    We land on Hvar in Stari Grad, the north harbour, at 17h30. The light is superb. After a short ride along the only flat area of the island, among old dry stone walls, vineyards, and olive tree plantations, we find an absolutely ace camping spot. Views of moon- and sun rise, one terrace above a swim in the sea.

    As luck has it, our insides chose this moment to go on strike, in alternance. We end up spending three days of hmm... recovering, in this heaven.

    We manage a day tour to the top of the island, discovering a 270 degrees viewpoint on the sea. We find old dwellings, igloo-like shelters of limestone, built by shepherds/farmers living off sheep and goats, figs, olive oil, wine and honey. An old village with arches and stone roofs is being restored.

    To move to our next target, Korcula Island, we need to cross the very top of the Island. Part of this road was build by the French in Napoleonic times, and reveals more of the original agricultural organization.    Read more