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Hvar,” later). The farther you get from town, the more remote-feeling the beaches become,
endingatthemellowcocktailbarunder
Pod Stine Hotel.
Thehotel'sprivatebeachisanoth-
er inviting place for a swim; you'll pay royally to rent a chair (150 kn), but it's comfortable,
scenic, and offers easy access to the water. The rocky floor here is perfect for snorkeling,
and a nearby dive shop rents gear.
Many sun worshippers—especially the clothing-optional crowd—prefer to take a water
taxitothebeachesofthenearby
Pakleni Islands,
acrossthebayfromHvartown(described
later).
If you have more time, Hvar is an interesting island to explore. The best way to efficiently
hit several sights in a single day is to take a trip with Secret Hvar (listed earlier, under
“Tours in Hvar”). Otherwise, consider one of these outings. If you do leave town, you'll
soon reach a dramatically mountainous landscape with a rugged soil that has been carefully
worked by centuries of Hvarins. Heaps of stones big and small—like hundreds of giant
molehills—pockmark the landscape. These piles of unwanted rocks were created when the
land was cleared for farming. You'll also see a few little stone huts (called
trim
), some of
them centuries old. These provided farmers with shelter from sun or storms and gave them
a cool place to take a nap during a hot day's work.
