Floating just off Croatia’s drop-dead gorgeous Dalmatian coast, Hvar is far different from the other islands featured in this story: Think olive trees, fields of lavender, vineyards and rocky shores.
But what Hvar shares with the other islands may surprise you: With an average of nearly eight hours of sunshine per day and water temperatures that hover around 70 degrees for at least half the year, it has one of Europe’s best climates.
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