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Today you will visit two ancient harbors. Sailing towards Hvar, will give you a backdrop of steep slopes where, fortunately enough, you will again notice increasing green patches of vineyards where Hvar's excellent vines are grown. In the course of sailing these 12 miles, take a refreshing swim somewhere on the beaches in the pretty coves of Dubovica and Milna as you will soon find yourself in the biggest town square to be found on the Adriatic islands. The other vistas of Hvar are also stunningly beautiful, but do bear in mind that this is not one of the best-protected harbors. Swells become unpleasant even when driven by moderate westerlies, and there is not too much sea room to anchor (the sandy bottom suggests you might need to let out more chain than usual). Likewise, the number of berths along the seafront is limited (although there are power points and water). You can also anchor in Krizna Luka, the first eastern prong of Hvar bay, where there is a petrol station (depths of up to two meters but only in the westernmost part of the low quay next to the station!). For the night it's best to head to the even older town of Stari Grad.
The distance from Hvar to Stari Grad is the same as from Scedro to Hvar. (Don't let the wind in the Paklinski channel frighten you as it tails off once you have sailed past Pelegrin promontory). From Pelegrin to the end of Stari Grad bay, there is a continuous string of coves, offering you an abundant choice of where to take a break before reaching your destination. Parja, Stiniva (in Stiniva there is a pier with a breakwater) and Lucisce are the prettiest ones.
Stari Grad was originally a Greek colony known as Faros from 384 BC. Here you can tie up off the old car ferry terminal next to the bank of the harbor or some two hundred meters further where there are mooring lines with power and water points. (Don't even think of dropping anchor here as there is a huge slab of stone on the bottom!). After sunset, take a walk around the narrow alleys of the town where each house speaks of the magic and spirits of the past, and visit the villa of the poet Hektorovic's as well as the fish pond.
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