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STARI GRAD, a town and harbour on the north-western part of the
island of Hvar; population 1,189. Chief occupations include
farming, viniculture, olive growing, fruit growing, grapes
processing, fishing and tourism.
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Stari Grad, the town of ancient history and cultural monuments,
is today a modern tourist resort. The indents of the bay have
beautiful beaches, and the northern coast of the bay offers
underwater fishing opportunities. The nearby Kabal peninsula
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A variety of accommodation facilities (hotels, apartments,
bungalows), domestic specialities offered in the restaurants and
wine cellars, especially seafood and famous Croatian wines,
sports and recreational opportunities (tennis, basketball,
football, boccia) including water sports (surfing, diving)
attract many visitors to this corner of the Adriatic Sea, first
discovered by the ancient Greeks. |
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The summer months offer numerous cultural and sports events: the
Summer of Stari Grad, concerts, recitals, shows. Stari Grad
hosts the International Summer Music School in July and August.
The first Sunday in September attracts many swimmers on the
Faros Marathon, International Croatia Cup in long distance
swimming.
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