Hvar Warnings or Dangers

by KristaB
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I told you I was sober!

Local wine is very strong, like everywhere in Dalmatia they make it with higher content of alcohol (15%) simply because their grapes have more sugar and also they have to make it that way to preserve it in warm climate.
So be careful. I'm aware that seeing two Moons might feel twice as romantic, but be careful.
I will repeat this several times - new law in Croatia is so strict, the driver isn't allowed to drink not even a glass of beer!

To be honest, I have no idea how this happened, I was sober.

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	acqua shoes are advised Tip Rating:

Updated By marktynernyc

on September 18, 2004

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sea urchins

09/03 - While I was careful all week not to step on any sea urchins, on my last day I must have brushed one because I got a few spines in one of my toes. Not only will the acqua shoes protect your feet but when you go swimming will make climbing the rocks easier . You can buy acqua shoes there.

09/04 - I was able to avoid sea urchins this year - while I didn't find any on the pebble beaches I did see them on the rock/shingle beaches - just watch where you step

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	renting a boat to the Pakleni: very dangerous !! Tip Rating:

By oliviertia

on September 25, 2006

We rented a boat to visit the Pakleni. The price was 400 kuna for a day. (in august)

When we left, it was very sunny. However, when we were in St Clements, the weather changed suddenly and we had to come back with heavy rain and some wind.

My wife thought we were going to drown. We came back to the port completely wet and very cold. It was a very bad experience.

Be warned that hiring a small boat is very risky, in case the weather changes. The boat owners don't check the weather, so be careful.

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	Sea Urchins Tip Rating:

By biggeorge

on January 29, 2004

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Do you think he's
English?

The seas really nice but it can be full of sea urchins. How do i know this ,because i bloody trod on one. Hurts like a bastard and i pulled the tips of two spines out of my big toe three days later with a pair of toenail clippers.

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By mvtouring

on April 9, 2004

Invest in a pair of “plastic” shoes the moment you arrive. Best investment I made as the sea urchins are hidden between rocks in the sea and sometimes very difficult to spot. I was told that if you do step on one then it will sting tremendously, but you must keep your foot in the seawater for a few minutes. I helps they say.

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	Payment problems

By laneresq

on July 19, 2006

Have plenty of cash in your account, this world does not run on plastic. Expect to pay at least 20% more if you charge anything here, that is, if they even accept your plastic. ATM is easily reached, no problem there, but be warned Croatia is a cash economy!

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	Sharp rocks and sea urchins

on October 31, 2008

Wear water booties when you are in the Adriatic, you never know whats lurking down in these gorgeous waters, but it can surely pierce your toes!

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	Gas & water

By erik0240

on July 17, 2005

When it was time to return the scooter that we had rented, we discovered that both the 2 gasstations that Hvar has was out of gas. Apparently this is a common thing during some periods of the summer. We were also told that sometimes during really hot days all the islands water can be sold out.

Keep this in mind if visiting the island of Hvar by car, scooter or great thirst.

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	Planning your visit.

Updated By ShannonCummins

on October 31, 2008

When planning a holiday in Hvar, I highly suggest visiting off season, say end of September or early October. The island has some 50,000 visitors at a time during each month from May thru the end of August. The locals will tell you, its a horrible time of the year to visit and really enjoy what Hvar has to offer. In September through mid October the town has quited down, the water is still warm and the sun is still shining.

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	Even Baby Jessica Would Be Safe Here

By Zhuoqi

on May 7, 2005

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Apparently Croatia took the plight of the lil' Texan girl seriously. You WILL NOT fall into this well, no matter how hard you try.