Croatia, Pt. 2

The Dalmatian Coast has so much beauty and history to offer, of which I was able to experience a small fraction of during my visit. Leaving from the harbour at Makarska, we took the boat across to Jesla, on the island of Hvar. Hvar has been known for centuries as the 'island of lavender', producing some of the highest quality lavender in the world.

With Jesla's winding streets, shuttered windows and lavender cascading down its exterior walls, it is the perfect place to spend the morning. Though a small town, Jesla has always been a popular tourist destination and caters to such visitors with its shops, restaurants and gelaterias. It's also home to one of the loveliest churches I've ever seen - the octagonal church of St. John, dating from the end of the 15th century.

In the afternoon, we crossed the Adriatic once again to the town of Bol, on the island of Brac. Its sunbaked streets run into cool pine forests, which drop off into the turquoise water on the south of the island. There are an abundance of hotels, villas and holiday apartments in Bol, as well as cafes, bars, restaurants, market stalls and tourist shops. Bol is a hugely popular destination for holidaymakers in the summer and well-known for its brilliant windsurfing conditions.

The island of Brac is also famous for its limestone, which was used in the construction of Emperor Diocletian's palace in Split. Limestone from Brac was even used in the construction of parts of the White House in Washington, D.C!

Hover your mouse over the pictures for location descriptions and check back next week for the third and final part of my visit to beautiful Croatia!

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