Stari Grad is a town on the Hvar Island. Stari Grad, antique Faros, was built on a place where deep fiord exceeds in the fertile field, planted with an olive trees and wineyards. Due its position, Stari Grad is an ideal place for long walks and island trips.

It is a picturesque fishing village with about 1,700 inhabitants, placed on the most beautiful island in the Adriatic.

>== Here is Stari Grad located==

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How to get to Stari Grad

by ferry boat

• with regularly ferry lines from Split to Stari Grad

• Once a week sails a ferry from Ancona to Stari Grad

by bus

• you can come to the Stari Grad and other places on the island

Map of Stari Grad

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History of Stari Grad

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What to see in Stari Grad

• City walls Farosa Greek colonization from the 4th Ct.b. Christ
• Roman mosaics,
• Church of St. John, medieval street circuits
• Tvrdalj – Renaissance fortified castle with tank and garden
• Relics from Roman period in the Ciklopska street
• the ruins of a Roman villa with mosaic floors.
• church of St. Stjepan from the 17th Century and the Baroque palace Biankini Palca with the nautical museum.

Petar Hektorovic

The country office of Petar Hektorovic (built in 1520) is one of the main attractions of Stari Grad.

Excursions in the region of Stari Grad

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Accomodations in Stari Grad

Hotels in Stari Grad

• Apartments Studios Helios in Stari Grad **
• Bungalows Jurjevac in Stari Grad **
• Hotel Settlement Helios in Stari Grad **
• Bungalows Trim in Stari Grad ***
• Hotel Arkada in Stari Grad ***
• Hotel Lavanda in Stari Grad ***

Camping in Stari Grad

• Camping Jurjevac Stari Grad

Private accomodations in Stari Grad

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Weather in Stari Grad

Below you see the current weather forecast for Stari Grad. The climate table of Stari Grad tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Stari Grad and a 7-day weather forecast for Stari Grad

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Climate in Stari Grad

Sports & leisure opportunities in Stari Grad

Beside all kind of sport activities on the land and sea here you can find recreation in hotel complex which provides sport and fun facilities.

• panoramic flights – in Stari Grad, there is a small airplane airfield from where tourists can enjoy in scenic flights…
• Underwater fishing – this activity is possible on the southern part of peninsula Kabal

Where to eat in Stari Grad

• Buffet ANTIKA, Stari Grad
• Restaurant EREMITAŽ, Stari Grad
• Tavern KOD BARBA LUKE, Stari Grad
• Restaurant KRKA, Stari Grad
• Tavern PHARIA, Stari Grad

Beaches in Stari Grad

The beaches are mostly sandy, rocky and concrete, and less beaches are located in the bays.
Almost everywhere along the coast you can swim, and even can be found some hidden coves.

• Lanterna – beach about 800 m away from the town center
• Maslina – sandy cove next to the ferry port
• Banj – the city beach made of pebbly part and a concrete slab
• The hotel swimming beach-bathing area, which is located next to the hotel complex in an Old Town
• A Clockwork, Baba, Zavala, Zukova – sandy and rocky beaches on the peninsula Kabal

Nightlife and entertainment in Stari Grad

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Cultural events in Stari Grad

During the summer, are organized various cultural, entertainment and sports events:

• “Starogradsko ljeto”,
• Concerts,
• Entertainment programs and
• International Summer Music School

First Sunday in September is held Faros Marathon, and international championships in the remote swimming.

Videos of Stari Grad

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Discussions about Stari Grad

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Useful links

• Hvar24.com
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