Hvar is a mountainous island located at the coast of Croatia. The length of the island is about 68 km, whereas is width only 4-10 km. The island is often called the "smelling" one, this is due to cultivation of lavender, stone pine forests and lush Mediterranean vegetation. Due to the largest insolation in Croatia, the Hvar island is attractive for tourists all year round, both in terms of nature and architecture – there is a historic town on the island, which is surrounded by defensive walls of the Spanjola fortress, built in the 16th century by the Spaniards. In 2008 the island was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List due to its beautiful panorama.
