Stari Grad is the oldest known settlement
on the island of Hvar. Although it does not have the charm and chicque of
Hvar-town, it still draws a lot of tourist. It is also a regular stopover
for yachts, even though it is a bit off-route: you have to pass through the
whole of Starogradski Zaljev to get to the town of Stari Grad.
The bay is well-protected against every
wind but west. Scirocco can cause a sudden strong rise in the waterlevel.
Stari Grad is the ‘end of a dead-end street’ and the water has nowhere to go
but up. If you see a sudden rise of the water level: get out of there as
quick as you can!
