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  Hvar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hvar is separated from the island of Brač by the Hvar Channel (Hvarski kanal), from Vis by the Vis Channel, from Korčula by the Korčula Channel, from Pelješac by the Neretva Channel, while the east cape of the island is located just three nautical miles away from the mainland.
Venetian sailors saw the island while sailing towards the Neretva Channel and were threatened by pirates from the island.
In the early Middle Ages, the Slavs settled the island and named it Hvar, replacing the old Slavic consonant "f" with "hv", but the island was still ruled by the Romance-speaking population of Dalmatia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hvar   (663 words)

  
 Best of Venice - Best of Venice, Italy - Venezien, Venezia, Venedig, Venetian, Venice Beach - Lido, & Lido di Venezia.
River Adda, were known as "Terra Firma", and were acquired partly as a buffer against beligerent neighbors, partly to guarantee Alpine trade routes, and partly to ensure the supply of mainland wheat, on which the city depended.
The classical Venetian boat is the gondola, although it is now mostly used for tourists, or for weddings, funerals, or other ceremonies, due to its cost.
The buildings are often threatened by flood tides pushing in from the Adriatic between autumn and early spring.
bestofvenice.com   (2341 words)

  
 Croatia Travel - Map of Croatia and vacation guide
Croatia is a country of more than 1,185 islands, islets and reefs, most uninhabited and preserved, perfect for eco-tourism.
The Northern Adriatic resort of Opatija, known for its long tradition in hospitality, was a popular destination among European nobility.
The Croatian ferry system connects the Adriatic islands to the mainland as well as to Italy.
www.europeetravel.com /croatia   (713 words)

  
 Cruises - welcome to Greek Island Cruise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
Local english newspaper of the greek island paros. provides local news, activities and schedules as well as classified ads and a guestbook.
Join us on the Greek island of Lefkas for our evening cruise to see the stars as you have never seen them before while you enjoy tales of ancient Greek history.
Banana Beach is the Naturist Beach on the Greek island of Skiathos. This site is about the beach with pictures the people who take their holidays there including Skiathos information, other beaches, places to eat and stay.
www.rpcruises.com /greekislandcruise   (1951 words)

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