Time Zone |
Europe/Zagreb |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Time Zone |
Europe/Chisinau |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Hvar is an island and town in the southern Croatian region of Dalmatia, located in the Adriatic Sea and known for its abundant sunshine, lavender fields and historical sites. The island enjoys over 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest locations in Europe.
The island of Hvar is about 68 kilometers long and is dotted with crystal clear bays, vineyards and olive groves. The town of Hvar boasts 13th century walls, the Hvar Theatre (1612), one of the oldest theaters in Europe, and the Renaissance-style St. Stephen's Cathedral. The Old Town Square, the largest square in Dalmatia, is surrounded by Venetian-style buildings.
Lavender, honey and wine are abundant on the island, and visitors can hike up the hilltop fortress for panoramic views or take a boat trip to the nearby Pakleni Islands for diving. In the summer, Hvar Bay becomes a gathering place for yachting enthusiasts, with nighttime parties providing a unique contrast to the historical and cultural experience.
Glođeni is the capital of the Glođeni District in western Moldova, situated along the Prut River, near the Romanian border, and is an important agricultural and small industrial center of the country. The city is known for its viticulture and fruit tree cultivation, and the surrounding area produces excellent wines, with traditional winemaking techniques passed down from generation to generation. Despite its small size, Glaudeni retains a typical Eastern European townscape, with 19th-century Orthodox churches and old wooden houses dotting the landscape, exuding an air of tranquillity and simplicity. The local economy is based on agro-processing, but in recent years it has been developing eco-tourism, attracting tourists to experience rural life and nature. As the jewel of western Moldova, Glaudeni is an ideal window to explore the country's rural culture with its blend of nature and people.