Zavala

Zavala is a quiet and secluded village on the southern side of the island of Hvar, with a crystal clear sea and beautiful pebble beaches. In order to reach Zavala, one has to go through the narrow and dark tunnel cut out of the solid rock. The old village is located up the hill, and the new part is located by the sea. Take a walk by the sea, from the Zaca bay to the local cemetery. Pay special attention to its door and ornaments. Give yourself some time and take a good look at one of the best vineyards in the Central Dalmatian islands. The white wine “Zavala” is produced from grapes grown in that vineyard. At the end, try to get a table for dinner at “Skalinada” restaurant, which is only 20 meters away from Apartments Maslina.

Like other villages on the island, Zavala was built up the hill for easier defense and to hide from pirates. In those times, Pitve was the central settlement in this part of the island. Zavala was Pitve’s beach, and Jelsa was its port. Later on, especially with tourism developing, the villages moved down closer to the sea. It’s interesting to note that Zavala was plundered by pirates in the 17th century.

Today, Zavala is a typical small, quiet, nice village of winding and steep Mediterranean streets, and beautiful views of the blue Adriatic Sea. Even though Zavala today is mostly oriented toward tourists, its inhabitants have not neglected the vineyards, olive groves and traditional fishing.

The village can rougly be divided into the old part on the hill, easily recognized by typical stone houses, and the new part by the sea, where mostly modern houses have been built.

The private Duboković family chapel is located high in the old part of the village, along with remnants of an old wine cellar with steam presses. A “wineline” used to lead from that wine cellar down to ships tied at the shore, which took the wine straight to (the Royal) Court in Vienna.

Zavala

Zavala is a quiet and secluded village on the southern side of the island of Hvar, with a crystal clear sea and beautiful pebble beaches. In order to reach Zavala, one has to go through the narrow and dark tunnel cut out of the solid rock. The old village is located up the hill, and the new part is located by the sea. Take a walk by the sea, from the Zaca bay to the local cemetery. Pay special attention to its door and ornaments. Give yourself some time and take a good look at one of the best vineyards in the Central Dalmatian islands. The white wine “Zavala” is produced from grapes grown in that vineyard. At the end, try to get a table for dinner at “Skalinada” restaurant, which is only 20 meters away from Apartments Maslina.

Like other villages on the island, Zavala was built up the hill for easier defense and to hide from pirates. In those times, Pitve was the central settlement in this part of the island. Zavala was Pitve’s beach, and Jelsa was its port. Later on, especially with tourism developing, the villages moved down closer to the sea. It’s interesting to note that Zavala was plundered by pirates in the 17th century.

Today, Zavala is a typical small, quiet, nice village of winding and steep Mediterranean streets, and beautiful views of the blue Adriatic Sea. Even though Zavala today is mostly oriented toward tourists, its inhabitants have not neglected the vineyards, olive groves and traditional fishing.

The village can rougly be divided into the old part on the hill, easily recognized by typical stone houses, and the new part by the sea, where mostly modern houses have been built.

The private Duboković family chapel is located high in the old part of the village, along with remnants of an old wine cellar with steam presses. A “wineline” used to lead from that wine cellar down to ships tied at the shore, which took the wine straight to (the Royal) Court in Vienna.

Skalinada

Skalinada is a family owned hotel-restaurant, hosted by Sabine and Tonci Anticevic, opened in 1990. It is situated 20 meters from the sea, surrounded by old pine forests, olive groves and a vineyard whose grapes produce the exquisite white wine called Zavala.

One can enjoy first-class specialties of Dalmatian and international cuisine on “Skalinada” restaurant’s terrace, while at the same time enjoying the scents of lavender and rosemary, a relaxing view of the islands of Scedro and Korcula, and the beauty of the Adriatic Sea. Ask for your hosts’ suggestions about fish, and do not hesitate to order a steak.

“Skalinada” has an excellent selection of Hvar wines, especially from Plenković and Tomić wineries, as well as of continental wines. Krauthaker white wine is recommended, as well as a selection of local grappas and brandies.

Skalinada

Skalinada is a family owned hotel-restaurant, hosted by Sabine and Tonci Anticevic, opened in 1990. It is situated 20 meters from the sea, surrounded by old pine forests, olive groves and a vineyard whose grapes produce the exquisite white wine called Zavala.

One can enjoy first-class specialties of Dalmatian and international cuisine on “Skalinada” restaurant’s terrace, while at the same time enjoying the scents of lavender and rosemary, a relaxing view of the islands of Scedro and Korcula, and the beauty of the Adriatic Sea. Ask for your hosts’ suggestions about fish, and do not hesitate to order a steak.

“Skalinada” has an excellent selection of Hvar wines, especially from Plenković and Tomić wineries, as well as of continental wines. Krauthaker white wine is recommended, as well as a selection of local grappas and brandies.

St. Anthony’s chapel

The small St. Anthony’s chapel, built on a high cliff above the village, watches over Zavala. A narrow and windy path, which starts behind the Zavala grocery store, leads to the chapel. Before the tunnel, it served as the main path to Pitve and Jelsa. The hike is about 60 minutes long, and well-trained hikers may need as little as 45 minutes. It’s worth it because the view from the chapel is stunning. One can see the islands of Scedro, Vis and Korcula, and the Peljesac peninsula.

Šćedro

The uninhabited island of Šćedro lies opposite Zavala, 2,700 meters away from the island of Hvar. It has one of the best protected bays in the Adriatic, and a fantastic summer Robinson Crusoe-style tavern, “Kod Ive.” Even though small in size, and in winter months, mysteriously deserted and left just to the fishermen, the island of Šćedro has an interesting historical site – a Dominican monastery from 1465, hidden in one of the northern bays.

Nudist beach

A few hundred meters after the Zaca bay, guests can enjoy the official nudist beach in Zavala.

St. Anthony’s chapel

The small St. Anthony’s chapel, built on a high cliff above the village, watches over Zavala. A narrow and windy path, which starts behind the Zavala grocery store, leads to the chapel. Before the tunnel, it served as the main path to Pitve and Jelsa. The hike is about 60 minutes long, and well-trained hikers may need as little as 45 minutes. It’s worth it because the view from the chapel is stunning. One can see the islands of Scedro, Vis and Korcula, and the Peljesac peninsula.

Šćedro

The uninhabited island of Šćedro lies opposite Zavala, 2,700 meters away from the island of Hvar. It has one of the best protected bays in the Adriatic, and a fantastic summer Robinson Crusoe-style tavern, “Kod Ive.” Even though small in size, and in winter months, mysteriously deserted and left just to the fishermen, the island of Šćedro has an interesting historical site – a Dominican monastery from 1465, hidden in one of the northern bays.