MALA STINIVA BAY ON ISLAND HVAR (PART 2)

A place that is this beautiful deserves at least two travel posts, don't you agree? So, here it is: a second post devoted to bay Mala Stiniva bay. If you haven't done so already, don't forget to read the first installment of my winter visit to this enchanting bay famous for high cliffs and crystal clear sea. Today I'll show you a closer/more detailed look of this bay. One thing I adore about Dalmatia are all those adorable stone houses that merge so beautifully with the nature itself. What befits a rocky terrain better than a stone house? I do like Dalmatian architecture. Scroll down to have a closer view of the type of houses you can find in this bay as well as too more of its beach. 
Isn't this stone house simply dreamy? I love how it looks like it is a part of the bay itself. As I mentioned in my last post, Mala Stiniva Bay belongs to Poljica village on island Hvar. Do you notice the vertical cliffs in the background not to mention the rocky terrain itself? Stina means a rock in Dalmatian dialect so that is probably how the name came to be. Mala means little, possibly it is named thus because there is a bay near by called Big Stiniva (Vela Stiniva). Rocks here are everywhere, from the giant vertical stones that encompass this bay to those used to build some of the locals' houses. These picturesque cliffs contrast with the softness of Adriatic sea beautifully, if I might say so. I also had fun posing next to a fishing boat and a giant cacti. I did told you that cacti plants are quite present here. This whole area is so gorgeous and Mala Stiniva is really a beautiful As you can see, it is quite secluded and it has a nice beach. The nature that surrounds this bay is stunning as well.  Ah, the colours of this bay- the greens and the blues. That gorgeous pine forest and the ever present agava plants and cacti add to greenery.  The sea amazed with its blues. What a lovely bay to own a home in! There are only a few houses in this bay. As I already said, all the accommodation this bay offers is privately owned.You can book your accommodation there either through an agency or by inquiring directly with the locals. Booking with the locals is usually a more affordable option as all agencies take a percentage but on the other hand going through an agency might be faster. I suppose both has its advantages. I'm thinking of booking a stay in this bay myself, but seeing that I live here at the moment, I might try to book directly. 
Well, that would be about it for today as far as writing is concerned. I already talked a lot about this bay in my past post, so today I'll keep it shorter and let the photographs do the talking. This is a beautiful bay, that's for sure. I'm not even sure if photographs do it justice, but I did try hard to capture some of its beauty.  Island Hvar is a special place, that's for sure. I love writing about it and sharing some lesser known but equally beautiful bays this magical island has to offer. Can you believe that some people who live on this island haven't been to this place before? Mala Stiniva is a hidden gem. Scroll down to see more of this beautiful bay.


MORE POSTS ABOUT ISLAND HVAR 
1. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHURCH OF SAINT STEPHEN, STARI GRAD
2. VISITING BASINA BAY ON ISLAND HVAR
3. ADVENT IN STARI GRAD: TWO OUTFIT PROPOSALS
4.STARI GRAD IN AUTUMN: WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHT SEEING?
5.VISIT STARI GRAD ON ISLAND HVAR WITH ME
6. INSIDE OF A RENAISSANCE VILLA OF PETAR HEKTOROVIC
7.VRBOSKA (AKA LITTLE VENICE) ON ISLAND HVAR
8.TARTAN BLAZER AND A GUIDE TO JELSA
9. A BEACH OUTFIT FEATURING A CHERRY PRINT A LINE DRESS
10. ISLAND HIKING OUTFIT FEATURING A GEOMETRIC PRINT DRESS
11.A SEASIDE PAINTING INSPIRED BY BAY TORAC
12.A STRIPED ROMPER AND A CAPER FLOWER
13. MY TOP CROATIAN DESTINATIONS OF YEAR 2019
14. TORAC BAY, ISLAND HVAR
15. VISITING SUĆURAJ ON ISLAND HVAR
16. CLIMBING THE FORTRESS IN HVAR CITY
17. PERFECTLY VALID REASONS FOR VISITING HVAR IN WINTER TIME
18. VISIT MALA STINIVA BAY ON ISLAND HVAR PART 1
19. THE CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE, GDINJ
20. BAY TORAC, ISLAND HVAR IN SUMMER
21. NECKLACE INSPIRED BY GDINJ, ISLAND HVAR
22. IN FRONT OF MY GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE

 Are you familiar with island Hvar? Does a winter visit to this sunny island seem like a good idea? What do you think about bay Mala Stiniva? As always, thank you for reading and commenting.

Comments

  1. Sakuranko27 January 2020 at 15:33

    This is my first time reading about the Hvar island
    xx

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    1. Ivana Split29 January 2020 at 07:46

      I'm glad I was the one who introduced it you. It's a lovely island.

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  2. Lovely27 January 2020 at 23:58

    This place sounds awesome Ivana, you look fab too in your ensemble.


    xoxo
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  3. Nadine28 January 2020 at 02:07

    Amazing pics! Have a nice week beautiful!

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  4. Rui Pires - Olhar d'Ouro28 January 2020 at 02:25

    Lugar maravilhoso, incrível!
    Apetece visitar.
    Gostei de conhecer o teu blog!
    Beijo.

    😉
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  5. Mica28 January 2020 at 03:41

    it does look like such a nice spot to stay - how good are those houses! it would be so fun if you could stay there for a bit, such lovely views to see every morning and evening! :)

    Hope that your week is going well! We had a relaxing day yesterday with the public holiday :)

    Away From Blue

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  6. Olga Rani28 January 2020 at 04:42

    This place is breath taking beautiful! The water has such beautiful shade and all those cliffs and the stone house...everything as if taken from a fairy tale.

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  7. awhite28 January 2020 at 07:22

    Seriously such a beautiful place- I don't know how you were able to leave! I would want to live here. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  8. Anđela Vukčević28 January 2020 at 09:11

    Mjesto je jako moćno i baš mi se sviđa izbor mjesta koja posjećuješ i što o tome pišeš na tvom blogu. Pročitaću naknadno i prvi dio. Odlično napisano!💖

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    1. Ivana Split29 January 2020 at 09:57

      hvala ti, većinom posjećujem mjesta u blizini onoga gdje trenutno živim, trudim se istražiti svako područje pa i ona koja su mi najpoznatija.

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  9. Rowena @ rolala loves28 January 2020 at 09:38

    I feel like I'm getting a good sense of the charms of island Hvar through your posts about them. You really should be a tourism ambassador because your passion really shines through.That pretty stone house does indeed look like it is part the bay.

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  10. Marisa Cavaleiro28 January 2020 at 09:47

    Hello
    Your photos are beautiful and breathless !!!
    The stone houses are so picturesque !!
    You look beautiful too !!!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  11. Polyester Princess28 January 2020 at 10:17

    Another batch of stunning photos to feast my eyes upon on a grey rainy day! Those stone houses are very picturesque indeed, both blending in with and enhancing the landscape. I especially love that second photo, which is just magical. And the blue of the sea almost rivalling with that of the sky! Thank you so much for taking me along, it was just what I needed today! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split29 January 2020 at 10:33

      Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad I brought a bit of sun in your day.

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  12. Ananka28 January 2020 at 10:24

    Stunning place! Looks amazing to visit :-D

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  13. Jodie's Touch of Style28 January 2020 at 12:44

    I would never have thought there would be cactus there Ivana. It reminds me of where we are living now. How cool is that??
    OXOX
    Jodie

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  14. Joanna28 January 2020 at 13:03

    I want to visit this place

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  15. Lucía29 January 2020 at 00:39

    I really want to visit this place, this photos are absolutely wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a nice day!

    www.luciagallegoblog.com

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  16. Jyoti29 January 2020 at 02:22

    You look great in this outfit! Awesome pics. Nice Post! Have a great day!
    Allurerage
    Rampdiary

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  17. Carolyna's world29 January 2020 at 06:20

    So stunning pictures- Hvar is very beautiful. This lovely stones houses are so . This bay is like from the pictures. I was in Croatia last year but I see that I have to come back and see more :-)

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  18. Oksana Zolotukhina29 January 2020 at 06:47

    A very beautiful place and the photos turned out great.

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  19. Pilar30 January 2020 at 02:02

    What a beautiful place to visit!

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  20. Makeup Muddle30 January 2020 at 06:11

    Wow what a beautiful place, the sea is so blue! xo

    Makeup Muddle

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  21. R.ChamberofBeauty30 January 2020 at 07:13

    This is such a dreamy place to visit. You are looking gorgeous Ivana <3
    Love <3
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  22. glamorous without the guilt30 January 2020 at 13:53

    Absolutely love this view and stone house is so pretty. Its a calming place


    Have a nice day
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  23. Ivana Split30 January 2020 at 14:44

    Thank you Karina.

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  24. Selvaggia Capizzi31 January 2020 at 00:49

    Ma che posto spettacolare!! Adoro questo tipo di costruzioni e poi ce mare!
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  25. Kezzie31 January 2020 at 13:47

    I do think these are exquisite photos! The bay is gorgeous from the vivid blue sea to the enormous cacti to the stone houses! So beeautiful! I might have to stay if I come back to Croatia!

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  26. Steph2 February 2020 at 03:09

    The place is so mesmerising, the rocky terrain, pristine water and the stone houses are like a match made in heaven. The natural setup is a delight to the eyes and a good place to unwind and take a break from the hustle bustle of life. https://www.ceraonline.org

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  27. Pablo Parra (Fungi)3 February 2020 at 08:42

    What a wonderful collection of pictures, being honest I would like to keep in touch with nature this year, sometimes the rush of the city catch me and it is impossible to slow down, so a place like this is always necessary.... You made me feel the sensation of this place: the fresh air, the sound of the water and the bright sun over the nature *___*

    And you picked a nice outfit to explore out there!

    Pablo
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