DISCOVER SKOZANJE BAY (GDINJ, ISLAND HVAR) WITH ME!

I have promised to show you the most beautiful beaches island Hvar has to offer, haven't it? I intent to keep my promise. Today I'm taking you to bay Skozanje. Located on the southern side of island Hvar, this beautiful bay can boost with a stunning pebble beach. It offers amazing views as well. The area itself is very green, the bay is surrounded by a thick pine forest. Olive trees are another common sight. Bay Skozanje is one of the bays that belong to village Gdinj. As some of you know, both of my maternal grandparents originate from this charming little village, so I know my way around it. Yesterday I intended to show all the southern bays belonging to Gdinj to my significant other. This involved lots of driving but we managed to see them all. Today I'm sharing one of them with you.
 I love Gdinj bays. This village was once quite big, but Gdinj's population got smaller with time as most people moved to cities. However, during the summer months this changes, as most locals still return here for the summer (and most of them rent their summer houses). Tourism isn't anything new here (my grandparents rented their summer house too), although in the past it wasn't done on this scale. Now the majority of houses in all the bays are available for rent and the renting goes so well it is impossible to find a free apartment once the summer starts. Gdinj, like most villages here, encompasses many bays. It is placed in the middle you could say, meaning that you can see both sides of the island from the village itself. Some of the bays are located a bit farther away, some closer but the average distance from the village itself is about 4 km. Today I'm showing you Skozanje bay which is located on the southern side of the island. The bays located on the southern side have a view of island Korčula and Pelješac, while the northern bays have a view of Makarska and Croatian coast. Most village have about a dozen bays at each side (that are owned by locals).  In the old days, people typically had two houses, one in the village and one by the sea (where they kept their fishing boats and equipment). Today these old fishing houses became apartments for rent, and they are extremely popular with the tourists. Can you blame them? They are gorgeous. If you want to quiet vacation near the sea, this is the place to go. Most tourists visiting Gdinj bays are oriented towards family tourism. They are a great choice for families with small children as well as for anyone who is looking for peace and quiet. The sea is crystal clear and all the bays are beautiful. 
One of the reasons why I wanted to take my significant other here is because I have relatives here. There weren't there when we visited, but I wanted to show my husband what their home was like. I also wanted to see if there were any new houses in these bays. I noticed some new houses but most bays look almost the same as when I visited them as a kid. Now, when I was a kid, I mostly visited this bays by a boat. Driving to them was actually a new experience for me. Speaking of driving, some of the roads are quite narrow. These beautiful bays are more than worth the trouble, though. 
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How do you like Skozanje bay? As always, thank you for visiting and commenting. 

Comments

  1. Mica8 March 2020 at 05:15

    I like your scarf! It looks like you had a lot of time visiting the bays like you did as a kid! :)

    Hope that you are having a wonderful weekend :) We had a date night last night which was awesome :)

    Away From Blue

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  2. Vix8 March 2020 at 06:43

    Skozanje Bay looks so pretty and what a lovely time to visit, before the tourists arrive. x

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    1. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 12:18

      yes, it is a dream having this beauty all to ourselves.

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  3. camdandusler8 March 2020 at 08:45

    What a nice post 😊 thanks for your sharing 😊

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  4. Evi Erlinda8 March 2020 at 10:19

    This beach is very beautiful! The weather looks nice and crisp!

    Happy Sunday

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  5. Dressed With Soul8 March 2020 at 11:39

    Your relatives live on a very beautiful place. What a pity that they weren't there when you showed your husband this beautiful bay! The look your wore is perfect for your trip and you look beautiful!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  6. Polyester Princess8 March 2020 at 11:40

    Skozanje Bay looks absolutely gorgeous bathing in early Spring sunshine. Such gorgeous weather too! As we have a serious lack of sunshine here, and I'm craving it so, I am living vicariously through your wonderful posts visiting all these incredibly stunning bays! Wishing you a great week ahead, Ivana xxx

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    1. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 12:32

      Thank you. I'm glad you are enjoying them. This island is truly blessed with beautiful weather. Every day is a sunny one and if rains falls it is only for a short while. I have never lived in such a sunny place, it's amazing.

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  7. Monica Hein ~ Beauty Diary8 March 2020 at 13:20

    Wow what a beautiful place

    https://villemo20.blogspot.com/

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  8. Carolina G. Ticala8 March 2020 at 14:17

    Precioso todo! Que guapa y elegante! 👌👌👌 Feliz noche! 🎀🎀🎀

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  9. LoveT.8 March 2020 at 15:08

    What a wonderful Place to be. You look adorable and happy <3

    kisses

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  10. RUTH FASHION DIARY8 March 2020 at 15:40

    The sea is crystal clear and all the bays are beautiful.Great place to take a vacation and enjoy the breeze.Beautiful photos.

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  11. Jodie's Touch of Style8 March 2020 at 16:19

    I bet the summers have such wonderful weather there Ivana. Who wouldn't want to hang out there?
    thanks for showcasing it.
    XOOX
    Jodie

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  12. Sheila8 March 2020 at 17:16

    This seaside coastline is VERY much like my part of the country, Ivana - this looks like home to me! Thanks as always for the wonderful pictures - you're such a great ambassador for your part of the world.

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  13. Lovely9 March 2020 at 01:53

    Such a serene place looks so good darling!


    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  14. Selvaggia Capizzi9 March 2020 at 03:04

    Grazie Ivana che ci fai conoscere questi posti davvero incantevoli. Noi ora non pssiamo viaggiare ma spero che potremo farlo presto.
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  15. The Dainty Dolls House9 March 2020 at 03:26

    What a stunning place!! I love the water and how you can just step right into it from the stairs that flow into it. Wonderful. I hope you have a great new week ahead x

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  16. FashionJazz9 March 2020 at 04:34

    Looks like you had such a awesome time :) xx

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  17. Sabine Gimm9 March 2020 at 05:36

    Such a beautiful place and so nice pics.

    xoxo Sabine

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  18. Rowena @ rolala loves9 March 2020 at 06:40

    Skozanje bay looks gorgeous. How nice that you have relatives who live in the area. It must be wonderful to live in proximity to the sea and such stunning views.

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  19. Silvia Negretti9 March 2020 at 08:54

    Vabbè ma che meraviglia vivere in un posto del genere (o almeno nelle vicinanze)!!! A me sembrerebbe di stare sempre in vacanza!
    E poi tutta quella natura stupenda, mi immagino in estate quanto sia bello potersi godere tutto ciò al massimo!
    Guarda non vedo l'ora che arrivi l'estate per te! ^^
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 13:15

      si, e' davvero una meraviglia vivere qui.

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  20. Hena Tayeb9 March 2020 at 09:51

    So lovely.

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  21. ALLIE NYC9 March 2020 at 10:26

    OMG wow, truly beautiful. It reminds of the rugged coastlines of the west coast here in the states. In New York on Long Island we have both sandy beaches and pebble beaches and I am glad we do because it makes it easier to deal with the hot humid summers.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 13:20

      Thank you Allie. I actually prefer pebble beaches to sand beaches. We have a few truly beautiful sand beaches here, but I always preferred pebble ones.

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  22. Marisa Cavaleiro9 March 2020 at 13:39

    Hello
    I really liked to know through your eyes those bays that you knew in your childhood, they are beautiful and the pictures perfect !! I am sure that your husband loved visiting your relatives' house.
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  23. Kinga K.9 March 2020 at 13:51

    Pretty place♥

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  24. FashionRadi 9 March 2020 at 19:00

    Beautiful bay! It makes me so excited for spring/summer.
    Looks like you had fun!

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  25. Pablo Parra (Fungi)10 March 2020 at 03:54

    Hello Ivana, you look so happy in these pictures..... it seems that this island gets the best of you and your happiness and good mood are really contagious :)

    As I told you in some of the previous posts this island reminds me so much of Mallorca in the Mediterranean sea, and wouldn't mind to go and book one of those tiny cute house to stay and have some relaxing days by the sea :) !

    Best!
    Pablo
    www.heyfungi.com

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  26. Jointy&Croissanty10 March 2020 at 12:09

    That place is so beautiful and I adore your outfit! You look very stylish!

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  27. Ananka10 March 2020 at 16:51

    Great style, love oyyr outfit and gorgeous place :-D

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  28. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 12:18

    <3

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  29. Ivana Split11 March 2020 at 13:15

    Hvala Alec. Ja također jako volim more i drago mi je što opet imam priliku živjeti uz njega.

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  30. Gunjan26 March 2020 at 01:10

    Nice blog:)

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