BEAUTIFUL BEACHES NEAR ARKADA HOTEL STARI GRAD

Some time last month, we decided to pay Arkada hotel in Stari grad (on island) Hvar a visit. Arkada hotel is quite visible from the spot where the ferry docks, being right across the bay.  Every time I would wait for the ferry I could see this white hotel standing out against the green pine forest that surrounds it. This white hotel always looked kind of ethereal to me. So, naturally I was always curious to see it. Since I'm based on island Hvar, I decided to pop by for a quick view. Obviously, the hotel Arkada isn't open right now. It might be open during the summer season but nothing is certain with this coronavirus thing. I'm not sure is it normally open this time of year either. At any rate, it wouldn't have been open with this virus thing. We stopped for a quick view and then explored the bays and beaches near the hotel. As I already told you, I'm taking this mission to show you the most beautiful bays on island Hvar very seriously. There are several lovely bays and beaches near Arkada hotel. They are only a short walk from the hotel. Moreover, the beach that belongs to the hotel is beautiful as well. There is enough of natural shade and I imagine that the sea breeze makes it very comfortable during the summer.

Arkada hotel was build in the sixties on a beautiful location. The hotel is only a short distance from  the centre of Stari Grad city but at the same time the beach and the area around it feel very private. Hotel Arkada has a lovely sixty retro feel to it, but from what I have seen,  it is in a need of a fresh coat of paint. That would be my observation about this hotel in short: a great location, a  charming retro architecture, a fantastic hotel beach, lovely surroundings but the hotel itself needs a coat of fresh white paint. This whole area is wonderful. After we had a good look at the hotel and its surroundings, we ventured further away in search of new bays and beaches to see. We found many lovely ones. I wasn't able to track their names, but they are only a short walk away from the hotel Arkada. I'm happy that we visited it and discovered the beaches and bays around it as well. 

BEAUTIFUL BAYS NEAR HOTEL ARKADA & LINKS TO POSTS ABOUT STARI GRAD ON ISLAND HVAR 

There are several lovely bays near the hotel. It was quite sunny when we visited back in April and I was tempted to dive in. I imagine that swimming here in the summer must feel divine. As you might now, Hvar is known as the sunny island. It is certainly true to its name. However, we had quite a few windy days this May. I think it is because we enjoyed such a warm winter. They say that if winter is warm, then spring holds some fresh days. Well, you cannot have it all. Still, we were blessed with fine weather when we visited these beautiful bays near hotel Arkada. The sun was shining and the sea breeze was just perfect, not too cool and fresh, just ideal to bring some freshness to that warm spring day. If you want to read more about my visits to Stari Grad on island Hvar, you can follow some of the links bellow: 

 -ADVENT IN STARI GRAD: TWO OUTFIT PROPOSALS 

-STARI GRAD IN AUTUMN: WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHT SEEING?

-VISIT STARI GRAD ON ISLAND HVAR WITH ME

- INSIDE OF A RENAISSANCE VILLA OF PETAR HEKTOROVIC

- VISIT BAY MASLINICA NEAR STARI GRAD WITH ME

THE STORY OF AN OUTFIT: NAVY FLARE SLEEVES AND PANTS PAIRED WITH A RUFFLED FLORAL SHIRT

Nothing is new about this outfit. I bought a few new items back in February and that was all of my shopping for this year. So, this outfit is another example of me shopping my closet. I love the big ruffled flare sleeves on this navy blouse. You can see how I styled this statement sleeve blouse (jacket?) in a chic way previously here. You can see how I styled it casually( here and here). I paired this navy blouse with navy flare pants (not exactly the same shade but close enough, worn previously here and here), a ruffled floral shirt (worn previously here and here), a burgundy bag (worn previously here , here here, here, here , here and here. ) and a pair of very comfy beige moccasin flats (worn previously here and here). I don't always manage to find the time to link up all the times I have worn an item, but I try to link up at least two wears for every item. Anyhow, I loved wearing this outfit. It is fun but very comfortable at the same time.  

HIKING NEAR ARKADA HOTEL, STARI GRAD

As I said, I really enjoyed our walk near Arkada hotel. Besides discovering some lovely new bays, we also did some hiking there in the woods. What a magical place island Hvar is! I'm sure I could never get tired of it. Well, with that we will wrap this visit to Arkada hotel in Stari Grad and its surroundings. I hope you enjoyed travelling virtually with me. It is the only way to visit new places and another countries for a time being, it seems. How are you dealing with stress in these uncertain times? I'm more of less fine,  but I do feel dreadfully tired most of the time. I'm grateful for every opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy a walk in the nature. I'm sure it can only does us good. 

That would be all for today. Tell me how you have been. Thank you for visiting and commenting.