Stina Winery and Stari Grad

The islands of Dalmatia are meant to be explored from the seaside. The magnificent views from the sea and the feeling of freedom that you get from having your own boat and skipper for a day is a luxury and an experience that will no doubt leave a lasting, beautiful imprint.

This day trip combines two destinations and experiences - The first Dalmatian Wine Cooperative on the island of Brac and the oldest town in Croatia, Stari Grad on the island of Hvar.

Your senses are to be enthused by the exquisite nature, wine, food and ancient history of the islands. Our local skipper will pick you up in Stomorska at 9.00 and first sail you to the island of Brac. On the way, the skipper will make sure to find you the perfect spot for a swim in an idyllic and secluded bay.

Here you will get to visit Stina Winery, located at the very seafront, right at the Riva, Bol's boardwalk. It's housed in a historical building, as the inscription at the front of the building still shows: “The first Dalmatian Wine Cooperative”. The wine cooperative was established in 1901, and this building was built in 1903. The interesting fact is that the ground floor featured wine making facilities, while the first floor housed an elementary school.

Stina owns 70 hectares of vineyards on the island of Brač where it grows mostly indigenous Dalmatian sorts: Plavac Mali, Crljenak, Pošip and Vugava.

The love for winemaking and wine growing, supported by superior technology and knowledge, has placed Stina as a premium brand of Croatian winemaking, winning several awards in both domestic and foreign markets. After an exclusive wine tasting at Stina, it’s about time for a walk through the streets of Bol and soak up the local atmosphere.

We will now continue to the second island of today’s tour, the island called Hvar. It’s location at the center of the Adriatic sailing routes has long made this island an important base for commanding trade up and down the Adriatic, across to Italy and throughout the wider Mediterranean. Approaching Hvar Island, it’s about time for lunch. We have found a true hidden gem only approachable by boat. Simple food in beautiful surroundings.

After lunch our skipper will sail you to Stari Grad the oldest town in Croatia. The same year - 384 b.c. when greek philoshoper Aristotel was born in Trakia, the greeks from the island of Paros in Agean sea have settled the town on the island of Hvar, and named it Pharos.

A walk through the Stari Grad center, narrow streets and small squares brings the whisperings of the past times.

In the afternoon, the boat will sail you back to Solta, arriving in Stomorska around 17.00, just in time for a drink and snacks at the terrace.

Practical info

Departure from Stomorska: 9.00

Duration: 8 hours

Price per person: Starts at 90 euros and depends on the size of the boat and the number of people.

The price includes: Boat, skipper, fuel, insurance, towels, snorkeling equipment and cold drinks. Wine is not included in the price.