Joanne, John and I went exploring Hvar Island on Friday by scooter. After catching the ferry from Split to Stari Grad, we drove the scooters across the island to Sveta Nedjelja, and then along the coast to Hvar Town.

On Hvar Town’s waterfront we were met by George Šimunović who raced us across to the Pakleni Islands. On Sveti Klement Island is our favorite restaurant in all of Dalmatia – Konoba Dionis – run by the Šimunović family.

We have mentioned Dionis before here as part of our sea-kayaking tour around Vis and Hvar Islands, but now we are offering the chance to visit this uniquely Dalmatian restaurant and be taught by Pjerino, George’s brother, how to prepare dishes such as octopus salad and gregada (a special Hvar fish stew) on a day tour from Split. The Šimunović family also produce their own wine and olive oil, and the production of these is also explained.

Included in the tour will be the return ferry from Split, transfer to Hvar Town, water-taxi to the restaurant, the lesson, a long 3-course lunch with wine and brandies and time on the beach. The price of the tour is 85 Euro – and will be available before May 15th and after September 30th. Please email us with any questions – info@lifejacketadventures.com .