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Gradina
Bay
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Among
many of calms that are situated in the golf of Vela Luka we would
like to point out the spacious and pleasant bay of Gradina. It is
situated in the north of the gulf, not far from the town, and to
it leads a 4km long asphalt road. In that bay there are several
approachable pebble beaches suitable for swimming. From the southeast
and south it is protected by the small islands of Gubesa and St.John,
and that fore it is a safe shelter for navigators of small boats
and yachts. On top of the small island St. John there is the church
of St. John, a one-fold building with a bell-tower on distaff in
the middle of the front and a gothic arch in the interior. It was
already mentioned in documents from the 15th century and upon oral
tradition and remains of the destroyed walls, it is supposed that
on this place there was a Benediction monastery with a church. There
are numerous private houses and apartments built in the bay of Gradina
today, a due to its approachability and beauty it is one of the
most popular sites for swimming for inhabitants and tourists. The
bay of Gradina is situated 4km away from the center of Vela Luka.
An asphalt road leads to it and it is a place with smaller pebble
beaches suitable for swimming and a safe shelter for smaller ships
and yachts.
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see also:
Korcula
Map (Map of Vela Luka)
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Mentha
piperita L.
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Mint
has been used for many centuries. The name comes from the Greek
legend of the nymph Minthe, who attracted the attention of Hades.
Hades wife, the jealous Persephone, attacked Minthe and was in the
process of trampling her to death when Hades turned her into the
herb (and was ever sacred to him). A symbol of hospitality and wisdom,
the very smell of it reanimates the spirit, Pliny tells us. Ancient
Hebrews scattered mint on their synagogue floors so that each footstep
would raise its fragrance. Ancient Greeks and Romans rubbed tables
with mint before their guests arrive. The Romans brought mint and
mint sauce to Britain. The pilgrims brought mint to the United States
aboard the Mayflower. The Japanese have distilled peppermint oil
for several centuries and the oil is further treated to produce
menthol. The smell of mint is known to keep mice away and pennyroyal
is also regarded as an effective insecticidal against fleas and
aphids.Native to the Mediterranean, mint is now grown virtually
worldwide. Spearmint is a herbaceous perennial growing as high as
1m (3 ft) with gray-green leaves and tiered clusters of small blue
or purple flowers in spikes. Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint
with spikes of mauve flowers and red tinged leaves. Pennyroyal is
a smaller plant with pink flowers. Mints thrive in cool and moist
places but will grow virtually anywhere. Propagate by division,
or transplant the underground runners. Mint can be very invasive
in a garden. To dry, hang sprigs in bunches in a warm airy place.
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| Accommodation |
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for Rent "Gradina" |
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The
house of thr Surjan Family is situated in the bay of Gradina with
direct approach to the sea. It consists of three double bedrooms
(with possibility of added three beds), a living room (with possibility
of aded two beds), a kitchen and a bathroom with shower. In front
of the house, there is a terrace where you can enjoy a beautiful
view over the sea and the Gradina Bay. A grill is arranged in the
house complex. The Family Surjan is offering you:
- Panoramic drive with their own fishing boat with sightseeing of
Vela Luka archipelago.
- Possibility to fish with a fishhook or fishnet upon your own choice.
- Consummotion of their own excellent wine and brandy.
- Possibility of hall board.
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| Gradina
Bay is located 4 kilometers away from center of Vela Luka |
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An asphalt
road leads to Gradina bay and it is a place with smaller pebble
beaches suitable for swimming and a safe shelter for smaller ships
and yachts.
For more information and details, please, do not hesitate to contact
us.
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