BLOG

Ivan Gospodnetić i njegova supruga, Dragana, željeli su pridonjeti razvoju sportskih i društvenih aktivnosti u Hvaru, kako za one najmlađe tako i za ostale. Glavna vizija i cilj bili su im stvaranje novih sadržaja tijekom cijele godine. S tim ciljom krenili su 2010. u projekt Sportski Centar Gariful.
Sami stanovnici, kako grada, tako i otoka Hvara su svjedoci koliko je uloženo truda i sredstava u Centar, kako bi se stvorili uvjeti za stvaranje novih sadržaja.
Tijekom rada SC Gariful održana su razna sportska natjecanja, turniri, koncerti i mnogobrojne proslave dječjih rođendana ( to je bilo jedino mjestu u gradu gdje su djeca mogla slaviti rođendane) Raznolikost se može vidjeti iz sljedećih redova;

Realizirana je dječja igraonica na otvorenom; Realizirane su Sportske igre mladih; Turnir u Paintball-u; Osmišljen i realiziran malonogometni turnir Adio lito 2010.,2011., 2012.; Međunarodni veteranski malonogometni turnir 2012.; U suradnji s Gradom Hvarom, organiziran je prijateljski susret malonogometnih reprezentacija Hrvatske i Irana 2011.,2012.; Realizirana je Škola tenisa za najmlađe; Ljetna škola tenisa; Amaterski teneski turnir za oba spola; Organizirano je spuštanje padobranaca na hvarskoj pjaci i u Jelsi, u sklopu malonogometnog turnira Adio lito; Organizirani su mnogobrojni turniri u pikadu i biljaru; Osmišljen i realiziran turnir lignjolovaca Peškafondo 2011.,2012.; Organizirani su mnogobrojni koncerti (Elvis Presley, Jambolaya, grupa Boss, Gego); U jednom kratkom periodu postojala je i mogućnost jahanja konja; Realizirani su božićni i novogodišnji programi, te proslava Dana zaljubljenih i maškara; Konstantno su organizirane proslave dječjih rođendana, te realizacija Kids’ day u sklopu turnira Adio lito.

Možemo zaključiti da su ciljevi ostvareni, stvoreni su novi sadržaji, nove vrijednosti, ali na žalost svih, sve je naglo stopirano. Naime, vlasnik objekta, Sportskih teniskih terena, ima neke nove, drugačije planove u koje se SC Gariful ne uklapa. Ivan Gariful Gospodnetić morao je napustiti objekt, te sve vratiti u prvobitno, zatečeno stanje. Teško je prihvatiti da jedna tako uspješna i hvale vrijedna priča završi na ovakav način.
Dobre vijesti su da će se neki sadržaji održati i dalje kao što su turnir Adio lito i Peškafondo. Ono što je važno i što nam je i sam Ivan naglasio je da će nastaviti osmišljati i stvarati nove, zabavne i kreativne događaje za naše najmlađe, kako bi im djetinjstvo učinili još ljepšim.

Ivan Gospodnetic and his wife, Dragana, decided to do something more for Hvar’s children and youth. They started at 2010. with their vision of multipurpose facilities Centre. The final goal was to improve sports and to liven up the long winter months. They invested lots of love, hard work, and resources to achieve objectives.
There are lots of projects, events and happenings that were organized at Gariful Sports Centre. You can see below their diversity.

Youth Sports Games; Paintball tournament; Football tournament Adio Lito (Farewell to Summer) 2010., 2011., 2012.; International veteran football tournament 2012.; International friendly foodball matches Croatia –Iran 2011., 2012. ( in cooperation with Town Hvar); Tennis tournament; Tennis school for juniors; Summer tennis school; Amateur female and male tennis tournament; Organizing parachute jumping and Kid’s Day within Tournament Adio Lito; One period there was a possibility riding a horse; Organizing several darts and billiards tournaments, Tournament in squid fishing ,Peškafondo 2011.,2012.; Organizing the numerous concerts (Elvis Presley, Jambolaya, grupa Boss, Gego); Organizing Christmas and New Year celebrations; Valentine’s Day celebration; Organizing birthday parties for children ( this was the only place in town with that capability)

As you can see, Gariful Sports Center was offering numerous activities for citizen of Hvar, as well as of whole island. Their vision was fulfilled: new activities for kids, events during the whole year, better sports opportunities and place for socialising.
Now, everythinhg is gone, because the owner of the object has other plans for the Centre.
But, some of tournaments and events will continue, such as Adio Lito and Peškafondo. There is no doubt that Ivan Gospodnetic will continue with his efforts to make the winter life of island eventful, and to create new activities and content for the Hvar’s children.

Gariful has been recognised by gastronomy world on several occasions and has recived awards. This is second award TOP 100 within a year. First one, was on December, awarded by magazine «Akademija».
The competition was organized by croatian website, gastronaut.hr, and the best voted 100 restaurants, among 2400 total, will be presented on 240 pages of «100 Leading Croatian Restaurants and Their Recipes Guide 2012/13».

Get your exemplar and find out how to prepare an amazing Drunk lobster!

This is not the first time that guest propose his girlfriend at Gariful restaurant. This became an often scene- it happened several times within two years.
The owner, Ivan Gospodnetic, said: «I am honored that guests are choosing our restaurant to do such a big thing! We wish to a couple happy marriage, hoping that their life together will be rich in joy and love! »

Come to Hvar, visit Restaurant Gariful, and if you are not in love, you will fall in love there!

The former face of Victoria’s Secret, Stephanie Seymour, visited Gariful restaurant. She was dining with her husband ,Peter Brant, and their children.
The restaurant staff said that it was the honor hosting such a famous model, and they are wishing her a pleasent stay in Croatia.
Stephanie Seymour is one of America’s most famous models, chosen by People magazine as one of The “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”(1994). She was also ranked number 61 on Playboy’s list of the 100 sexiest stars of the century.(1998)

We are inviting her to visit Restaurant Gariful again!

The town of Hvar can boasts with new tourist service. The owner of restaurant Gariful, Ivan Gospodnetic, launched the new online service. Gariful Yacht Supply shall meet all tourists’ needs and requirements in a professional manner and with top quality service.

Gariful Yacht Supply provides products, supply and delivery wherever you need it, on your yacht or in private accommodation. Visit www.garifulyachtsupply.com and select service that you need.

You can make a purchase online and choose from large assortment: Food, Drinks, Beauty & Health, Cleaning, Baby, Pets and Lifestyle.

Along with online shop and delivery, it provides catering, so you can enjoy best dishes from Gariful restaurant anywhere.

Gariful Yacht Supply in addition provides VIP transfers with exclusive offer of yacht charters, private jets and helicopters, according to guest requirements. At disposal, in special occasions, there can also be personal limousine driver for any preferred destination.

Gariful Yacht Supply combines several activities, aiming to provide luxury vacations in Croatia!

Gariful owner, Ivan Gospodnetic, organized The most creative logo contest. Elementary  school pupils were drawing their own invented logo for restaurant Gariful.

There was exhibition of 70 drawings where interested public could vote for the best logo, as well as on Restaurant Gariful facebook page.
A first place won Veronika Vasovic, pupil of 4th grade, as a creator of best logo. She won an iPad! Congratulations to Veronika!

Gariful owner, Ivan, wants to give thanks to all participants and is looking forward to work together again!

It is a well-known  that the world famous personalities dine at Gariful restaurant and now David Gray is one of them!

A British singer-songwriter sold 12 milion albums, and the album White Ladder (1998.) was the bestselling album ever in Ireland. Acheving numerous nominations and awards show us his greatness.

He was dining at Gariful place with his friends, enjoyed daily catched  fish and carefully selected wines.

We hope he enjoys our beautiful town and island, as we are  his songs!

We reccomend to listen his biggest UK hit ever, Babylon! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ngEJZSM7S4

Could the biggest name in football be on the way to Hvar this summer?

During a recent visit to Barcelona, Gariful owner Ivan Gospodnetic met friends of Barca legend Leo Messi.

Messi signed a Barcelona shirt and promised to visit Hvar this summer.

We look forward to your visit, Leo. Good luck for the rest of the season.

Gariful’s ability to offer the best, biggest and freshest fish lies in the restaurant’s cooperation with its team of great fishermen.

Men like Dino Petricevic, who has been trawling the Adriatic on behalf of Gariful’s guest for four years.

Born in Split in 1989 and living full-time in Hvar, when not out fishing, Dino is a keen football fan.