Welcome to Hvar

Welcome to the island of Hvar, one of the most magical corners of the planet. Known as Croatia’s premier island, the sunniest in all year, one of the world’s most beautiful, the island with the most UNESCO heritage in the world (and that doesn’t include the oldest public theatre in Europe), Hvar is an island with something for everyone. Its wines are exported all over the world, from California to China, its healthy Mediterranean diet part of UNESCO heritage. Get lost in the sailing paradise that is the Pakeni islands, cycle the roads world champions use for winter training, kayak to the hidden coves. Immerse yourselves in history in the historic towns and villages dating back thousands of years, and after another hard day at the beach, check out some of the most vibrant nightlife on the Adriatic.

2018 sees 150 years of organised tourism in Europe, just one more thing that started on Hvar, with the founding of the Hvar Healthy Society in 1868. Join us on a journey of exploration of this fabulous slice of paradise. Total Hvar was founded in October 2011. Now in its 7th year, it is established as the prime and most reliable source of information about the island. If you would like to write for Total Hvar about any topic of this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.

Enjoy your time on Hvar!

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Croatia on the UNESCO Lists – Jelsa Exhibition in Pictures

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A wonderful new exhibition was opened on Friday  in Jelsa – Croatia on the List of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. ...

Concert of the St. Ceciilia Opened the Holy Week in Hvar Town

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(photo: St. Cecilia Choir FB page / Ana Hujljić) The St. Cecilia Choir from Jelsa gave a concert on Saturday ...

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Stari Grad′s 2400th Birthday – Celebration to Start in April

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Stari Grad is the oldest city in Croatia. Founded in 384th B.C. by Greeks from Paros island, who brought their ...

Hvar Celebrities, UNESCO Processions and the Paparazzi

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Of all the cultural differences I have experienced on Hvar, none has me more fascinated than the local mentality when ...

25 Reasons to Visit Jelsa in 2016. 3. Easter

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After more than 12 years of continuous living on Hvar, I am spending more and more time away from the ...

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Following the Cross Procession: Meet the Crossbearers – Joško Krstinić from Vrboska

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We continue the series of interviews done by Vilma Stojković from Hvar / Unesco website with the crossbearers. Vrboska is ...

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Easter in Jelsa: Where to Stay?

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The Holy Week starts tomorrow and if you are thinking about visiting Jelsa in this period to witness the unique ...

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Summer Must be Close – Gariful Opened for Season This Week

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After days and weeks of rain and clouds, we finally have some sunny days. It is very warm during the ...

Theatre Premiere in Stari Grad: The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie

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Sometimes it amazes me how much there is actually going on these days on Hvar. Exhibition openings, olive oil competitions, ...

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Following the Cross Procession: Meet the Crossbearers – Toni Milatić from Jelsa

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Very soon, we will be entering the Holy Week and it is the time of the year, when the whole ...