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this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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!

25 Reasons to Visit Jelsa in 2016. 1. Beaches

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Summer is coming, and a great place to visit this summer is Jelsa. As part of our new cooperation with ...

Women Dictate the Tempo Here – A New Female Cycling Group on Hvar

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(photo: Female Cycling Group Hvar Island)   My first years of motherhood almost never included having a coffee at the ...

Easter Procession – A Short Video Documentary

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(photo: screenshot from the Za Krizem Hvar video / HRT) For locals, it is a question of faith and tradition. ...

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Me and Mrs Jones Bringing International Woman’s Day Romance to Jelsa

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I only realised the importance of International Women’s Day when I lived in Russia. We Brits, famous for our romance, ...

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Adventure Park Hvar in Jelsa – From Paintball to Human Table Football and Much More

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For some of us, just the usual sun & sea combination is what we really need during a summer vacation. ...

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Janez Maroevic 2nd at Fort Lauderdale Marathon 2016! Congratulations!

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I love to live in Jelsa. I love Hvar. Most of the time. But there are certain moments, when I ...

Hvar Wine Producers: 7 Not to Miss

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Indigenous grapes, various micro-climates, different approaches to winemaker, a range of professional egos – for such a small place the ...

A Piece of the Easter Procession in Milan Next Week

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As the Easter is slowly approaching, Jelsa is getting very quiet, which is understandable as during lent, many people are ...

Hvar Guide 2016: What’s Inside? Full Table of Contents

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The 2016 edition of Hvar: An Insider’s Guide is close to being written, and this, the third edition, will be ...

Hvar Town, Hvar Tourist Board, and Suncani Hvar Hotels Visiting ITB Berlin Together

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Hvar Tourist Board in cooperation with the representatives of the town and Suncani Hvar Hotels will attend the tourism fair ...