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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

A Thursday at the Cinema in Jelsa

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Going to the movies in Jelsa in winter was science fiction some years ago. It is no longer the case, ...

Hvar Seaplane Celebrities in January: ER’s Goran Visnjic Flies to Jelsa

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A little excitement for the ladies in Jelsa today, as ER heartthrob Goran Visnjic jetted into Jelsa this morning on ...

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Jadran: The Big Blue Container [Video] – What Can We Do About it?

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(photo: snapshot from Jadran – The Big Blue Container / Association Sunce)     I was very surprised, when I ...

Carnival Time is Approaching: The Programme in Jelsa

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One of the most eagerly awaiting events of the year by locals is soon to be upon us on Hvar ...

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International Handball Training Camp Balic-Metlicic 2016 – Applications Open

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It will be the 9th year in a row for the Handball Training Camp Balić-Metličić to take place in Jelsa ...

Official Tourist Board Promotion: Hvar is a Mundane Tourist Destination

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Ah language. It is a thing that can unite, a thing that can divide. And a thing where it is ...

Saturday Night Fever: Live Tamburasi at Artichoke in Jelsa

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Where to find winter fun on the island of Hvar?  With many places closed, much of the entertainment is privately ...

And Now Hvar Culture Invades Venice: Fishermen’s Conversations at Venice Arthouse Film Week

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For centuries they came from Venice to Hvar, imposing their rule, traditions and culture, the marks of which are still ...

Useless Lists About Hvar: 9 Facts to Impress Your Mates

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Lists, lists, lists. The Internet is full of them. The 5 best, the 10 not to miss, the 20 before ...

Learning Croatian: Dalmatia’s Finest (and Shortest) Conversation

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A few years ago I was standing in a long queue at the bank in Jelsa (not for the first, ...