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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

The Politics of the Christmas Decorations in Jelsa

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Conversations on the square over morning coffee never cease to amaze me, especially in winter. Granted, there is not so ...

PZ Svirce: The Pride of Croatia Airlines

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The more I travel away from Hvar, the more Hvar seems to jump out at every turn. I was surprised ...

A Quiet and Festive Look to Jelsa’s Main Square

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Evening on the main square in Jelsa ten days before Christmas. It is quiet. Several of the cafes have closed ...

Looking for a Christmas Party on Saturday? Don’t Miss Artichoke/Mojito in Jelsa

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Returning to Hvar in mid-December after a couple of months in Munich has been delightful so far. The short sleeves ...

Romantic Svirce, Fantastic Wedding Video: Congratulations Jure and Blansa

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The village of Svirce is one of the prettiest on Hvar, and yet it does not get too much attention. ...

Hvar Town Christmas Programme – Find It Here

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Hvar Town’s Christmas programme is out, and it looks quite lively this year. The official flyer released on Facebook looks ...

Who Wants to Be the New Jelsa Tourist Board Director? 5 Days Left

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One of the things that happened when I was away in Munich over the last two months is that the ...

Adriatic Route of Historical Theatres Presented Tomorrow at Hvar Loggia

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One of Hvar’s top cultural attactions of course is that it is home to the oldest public theatre in Europe, ...

A Little Touch of Hvar at Advent in Split

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Of all the changes I have noticed in the 13 years since I first moved to Dalmatia, one of the ...

The View from above Paradise: A Video Tour of the Peak of Hvar

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People told me that when I went to start our latest project in Munich that I would immediately miss the ...