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this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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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Great Video From Hvar TV – 40th Faros Marathon

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Great video from Hvar TV covering the 40th Faros Marathon – offering us a glimpse of what it takes to ...

A Successful Summer Clean-up Operation in the Zukova Bay

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A very nice local and international initiative on the Kabal Peninsula north of Stari Grad in this morning’s inbox: VROTA ...

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Folklore Gathering in Jelsa

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For the 5th time folklore groups from the islands of Hvar, Brač, Šolta and Korčula will meet at the one-day ...

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Wi-Fi on the Ferry to Stari Grad? Apparently Soon..

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Interesting news from the FORca Assoctiation:   “Dear all, driven by numerous inquires and complaints related to the lack of ...

Jelsa, a New Approach, Time to Put Tourism Ahead of Politics? (Part 1 of 3)

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And so begins the best month on Hvar, for me at least.  Peak season is officially over in Jelsa, the ...

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Kristijan Ugrina – One Seriously Cool Gentleman

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I was walking by them so many times this year. Sometimes we stopped and watched them rehearse. Approximately 15 local ...

Public Viewing of New Plans for Stari Grad Ferry Terminal

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A chance for people to look at, and comment on, the plans for the development of the Stari Grad ferry ...

Big Game Fishing Hvar Cup 2015 – Register Now

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A nice thing is happening in Hvar Town in the late season.  While the season has been winding down in ...

The Night Ferry Sails for the Last Time Tonight

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Festa Vina (Wine Feast) and Faros Marathon are marking the last weekend of August and in a way the end ...

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Furlan and Sagirova – Winners of the 40th Faros Marathon

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Winners of the 40th Faros Marathon (Croatian International Long Distance Swimming Championships) are Matteo Furlan from Italy and Aygul Sagirova ...