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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

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Living in the era of digital cameras with lots of pictures done while walking through a beautiful city, it is ...

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The South Side of Hvar Island – A Hug from the Sea in Sveta Nedilja

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We usually don´t go much to the south side of the island during the peak season, but when a friend ...

Dolphins on Hvar: Have You Seen Yours Yet?

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The island of Hvar is a popular tourist destination, and many tourists come back year on year. But it is ...

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A Perfect Family Day Out at Camp Grebisce

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The closest I got to camping was sleeping in a car in a sleeping bag on our first night as ...

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Forest Fire on Hvar – 100 Firemen Fighting Fire near Jagodna

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According to Slobodna Dalmacija, the fire started at 15:35 somewhere at the Jagodna bay at the north side of the ...

Maksim Mrvica and 2Cellos: Two Fine Croatian Musical Role Models

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At boarding school in England, we were all obliged to learn a musical instrument, whether or not one had a ...

A BBC Football Tradition Takes Place Once More in Jelsa

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One of the many things I appreciate about The Office, aka Cafe Splendid on the main square in Jelsa, is ...

YouTuber Tourism: Young Fans ARE Forcing Their Parents to Holiday on Hvar

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It is less than two months since British YouTubers Joe Sugg and Oli White spent a couple of nights on ...

Where to Party After 2Cellos in Jelsa Tonight?

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There is only one place to be tonight. The Jelsa main square will be sectioned off from 1930 – 2300 ...

Hvar Town. Beach. Quality Restaurant. Djordjota Vartal, All in One

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It was another hot one yesterday as I dropped the kids off for a summer chess tournament in Hvar Town. ...