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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

An Artistic Public Toilet for the World’s Top Nudist Beach

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CNN’s favourite naturist beach gets a public toilet finally, which is really a work of art inspired by Marcel Duchamp.

New from Tomic: Taking Plavac Mali to the Next Level

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The Andro Tomic wine range welcomes a big brother. 

Hvar Nightlife: Wine Bars, Not Nightclubs – Meet Vintage

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While the perception of many of Hvar nightlife as the new Ibiza makes me laugh as we previously discussed, the ...

Hvar Wine: Increasing the International Reach. A Round-up

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The Hvar Wine Association is so active these days that it is difficult to keep track of what is going ...

Who Wants to Buy the Largest Vineyard on the Mediterranean Islands?

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The latest twist in the tragic Plancic winery saga. 

Of Presidents and Ambassadors: Which Hvar Wines were Served at the Inauguration?

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What better way to celebrate a presdiential inauguration than with the finest Hvar wines.

Hvar Wine Association: A VERY Busy and International Update

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What’s happening with the Hvar Wine Association? 

Lucullus and 3 Prsuta: Perfect Gastro Party Neighbours

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Looking to combine a fun gastro experience with some after dinner entertainment on Hvar? 

American Ambassador in Jelsa, and Whose Wines Do They Serve at the Embassy?

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The American ambassador is in Jelsa with his wife, as it emerges that Hvar wines are served at official American ...

Quite Brilliant! A Wine Festival in the Town of Wine… With No Wine!?!

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Telepathy tourism information branches out to telepathy wine tasting in a truly innovative new direction for Jelsa tourism. All you ...