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this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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 Arrival of the Bura Wind: A Housewife’s Dream

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When the biting northern bura blows, I am not the only one who is happy. 

Hvar Olive Oil Meets Harrods of London: Yours for £3,750 a Litre

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Is this the most expensive olive oil in the world?

The Day and Night Winter View from Caffe Sidro

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One of the best located bars in Hvar is Caffe Sidro. And the view is not bad either…

Is This the Most Productive Lemon Tree in Dalmatia?

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Fine wine, an excellent restaurant, and a most bountiful lemon tree. The discoveries of post-Christmas Hvar. 

Kamp Nudist Vrboska: World’s Only FKK Olive Oil Producer?

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Why not take your clothes off and experience the ultimate in natural Hvar? 

Jelsa Rowing Club Celebrates 35 years

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Rowing is a popular sport in Croatia, and one of the many sports in which Croatia often excels in top-class ...

Action: LAG is taking off

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The Local Action Group is swinging into action to make the wonderful islands of Hvar and Vis even better!

Sunburn in December? The December Weather on Hvar

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The chances of a White Christmas on Hvar look slim… 

Florian Bieber

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Florian Bieber is a professor for Southeast European Studies at the Unversity of Graz, where he also heads the Centre ...

Hvar in the 19th Century: Austrian Riviera: Vienna Discovers the Sea

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A new blogger for Total Hvar – welcome Professor Florian Bieber from Graz!