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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

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 ...

It is All Happening in Vrbanj: Hvar Wine Association Tasting Tonight

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Quality wine, an international ceramics colony and celebrating 500 years of a local hero – it is all happening in ...

The Beleca Test: Toto’s on Palmizana, Hvar’s Best Value Wine List?

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Toto’s on Palmizana, a waterfront restaurant with an extremely good value wine list.

Red Red Wine Bar Shines in Croatia v French Riviera Debate

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An interesting comparison of luxury yachting on the Croatian and French rivieras. 

Hvar Wine Association Remembers 1514: Bogdanusa in Svirce on Saturday

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Hvar tradition at its very best this Saturday in the village of wine, Svirce. Zoga Falo, Bogdanusa, Klapa and the ...

There are Many Ways to Enjoy Wine: And Then There is 3 Prsuta on Hvar

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Looking to combine some lively nightlife with a glass or three of wine? 

Meet the Hvar Wine Association: 2. Ivo Carić

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Continuing our look at the members of the Hvar Wine Association – Ivo Carić.

Plančić Bogdanuša 2013: People are Starting to Talk

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Some rather interesting wine developments in Vrbanj are reaching the mainland.

Wine Wisdom Shared

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Helping the next generations: wine guru Andro Tomić shares his expertise.

A Rather Impressive Hvar Top Shelf in Samobor

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Some very familiar bottles taking pride of place in a quality restaurant in Samobor.