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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

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! 

20 New Permanent Jobs for Hvar Town, and Other Good News

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At a time of high unemployment, twenty permanent jobs are about to be created in Hvar Town. 

When is the Best Time to Visit the Island of Hvar?

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So when is the best time to visit Hvar? That rather depends on what you are looking for.

Ex-Croatian President Mesić Turns Hvar Film Star: Trailer Here

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A new film, including ex-President Stipe Mesić and filmed on Hvar, is out now in the cinemas.

The Pakleni Islands Through the Eyes of Boris Bućan

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A slightly different appreciation of the Pakleni Islands… 

Codpiece Fashion: Hvar Designer Toni Rico Shocks Zagreb Fashion Week

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A rather unusual way to make a political fashion statement. Celebrating the wicker-basket codpiece. 

Happy Birthday Pitve Tunnel: Opening Day Pictures from 1963

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Some great pictures of the opening of one of Hvar’s coolest experiences – welcome to the Pitve Tunnel in 1963. 

Loch Ness Hvar: Is There a Dragon in Zavala? The Video Evidence…

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Does Hvar have its very own Loch Ness Monster? Some rather compelling evidence captured on video in Zavala.

The Hvar Wine Story of 2013: Plančić, Bogdanuša and Argentina

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A quiet revolution is taking place in the heart of wine country on Hvar – and I like it… 

Life on the ‘Lighthouse Island’: Inside Pokonji Dol

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Who lives on the small islet of Pokonji Dol, and what is the lighthouse like inside? Come and take a ...