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this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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 Beach of the Week: 7. Vela Stiniva

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Continuing our look in pictures at some of the best beaches on Hvar, today we travel east to Vela Stiniva.

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Connecting Hvar and Norway: Meet the Other Jelsa

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An interesting email from a school in a village called Jelsa. In Norway. Who is interested in starting a grassroots ...

Our Most Exciting Discovery on Hvar This Year

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I have walked past the wall countless times in the last ten years and never known what was on the ...

A Hvar Souvenir with 800 Years of Tradition

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Looking for a traditional souvenir from the island of Hvar? Try Starigrojski Paprenjok – 800 years of Hvar tradition. 

Hvar Beach of the Week: 4. Lučišća

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Continuing our look at the beaches of Hvar through pictures, today we visit the delightful little beach at Lučišća. 

A Fabulous Discovery at the Back of Old Town Vrboska

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There are so many new things of interest on Hvar that I am discovering, and I am excited about promoting ...

Hvar Beach of the Week: 3. Dubovica

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Continuing our look at some of the best beaches on Hvar in pictures, today we head to the south side ...

Hvar Beach of the Week: 2. Soline, Vrboska

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Continuing our series looking at some of the beaches of Hvar in pictures, this week we travel through the pine ...

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Pitve’s all-night Procession 2012

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An excellent insight into the Easter Procession in Pitve from Vivian Grisogono.

Hvar Recipes: Bakalar for Christmas and Easter

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Looking to get into the festive Easter spirit with a typical Hvar dish? Why not try some bakalar on Good ...