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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

Largest island vineyard in the Mediterranean

Where is the Largest Island Vineyard in the Mediterranean?

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Just when you thought you knew everything about Hvar, along comes the largest island vineyard in the Mediterranean, 4.5km long. ...

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FKK Hvar: A Look at Some Naturist Options on Croatia’s Premier Island

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Hvar is rich in beaches, and there is a very vibrant naturist scene, with several several secluded given over to ...

Konoba Mustačo, Pokojni Dol

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For location, tranquillity, a great beach and a gorgeous view, it is hard to beat Konoba Mustačo. Set in splendid ...

Hvar Recipes: Brudet

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Some tips on how to prepare a Hvar favourite, brodet.

The Kuna: A Guide to the Croatian Currency

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Everything you never needed to know about the Croatian currency. 

CNN’s Top Nudist Beach and a Donkey called Mercedes: The Pakleni Islands Explained

CNN’s Top Nudist Beach and a Donkey called Mercedes: The Pakleni Islands Explained

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Where else in the world could you bathe in CNN’s top naturist beach, moor up in a stunning marina, before ...

Jelsa in history

Photo Blog: Jelsa in the 19th Cenury

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Wonderful shot of Jelsa in the late 19th Century, with thanks to Miquel Hudin from www.vinologue.net

Giving Birth in Croatia: A Foreign Father’s Perspective

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Living on an island with no fully-equipped hospital is just one challenge for a foreign father when preparing for childbirth. ...

Hvar Evacuation to Egypt: German Invasion (Part 1)

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One of the lesser publicised stories of the Second World War, the evacuation of more than 26,000 Dalmatian civilians to ...

Our Lady of Health Church (Gospa od Zdravlja)

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Perched on the top of Račić hill and accessed through the old town, Our Lady of Health Church (Gospa od ...