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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

Frankie Goes to Hollywood? The Professor, Wine and National Television

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Are we about to lose The Professor to Hollywood? HRT National Television contacted me to record a show about Jelsa, ...

Great News for Sailors in Stari Grad: Caric Wine Shop is Open!

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I have never been into sailing, so it is not so easy for me to understand the way the growing ...

The Best Wine List on Hvar This Summer: Welcome Back, Luna!

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Simple, clever and extremely effective. It is a tragedy that so many tourists come to Hvar, eat in its finest ...

What is Inside Hvar’s Gold Medal Organic Ivan Dolac Barrique?

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Among the range of world-class Hvar wines are the organic wines from the Svirce Cooperative, also known as PZ Svirce.  ...

Istria Wine and Walk: Would It Work on Hvar?

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One of the many benefits of travel is being exposed to new ideas and learning new concepts, some of which ...

Top 5 Hvar: Best Wine Tours for 2015

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Looking to sample some of Hvar’s amazing 2400 year wine story? 

Hvar Wine and Culture Tour of Italy: A Full Report

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A Hvar trip report from the wine and culture tour of Italy. 

Hvar Wines at Split Airport: The Perfect Holiday Gift

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Love Hvar wine but flying home? Some reasons to visit the Split Airport Duty Free shop.

More Hvar Wine in the UK: PZ Svirce Enters the Cotswolds

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The Hvar wine story is spreading. New arrivals in the picturesque Cotswolds in the UK from Svirce.

Prime Minister Milanovic Visits PZ Svirce in the Village of Wine on Hvar

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After opening the road yesterday, Croatia’s Prime Minister found time for a glass of wine in the heart of Hvar’s ...