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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

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The Hvar Sea Kayaking 2019 Season is Officially Open!

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One of the fasting growing water activities in Croatia in recent years has been sea kayaking, and Hvar is arguably ...

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Hvar Art House Seeks Live-In Couple to Work This Summer

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I don’t normally do job adverts on TCN, but this is for a  friend of mine, and it is a ...

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UK to Hvar in June: £152pp for 7 Nights in Zavala Including Flights

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And they say that Hvar is expensive…  If you are planning on visiting the island this summer from the UK, ...

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From Fish to Villas: Gariful Enters Luxury Accommodation Market

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It all started one day with a little fish restaurant at the end of the riva…  The Gariful story is taking ...

Enjoy Sparkling Wines and the Oscars (Vino&Kino Event) at Bornstein

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Vino&Kino (in English the title would be translated as Wine&Movies, so you can appreciate that it does make more sense ...

Hvar’s Search for Doctor Sees Nobody from Croatia Apply

Lauren Simmonds

Croatia’s paradoxical society strikes again as a job posting for a doctor on the island of Hvar from a while ...

Croatian Family Wine Businesses Even Attracting Americans

Lauren Simmonds

Plešivica is an oasis for lovers of traditional gastronomy and wine-making, a longtime favourite destination for many of Zagreb’s residents, Plešivica ...

Second Best in European Union: Croatia Produced 35% More Wine This Year

Lauren Simmonds

Croatia is the second best in the European Union when it comes to wine production for 2018. The country produced ...

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Hvar in Top 10 Things of Interest in Croatia for Americans: New Survey

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More confirmation in the growing interest in the island of Hvar as a popular destination in Croatia on October 25, ...

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Additional Ferries and Catamarans for Days of Croatian Tourism on Hvar: Full Schedule Here

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  A big few days for Hvar Town, as it prepares to host this year’s Days of Croatian Tourism conference, ...