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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

Ahearne Winery (Vrisnik)

Daniela Rogulj

AHEARNE WINERY “Hand-crafted wines – hands from London, grapes from Hvar.”  If you didn’t know, Jo Ahearne is Hvar’s very ...

Pitve Tunnel Opening in 1963: Rare Pictures

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It is a few years since we did a blog on the opening of Hvar’s legendary Pitve Tunnel. The tunnel ...

Jelsa Renovation Update and News from Vrboska and Zavala Too

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Jelsa District and the Split-Dalmatia County Port Authority have been working for four years on improving and renovating the interior ...

Hvar Loggia Under Renovation Ahead of 150th Tourism Anniversary

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Plans are to complete the main works on the restoration of this pearl of Hvar heritage by May, ahead of ...

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Organising the Bahrain Merida Cycling Training Camp: Interview with Suncani Hvar Hotels

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One of the world’s top cycling teams in the world came to Hvar for winter training last month, and Suncani ...

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Enjoy Saturday Nights in Split with Jelsa Catamaran Change

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Small changes, but they do make a difference in island life, especially in winter.  Split is never far away from ...

Croatia, Full of Donkeys: Ferry Travel as It Once Was

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Lovely snapshot from the 1960s/1970s and a look at the joys of ferry travel with the Dalmatian Mercedes – the ...

British University Football Team Looking for a Game on Hvar: Any Takers?

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It is a fairly well-known fact that the oldest football club in Croatia is Hajduk Split, which was formed over ...

Fancy an Apartment in a Sardine Factory? Vrboska May Be Your Spot

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Although it is an example of early industrial architecture in the region and is under preventive protection of the Ministry ...

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Celebrate Hvar’s 150 Birthday with 15.0% Hotel Discounts with Suncani Hvar

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2018 promises to be quite a year for the island of Hvar.  Voting will begin soon for the best destination ...