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this great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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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Croatia’s Most Beautiful Race? Who is Ready for Hvar Half Marathon 2017?

Total Croatia News

Feeling fit and enjoy a challenge in the heat?  the 7th Hvar Half Marathon takes place on August 19, with ...

Looking for a Job? Hvar Town Tourist Board Seeks Director

Total Croatia News

Hvar Tourist Board has posted a job opening for the director of the tourist board office of Hvar town.

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Restaurant of the Week: Hora, Dining on the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain

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Have you dined in the middle of a field, first cultivated by the Ancient Greeks more than 2400 years ago ...

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Hvar Experience: New Promo Video from Suncani Hvar. Like It!

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One of the things that has always puzzled me about Hvar tourism promotion has been the lack of promotional videos.  ...

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Missing Your Asian Food? A Touch of Spice on Hvar

Total Croatia News

One of the things that always amuses me when we write about the opening of an international cuisine restaurant in ...

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Reasons to Visit Stari Grad: Live Feeding of Snakes!

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I must admit that when I first heard about plans for a live snake exhibition in Stari Grad last summer, ...

Hvar Summer Festival: August Programme

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It has been another fabulous summer of culture in Hvar Town, and the 56th Hvar Summer Festival is in full ...

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How to Coordinate a Miniature Family Reunion at the Bay of Ždrilca

Daniela Rogulj

From California and New York to Croatia, my big, fat Croatian-American family gathers for a mini family reunion at the ...

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Concierge 360: Suncani Hvar Opens Up the Whole Island

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The majority of tourism on the island is centered around Hvar Town and the Pakleni Islands, and with so much ...

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View from the Terrace: Another Fire on Hvar

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Another fire has broken out on the island around 17:30, this time in central Hvar, close to the village of ...