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this great island, please contact us on [email protected] The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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!
Restaurant of the Week: Artichoke in Jelsa
If there is one sailing town on the Adriatic which has undergone immense change in recent years, that town would ...
Away from the Hvar Party: Cooking Classes in Velo Grablje
Hvar, an island for everyone, offering a staggering range of activities to suit all tastes and ages. Approximately 70km from ...
The Professor Stars on British TV and Gets His Barbie Girl
It is five and a half years since I first sat down with my good friend Frank John Dubokovich over ...
A New Type of Smart Bench for Hvar Library
The Bench is an integral part of Dalmatian culture, and it has long been an object of fascination for this ...
Hvar Town 56th Cultural Summer: Programme for June
The season is here, and with it, the 56th Hvar Cultural Summer, a collection of events in Hvar Town which ...
Where are the Smartest Benches in Dalmatia?
Does technology really make you smarter? The world is changing, with technological innovations making our lives easier. One of the ...
No Sugar, No Calories, Just Palm Trees: Hvar Meets Coca Cola
Now THAT is what I call putting a tourist destination on the global map. Whatever your thoughts on the merits ...
A Beetle Invasion of Jelsa
One of the popular tourist options on Hvar in recent years has been renting one of the colourful old Beetles ...
Sacrilege! A Female Balote Team: Bravo Stari Grad!
Is it the beginning of the end of Dalmatian culture as we know it? Two endearing – and indelible – ...
Where are the Best Sommeliers in Dalmatia? Dubrovnik!
On Thursday, May the 18th 2017, at the Hotel Park in Split, the premiere of the ”Sommelier of Dalmatia” was ...
