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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

A Sad Day for Hvar: Zveljarin Turning Off Its Alarm Clock

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I have lived in 10 countries, but never one as politicised as Croatia, a country where even the kids in ...

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Where is the Best Lavender Field on Hvar?

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Hvar, the island of lavender. It is one of the great claims about the island, and seeing (and smelling) lavender ...

Palmizana in May: a World of Music Retreats and Swimming Coaching Holidays

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If there was ever a survey done on the Adriatic coast about private businesses contributing to the tourism offer of ...

Olive Bay Hvar in Stari Grad: Infrastructure Works Have Begun!

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Could 2017 finally be the year when things get built on Hvar? Back in 2004 when I had a real ...

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Truffle Ice Cream and Other Gourmet Gems: Artichoke Wine Bar 2017 in Jelsa

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A truly memorable ten days back in Jelsa. Easter really is my favourite time of year in that gorgeous town.  ...

Learning Croatian: Lesson 19 – Hvar Dialect Easter Terminology

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No return to Jelsa would be complete of course without some quality time with The Professor, and it was good ...

Painting Eggs at Easter, Andro Tomic Style with a Little Plavac Mali

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A Happy Easter to you all from us here at Total Hvar and TCN. The last few days in Jelsa ...

Renovating Jelsa: A Chat With Mayor Niksa Peronja

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It is nice to be back in Jelsa for sure, and Easter is my favourite time of year, due to ...

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Cafe Politics: Where Do Prime Ministers Sit When They Come to Jelsa?

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I love it when the big politicians from Zagreb come to Jelsa, as one sees many of the locals in ...

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Renovating Jelsa: A Walk Around Town in Mid-April

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One of my favourite stories of how a foreigner found Hvar is that of a rather cool Belgian resident of ...