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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

The Sailing Season is Here: The Hvar Easter Regatta

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Hvar is gorgeous at the moment, and there are plenty of people already sailing. Those numbers will increase substantially in ...

The Scots are Swimming: The Hvar Swimming Season has Begun!

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I love the Scots – they are my favourite ‘almost winner’ nation.  There is not enough space on the TCN ...

A Photo Progress Report on Jelsa’s Fountain Square

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When we come back to visit Jelsa for Easter, we will have been away for just over three months, but ...

Nocnjak 2017 Olive Oil Festival in Jelsa: Full Programme in English

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As previously reported on Total Hvar, Jelsa will be getting a huge early season tourism boost later this month with ...

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Hotel Adriana Part of New Luxury Brand of 16 Croatian Hotels: Stories

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A nice recognition of the national position of Suncani Hvar’s Hotel Adriana in the luxury hotel market yesterday, as the ...

Biting Political Satire, Colourful Children: It Must be Karnevol in Jelsa (VIDEO)

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It is one of the most joyful days of the year for locals in Jelsa, especially the little ones, and ...

Property of the Week: Stone Complex with Sea View in Zarace

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Stone ruins on Europe’s sunniest island, with a spectacular sea view – the holiday home renovation dream. Now available on ...

Is Hvar Going in the Right Direction? Interview with ‘Zveljarin’

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An important interview with Žveljarin co-founder, Zorka Bibić. ‘Žveljarin’ means alarm-clock in Dalmatian and Hvar dialect. The Facebook page Žveljarin is a ...

A Fountain Arrives in Jelsa: And a New Pavement Too

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Jelsa’s massive facelift continues, and a big day for the new fountain square where once the taxi drivers waited, between ...

New Fountain Square for Jelsa for Easter

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You move away from Jelsa, and within a few weeks, they change everything…  As previously reported on TCN, work has ...