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great island, please contact us on [email protected]  The island is constantly changing, so if you come across any outdated information on the site, or have something new which you think should be featured, please contact us.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

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The tourists have all but left, and Jelsa is in winter mood. And winter, these past few years, has meant ...

Hvar Dynamite – Or How to Make Friends With the Neighbours

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Tunnel leading to Hotel Podstine in Hvar blocked by unauthorised explosion?  

Connect with the Islands this Weekend with a Dose of the Anti-Hibernation Vaccine

Daniela Rogulj

“Serum: Anti Hibernation Vaccine Dose 1”, is a multimedia presentation of the active cultural and artistic organizations that islands offer. ...

Big Humanitarian Concert in Jelsa Tonight: Rotary Club for Antonio

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Feeling blue about the clocks going forward and the onset of winter?  A great way to lift the spirits is ...

Copacabana Jelsa Beach: The Expansion Continues

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Another glorious day in late October Jelsa. Breakfast on the terrace this morning, and there was only one small problem ...

U Smokve Opening for the Winter Season in Jelsa

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Great news for those looking for a little quality food and entertainment this winter in Jelsa, as the town’s new ...

Getting Married in 2017? 10 Reasons It Should be on Sunny Hvar

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Hvar tourism is booming,and while many people come for the beach and the nightlife, there has been a significant increase ...

A Strong Performance from Jelsa’s Hotels in Season 2016

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With the main season now over and many of the olives harvested, there is a little more time to look ...

Miki talking

From Hvar to Napa and Silicon Valleys: Story of the Konoba Told in California

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Miki Bratanić, author, poet, and volunteer cultural ambassador, took his story about the humble Dalmatian konoba from the small village ...

The Senses Resort Effect on Vrboska Tourist Season 2016

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Another memorable summer on Hvar is coming to a close, and locals are more concerned at the moment with their ...