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Croatia · The Adriatic · Hvar
The art ofisland time.
Beyond the harbour, a whole island unfolds.
Explore the islandThe island edition
A slower way to discover
Welcome to the whole island
Some places askyou to slow down.
Hvar begins with a familiar image: terracotta rooftops, a harbour bright with boats, islands drifting into the blue. But let the first impression pass. There are stone lanes in Stari Grad, a coffee that becomes a morning in Jelsa, and a southern cove that asks nothing more of the day.
This is a guide to the island beyond a single postcard. Find the place that suits you, understand the practicalities, then leave a little room for the unexpected. The best itinerary is not always the fullest one.
How we research our guidesAn island of different rhythms
One island.Many ways to belong.
Three starting points. Three distinct moods. Let the rest of the journey grow from there.
The blue chapter
Find your ownshade of blue.
A pebble cove below the road. A waterfront swim close to town. An afternoon across the channel. Choose a beach by the day you want, not just the photograph.
Beaches & covesAcross the water
A little furtherout to sea.
The Pakleni Islands are an invitation to leave some plans ashore. Choose a bay, make time for lunch, and keep one essential detail in mind: how you are getting home.
The Pakleni IslandsOur network · Pakleni.com
The island, in stories
Go beyondthe obvious.
Wine country, village roads and the pleasure of staying in the right place.
All guides
Your time, thoughtfully spent
Less rushing.More remembering.
Start with a realistic arrival, choose a good base and keep a weather-friendly day in reserve.
Split → Stari Grad Drvenik → Sućuraj
Check live timetablesWhat’s happening on the island
For festivals, exhibitions and local celebrations, use the tourist boards’ current calendars. Dates and programmes can change.
Before you go
A few things worth knowing
Is Hvar Town the same as Hvar island?
No. Hvar Town is one settlement on the island. Stari Grad, Jelsa, Vrboska and the southern villages offer different bases and experiences.
Can I take a car directly to Hvar Town on a catamaran?
No. Passenger catamarans do not transport cars. Research a vehicle-ferry arrival such as Stari Grad or Sućuraj, then plan the onward drive.
Is Hvar open all year?
People live on Hvar year-round, but visitor services, accommodation and transport patterns vary by season. Confirm the individual services you need.