About The Island of  Hvar

Introduction: Crystal blue sea, marvellous bays and pebble beaches, mild climate, lush vegetation, vineyards, olive groves, endless fields of lavander, historical and cultural sights all make the island of Hvar, undoubtedly, the most beautiful island in the Adriatic.
Conde Nast Traveller magazine declared the island of Hvar one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. Hvar belongs to the central island group of the Adriatic and it is the longest of the Adriatic islands. It is 67,5 km long and a maximum of 10,5 km in width. There are 11,459 inhabitants, with Hvar Town the largest settlement on the Island with 3,650 inhabitants.
Getting to Hvar:   Regular ferries operate from the main harbour in Split. Passenger ferries go direct to Hvar Town, and car ferries go to the port of Stari Grad, a 15 minute drive from Hvar Town. In Summer, there are also hydrofoil car ferries that go directly from Pescara in Italy to Stari Grad. The Split main ferry terminal is a 30 minute bus ride from Split Airport. Croatian Airlines operate a bus link service from right outside the new airport terminal. International Airlines making regular scheduled flights direct to Split Airport include Easyjet, British Airways, Wizzair, German Wings, Croatian Airlines and Sky Europe.   

Hvar Town: A picturesque little town, where life goes on in its narrow streets and lively harbour front. Hvar is a favourite destination to be based on the island, and a well known stopping off point for the luxury private yachts that cruise the Mediterranean in summer. Do not be surprised to see a famous face as you enjoy a drink in one of the many cafés that look over the harbour. The main square was built in 1575 by the Venetians and it is known as the most beautiful and largest open market place of Dalmatia. Ancient facades, the San Marco church, the old bell tower, the Saint Stephan Cathedral as well as the ruins of a late gothic palace line the square. Above the old arsenal, the theatre of Hvar was built, the first public theatre in Europe. From the harbour you can walk up to the ancient fortress, where you have a fantastic view over the town and Pakleni Otoci (Hell’s Islands).

Hvar town has a number of beaches, but why not try an excursion to the Pakleni Islands just offshore from Hvar for true tranquility.

Explore the Island: From Hvar town go out and explore the Island’s other historic towns, idyllic coves and beautiful scenery.

Stari Grad: Stari Grad is the collective name for several small towns which grew and were later abandoned at the same place. It is located at the end of a bay on the northern side of the Island. A thousand years long history of the Town has left many monuments in the urban structure of the Town. Stari Grad (Faros) is the historical heart of the island Hvar.
Jelsa: Jelsa is located in a bay on the north central port of the the island of Hvar. On both sides of the harbour there are wooded coves ideal for sunbathing  and swimming. Jelsa is a welcoming place, pleasing to the eye and ready to receive any guest or traveler. Jelsa borders with the two highest peaks on the Island - St. Nikola on the west and Hum on the east.

 Vrboska: Vrboska lies in a picturesque cove at the end of a long bay. It is surrounded with pinewood forest and lovely beaches. The churches of Vrboska house the greatest cultural treasures of the island of Hvar. The village offers an unusual sight on a karst island: houses rising on both shores of a channel spanned by several small bridges.