It should be named as the official party town of Croatia. But it is also for wonderful sightseeing adventures along with red wine, lavender fields, and lavish accommodation options for every type of traveller.
Must See
Stari Grad
Meet the oldest history of Croatia in this town, as it is one of the oldest ones where Croatian culture started. You will find coins, stonework, and other historical art and craft dated back to 384 BC here.
Velo Grablje
This village is just 10 km from Hvar. You can visit lavender fields here, apart from the already growing cotton industry in Hvar. Moreover, in this village, you will get lavender essential oils that are organic and homemade.
Tvrdalj
Discover the renaissance period of Croatia in the bits of what Hvar had once faced. This fortification was built back in the 16th century to protect the locals from Turkish invaders.
Arsenal Theater
This theater has been dated back to the days of Shakespeare. However, it is not open to the public now, but it used to host regular performance up until the last decade. So, you can take a walk near the Hvar Town Harbour and lose yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of this Venetian-styled theater.
Pakleni Islands
Rent a motorboat or hop on a water taxi to journey through these islands, which are traveled lesser than the other destinations in Hvar. Visit these islands for hip cruise or beach parties, water sports, and undisturbed strolls along the Adriatic Sea’s shore.
Trvdava Napoljun
It can be an adventurous spot for hikers or for those who want to a place with no crowd as such. At the top of this Napoleonic fortress, which is reached after a 4 km trek, you can easily observe the beauty of Hvar’s old town, Pakleni Islands, Brac, as well as Vis from the different corners.
St. Stephen Square
The town of Pjaca, where the St. Stephen Cathedral is located, is the largest in the entire Dalmatian region of Croatia. So, you can enjoy endless strolls, local street market shopping, and dining at this square after or before visiting the church.
Spanjola Fortress
Visit this fortress through the Hvar’s city center and walk straight to the top of this Venetian fortress that was built in the 1500s. To date, it is still in amazing shape, and people crowd here for amazing selfies and video logs. There are many tunnels, battlements, and canons that you can see are still kept intact.
Popular Restaurants
Hula hula beach bar
+385 95 911 1871
Zori restaurant & lounge
+385 91 322 2227
Fig Hvar
+385 21 717 203
Carpe Diem Beach Hvar
+385 99 446 8468
Mamato Bar
+385 91 793 0542
Shopping
Get the amazing souvenirs, artifacts, and exotic eatables from the Stari Grad market, Hvar market, Konzum, Tommy supermarket, and Mini market all around Hvar.
Adventure Scenes At Hvar
Search for the motorboat rides, cruise tours, boating, kayaking, and stand up paddling from different corners of Hvar. For example, Pakleni islands are famous for morning sea kayaking, sunset sea kayaking, fishing, and sailing.