Hvar Town

Travel Tip

     Hvar is hot now and I don't mean the temperature. From yachties to movie stars to "gap year" Aussies, everyone comes to Hvar. Consequently it is one of the more expensive towns in Croatia and in the height of the summer season it is a real scene.

For nightlife, you can't do better .At night, the sleek and chic relax in one of the harbourside bars, sipping tropical cocktails and comparing tans. Hvar's watering hole of choice is the Carpe Diem cocktail bar right on the waterfront. The seating is cushy, the cocktails long and fruity and the people-watching is the best on the Croatian coast.

Off-season, Hvar quiets down considerably and if you head to Jelsa or Stari Grad you'll find a less hectic pace.

History of Hvar

     Already occupied by the Illyrians, Hvar developed further under the Greeks from Paros island. The Romans soon followed and brought vines and wine cultivation which blossomed into a major industry for the island in the Middle Ages. The island became prosperous from fishing, boatbuilding and cultivating lavander, rosemary and olives. It reached its heyday in the Renaissance when its riches attracted poets, writers and scientists. Most of the town's beautiful sculpture dates from the Renaissance. See more on the history of Hvar Island.

Getting To Hvar Town

 Most people travel to Hvar Island by ferry. Stari Grad and Sucuraj receive car ferries and Hvar Town receives passenger boats. Buses that meet most ferries landing in Stari Grad; buses do not meet the car ferry in Sucaraj. There are passenger boats from Split to Jelsa in summer only and a passenger boat from Split to Hvar Town that runs all year (although more frequently in summer).There is no direct ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar Town. Find out more about getting to Hvar Island.

Accommodation in Hvar Town

Most of the hotels in Hvar Town were built during the Tito era when bigger was better and biggest was best. There are a number of hotels around the harbour, only steps from the water and plenty of private accommodation. Find out more about Hvar hotels and Hvar private accommodation.

Tourist Information in Hvar Town

The Hvar tourist office (tel 021-742 977) is in the Arsenal building just steps from the harbour.

Stari Grad

Jelsa

Hvar Island

Accommodation on Hvar Island

Getting to Hvar Island

History of Hvar Island

Map of Hvar Island

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