Experience the best of Hvar
Hvar is a long Adriatic island of lavender, vineyards and Venetian stonework, with a harbour town beneath a hilltop fortress.
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Hvar town curves around a harbour on the island's south-west coast, with a broad stone square, a Renaissance loggia and a Venetian arsenal. The upper floor of the arsenal holds a theatre dating from 1612, among the oldest public theatres in Europe. Above the town, the fortress on the hill gives the best view over the red roofs and the Pakleni Islands offshore.
The island is nearly seventy kilometres long. Stari Grad, on the north coast, was founded by Greek settlers in the fourth century BC, and the plain beside it, still farmed in the original pattern of walled fields, is a UNESCO site. Lavender colours the hills of the interior in early summer, and Vrboska, Jelsa and Sućuraj are small fishing villages. The Pakleni Islands, a chain of pine-covered islets, are a short boat ride from the harbour.
Gregada, a fish stew with potatoes, and grilled squid come with olive oil and local wine: Plavac Mali, a dark red from the steep south-facing slopes near Ivan Dolac, and Bogdanuša, a white from the island itself. Lavender honey and liqueurs are sold across Hvar. Summer is hot and sunny, and May and September are quieter.
- Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
- 4.9 across the top 24
Cruises and boat trips in Hvar
6
15% offFree cancellation
Free cancellation
Guided tours in Hvar
31
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Food and drink experiences in Hvar
21- Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Outdoor and adventure activities in Hvar
15- 15% offFree cancellation
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Questions about Hvar
- What are the top attractions in Hvar?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Hvar are Pakleni Islands (Paklinski Islands), Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica), Cathedral of St. Stephen (Hvar Cathedral), Malo Grablje.
- What is the most popular experience in Hvar?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,134 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Hvar take?
- The typical experience in Hvar lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 7 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Hvar?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 134 experiences we hold for Hvar. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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