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Hvar travel guide

Lavender, yachts and a lively harbour town

Hvar town from the fortress. Photo: Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2h 30mflight from London
SPUnearest main airport
26° in Augwarmest month
11° in Febcoolest month

Hvar is Croatia's sunniest island and its most glamorous, with yachts in the harbour of Hvar town and beach clubs on the Pakleni Islands.

Away from the town, lavender fields, vineyards and quiet villages such as Stari Grad and Jelsa show a calmer side.

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What Hvar is known for

  • Nightlife

    Beach clubs and harbour bars.

  • Lavender

    Fields in bloom in June and July.

  • Pakleni Islands

    Coves a short taxi boat away.

  • The Fortress

    A Spanish fort above the town.

Top things to do in Hvar

  1. 1

    The Fortress

    Climb for views over the harbour and islands.

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  2. 2

    The Pakleni Islands

    Taxi boats to beaches and beach clubs.

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  3. 3

    Stari Grad

    One of Europe's oldest towns, and its UNESCO plain.

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  4. 4

    A wine tasting

    Try Plavac Mali at local wineries.

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Where to stay in Hvar

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Best time to visit Hvar

Best value: May, Sep. June and September: hot and sunny, with the island in full swing but calmer than August.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 2h 30m from London to SPU, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses link the towns. Taxi boats go to the islands.

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Good to know

  • Hvar town has rules against drinking in public and wearing swimwear in the streets.
  • Catamarans go to Hvar town; car ferries to Stari Grad.
  • Book accommodation early for summer.
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Hvar FAQ

Is Hvar just for partying?

No, the rest of the island is quiet.

How do I get to Hvar?

Catamaran from Split in about an hour.

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