Hvar Travel

Visit island hvar one of the 10 most beautiful island of the world...

Cristal blue sea, marvellous bays and pebble beaches, mild climate, lush vegetation, vineyards, olive groves, endless fields of lavander, historical and cultural sights make the Island Hvar, undoubtedly, the most attractive destination...

Hvar

Hvar

Hvar - town with the oldest communal theatre in Europe...

Hvar is situated on the south-western coast of the homonymous island, in a marvellous bay protected by the Pakleni otoci... Once a town of turbulent history, today it is one of the most prominent and visited tourist centres in the Adriatic. Among the monuments which will bring you back into the times when Hvar was under Venice, Austria and Napoleon, there are fascinating communal theatre, the oldest in Europe, the Fortress, the Arsenal, the City Loggia, the Cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery...

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Jelsa

Jelsa

Jelsa - heart of the island surrounded by pine woods and beautiful beaches...

Jelsa is a tourist centre on the northern side of the central part of the island. It used to be one of the most significant maritime, shipbuilding and trade centres of the Adriatic, starting point for ocean-going sailing vessels carrying best wines of Hvar, olive oil and salted fish. It was a homeland of many famous captains and seamen, and among them was Niko Dubokovic, the most prominent captain. As a small town and port it was first mentioned in 14th century, but discoveries from the Neolithic, the Roman and the Illyrian times testifiy how old the history of the island actually is...

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Stari Grad

Stari Grad

Stari Grad - the oldest town in Europe.

Stari Grad is situated in the north-western part of the island in a deep and protected bay which is a safe shelter for boating people.The town of ancient times and cultural heritage was known as the Greek Pharos, and it is believed to be the oldest town in Europe. The Tvrdalj is the most prominent building in the town which was a home of the famous local poet Petar Hektorovic. Today, Stari Grad is a modern tourist resort. Hotels, appartments, bungalows, traditional dishes, especially fish dishes, famous Stari Grad wines, various possibilities of sport and recreation, bring visitors to this part of the Adriatic, chosen by the Greeks in the ancient times.

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Vrboska

Vrboska

Vrboska - a typical small Dalmatian village...

situated in a narrow and deep bay in the central part of the northern side of the island. Once a place of fishermen and fishing tradition with a still existing proof, the Fisherman's Museum, it is now a tourist centre attractive for its authenticity, peacefulness and beauty... In the centre of the village the church - fortress of St Mary was built around 1580, and from the top of it we can enjoy a beautiful sight of the countryside and high seas...

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Ivan Dolac

Ivan Dolac

Ivan Dolac - the settlement situated on the southern slopes of the island of Hvar...

Pebble beaches make it a very interesting destination, particularly to who wishes a quiet vacation, away from the city bustle... On the slopes, above the settlement, one can enjoy the view of numerous vineyards where the best wines of Hvar are produced...

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Zavala

Zavala

Zavala is situated on the southern part of the island...

It is a very interesting destination due to its numerous beaches. It is also a starting point for the nearby island of Scedro... An ideal destination for those who want to get away from the flurry of the city and truly relax. On the slopes above the settlement famous vineyards are situated, from which one of the best white wines of Hvar are produced.

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Sveta Nedjelja (Hvar)

Sveta Nedjelja

Sv. Nedjelja is situated 12 km southern from the city of Hvar...

...on steep and sunny slopes of the island, at the foot of the highest peak (Sv. Nikola, 626 m). Sv. Nedjelja is a well-known centre for production of the best red wines, among which the most famous is "Plavac mali".

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Basina

Basina

Basina and Mudri Dolac are among the most beautiful bays of the island of Hvar...

They are situated on the northern part of the island, only few km from Stari Grad, Jelsa and Vrboska... An ideal place for relaxation having beautiful beaches, mild climate and pine woods...

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Milna (Hvar)

Milna

Milna - the village of small family board and lodging...

Founded cca 40 years ago, today has about 100 inhabitants. It is situated in a protected bay with beautiful pebble beaches with pine woods inbetween... Further to the west of the bay there is the Baroque summer house of the Ivanić family from the 17th century. The summer house is the most beautiful example of the rustic architecture on the island of Hvar. It is only 6 km from Hvar... If you are looking for a peaceful and comfortable vacation, away from the frenzy of the town, away from all the problems and stress, Milna is the right place for you.

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Brusje

Brusje

Brusje - a village only 6 km from the town of Hvar...

was founded for sheperds at the beginning of the 16 th century. Along the road you can find many rustic stone houses forming a picturesque complex of architecture. Approaching the village you can see the ruins of two summer houses from the 16th century...

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Gdinj

Gdinj

Gdinj - The village Gdinj on the north side of island Hvar...

...lies on hills of colored rocks surrounded by bright Mediterranean vegetation of beautiful flavors in the air spread around into the huge surrounding by the relaxing and refreshing smooth Mistral wind from the south east during hot early afternoons.

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Pokrivenik (Gdinj)

Gdinj

The bay Pokrivenik is situated on the northern side of the island of Hvar...

...It was formed as a fishermen`s village but today most houses there are holiday houses.

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Bogomolje

Bogomolje

Bogomolje - is a small but extremely interesting place...

...on the north-east part of the island of Hvar. It is especially important for its ethnological treasure which has been preserved in national costumes and in several plateaus for wheat threshing. In this context the place offers various local specialities which enrapture with their variety. Cultural monuments of the place are “kuzina” (“kitchen”) with a fire place and the 17th century Baroque church. Beautiful, quiet and gentle beaches are only 3 km away from the centre of Bogomolje. For its ethnological value Bogomolje is the unavoidable excursion centre of the island of Hvar.

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Sućuraj

Sućuraj

Sućuraj - a village on the far eastern part of the island...

...only 6 km away from the mainland. The village was formed on two small peninsulas connected with a harbour in as early as 15th century.

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