Top places to visit in Hvar

• Fortica (Španjola Fortress)

  Fort · about 1 h

  The hilltop fortress above Hvar Town, rebuilt by the Venetians, offering the classic panorama over the harbour and the Pakleni Islands.

• St. Stephen's Cathedral

  Church · about 0.4 h

  The Renaissance-baroque cathedral closing off the main square, with a distinctive four-storey Venetian bell tower.

• St. Stephen's Square

  Cultural · about 0.3 h

  The largest old square in Dalmatia, a grand marble piazza opening from the harbour to the cathedral, ringed with cafés.

• Hvar Arsenal & Public Theatre

  Heritage · about 0.5 h

  A 16th-century Venetian arsenal housing one of Europe's oldest municipal theatres (1612), restored above the harbour.

• Franciscan Monastery Hvar

  Monastery · about 0.7 h

  A serene 15th-century monastery on the bay with a cypress cloister, a museum and a famous "Last Supper" painting.

• Pakleni Islands

  Nature · about 4 h

  A dazzling chain of low, pine-clad islets just off Hvar Town, ringed with hidden coves, beach bars and clear turquoise water.

• Hvar Riva & Harbour

  Cultural · about 0.5 h

  The yacht-lined waterfront where superyachts, water taxis and evening promenaders converge below the old town.

• Benedictine Convent (Agave Lace)

  Heritage · about 0.3 h

  A cloistered convent where nuns hand-make the UNESCO-listed agave lace, displayed in a small museum off the main square.

• Dubovica Beach

  Beach · about 2.5 h

  A postcard pebble cove with turquoise water and a lone stone house, tucked below the coastal road east of Hvar Town.

• Hula-Hula Beach Bar

  Nightlife · about 2 h

  Hvar's legendary sunset beach bar west of the harbour, famous for its afternoon "après-beach" DJ parties over the water.

Things to do

• Pakleni Islands Boat Tour Boat · 5 h · from EUR 50 per person
• Blue Cave & Vis Island Tour Boat · 10 h · from EUR 130 per person
• Fortica Fortress Sunset Walk Tour · 2 h · from EUR 15 per person
• Hvar Island Wine Tasting Tour Food · 5 h · from EUR 75 per person
• Sea Kayaking to Pakleni Water Sports · 3 h · from EUR 45 per person

Day trips and tours

• Blue Cave & Vis Speedboat Day Tour 10 h · from EUR 130

Where to stay in Hvar

• Hvar Old Town / Riva about EUR 200 per night

  The harbourfront and main square — the fortress, cathedral, best restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

Hotels

• Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort 4-star · EUR 200 to EUR 470 per night
• Hostel Villa Marija 2-star · EUR 40 to EUR 120 per night
• Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel 5-star · EUR 350 to EUR 850 per night
• Adriana, Hvar Spa Hotel 4-star · EUR 250 to EUR 550 per night

Where to eat

• Gariful Seafood, Mediterranean, Fine dining · about EUR 90 per person
• Dalmatino Dalmatian, Seafood, Mediterranean · about EUR 45 per person
• Konoba Menego Dalmatian, Tapas, Croatian · about EUR 35 per person
• Giaxa Mediterranean, Contemporary, Fine dining · about EUR 70 per person
• Fig Hvar International, Cafe, Brunch · about EUR 18 per person

Getting around

• Boat main way to get around

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• Ferry main way to get around

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• Taxi main way to get around

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• Walking main way to get around

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Safety and scams to avoid

• Boat-tour touts

  Hvar Riva harbourfront

  Touts sell overpriced or vaguely-defined island boat tours on the spot.

  How to avoid it: Book with a reputable operator and confirm exactly which islands, inclusions and duration you are paying for.

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