The hustle and bustle of the mainland can leave you longing for a little peace and quiet, which is exactly what you’ll find on Hvar island. Sun-dappled beaches, lush vineyards and energetic nightlife make this one of Croatia's most spectacular islands - and there’s plenty of amazing things to do in Hvar. Laze by the seafront, wander past ancient churches and sip espresso in a street-side cafe - or spend your days lazing under blue skies and swimming in the Med.
Things to do
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Blue cave of Biševo
Even the most jaded of travellers let out an audible ‘wow’ when entering the Blue Cave on Biševo, a speck of an island off the west coast of Vis.
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Take a boat to dinner
This is possibly what Daniel Defoe had in mind when creating his Crusoe character in the 1700s, although Robinson would not have been served with the fresh fish, octopus or lamb expertly grilled here by owner/chef Domi.
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Restaurant Humac in Hvar
The term ‘rustic’ doesn’t begin to describe what greets the first-time visitor to Humac, having phoned ahead and driven down the dustiest of trails to find it.
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Palatial Tvrdalj
The city of Stari Grad was founded by the Ancient Greeks more than 2,500 years ago, and later claimed by the Ottoman Empire.It remains one of Europe's oldest towns.
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Restaurant Giaxa in Hvar
It is surely no coincidence that stellar restaurant Giaxa is housed in a late Gothic palace dating back to Hvar’s Venetian era of the mid-1400s, for the cuisine here reflects local traditions dating back to the noble Jakša clan ...
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