The island of Hvar – the sunniest and warmest island in Croatia – is located in the southern part of the Adriatic coast of Croatia, about 60 km from the airport of the mainland city of Split. The number of sunny days per year on the island of Hvar reaches a record for the country – 349, and the swimming season begins in May and ends only in October. The length of the Adriatic coast of the Hvar coastline is 250 km. The beaches are predominantly pebble, pebble and sandy, and all of them are certainly very beautiful and comfortable for relaxation. The island of Hvar has gained popularity thanks to the beautiful nature that the Republic of Croatia is so generously endowed with, ancient cities and excellent tourist infrastructure.

The most popular places on the island of Hvar: the city of Hvar itself – the capital and largest settlement of the island, Old Town, as well as the cities of Sučuraj, Vrboska, Eelsa, Milna, Zavala, Ivan Dolac.

The city of Hvar is a well-known center of tourism on the island of Hvar. Ferries arrive here from the city of Split and the surrounding Croatian islands, there are a large number of medieval architectural ensembles (St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the Dalmatian Renaissance style, various fortresses, monasteries) and here throughout the season a real resort life is in full swing. Beach holidays in the city of Hvar are represented by the archipelago of islands and rocks Pakleni (Paklinski ostrov), which can be reached in 5-15 minutes by ferry. There are plenty of places to swim on the archipelago – these are sandy bays surrounded by pine forests, and rocky cliffs with artificial decks and, of course, specially equipped nudist beaches.

 

The old town of the island of Hvar, according to historians, is the oldest city in Europe. Known since ancient times as the Greek settlement Faros, the Old Town of Hvar is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, The Old Town of Hvar is a unique, charming town with ancient villas, mini-hotels, taverns and a large number of attractions. During the summer season, various cultural and sporting events are held within the walls of the Old Town of Hvar – concerts, festivals, contests, competitions. The sea in this part of the island is always calm, and the beaches are small sand and pebble areas on the outskirts of the city.

Jelsa is the most popular and very beautiful resort center in the northern part of the island of Hvar. It has everything for an excellent beach holiday: good beaches (both rocky and pebble), a well-developed leisure infrastructure, as well as a variety of hotels for every taste and budget. Eelsa is also a convenient starting point for trips to the island of Hvar itself, to the neighboring island of Brač and to the resorts of the Makarska Riviera, which is in Central Dalmatia.

Vrbska is a miniature, typically Croatian town located in a narrow but deep bay a few kilometers east of Eelsa. Once upon a time, Vrbska lived only on fishing, which is to some extent also traced in the modern life of the townspeople, but with the influx of tourists to Croatia, it quickly turned into a cozy, elegant resort for connoisseurs of beauty and tranquility. Vrbsk has only two beach sections – the Solina peninsula with small pebble bays and rocky shores and the Maslinica bay.

Sučuraj is a village in the far east of the island of Hvar on the shores of a magnificent old harbor. One of the most beautiful centuries-old architecture, numerous secluded bays and romantic beaches, the beauty of nature – all this attracts tourists to this cozy place. The distance from the village of Sučuraj to mainland Croatia is only 5 km.

Milna is a small resort village in the south of the island of Hvar, about 6 km from the town of Hvar, suitable for a quiet, leisurely vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The main attraction of the resort is a long, small-pebble beach, sheltered from the winds in a picturesque bay.

Ivan Dolac and Zavala are two typically Croatian villages in the southern part of the island of Hvar, which differ from other resorts in their calm pace of recreation, secluded beaches and private accommodation.

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