Travel guide

Hvar

Croatia's glamorous lavender isle

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Luxury · ~$160/day📍 Croatia

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About Hvar

The sunniest Adriatic island — a marble-paved harbour town, offshore swimming coves in the Pakleni islands, lavender fields, and a jet-set summer scene.

⭐ Things to do in Hvar

Hvar Fortress (Fortica)Pakleni Islands boatStari Grad PlainLavender fieldsSea kayakingMalo Grablje ghost villageDubovica beachHvar's hidden vineyard konobas

🍽️ What to eat in Hvar

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Gregada fish stewPašticadaFresh oystersPlavac Mali wine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Ferries and catamarans from Split; boats to the islets.

💡 Local tip

Hire a small boat (no licence needed for low-power ones) to island-hop the Pakleni coves.