Hvar

About

Hvar is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast, lying between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula. Approximately 68 kilometres (42.25 mi) long, with a high east–west ridge of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite, the island of Hvar is unusual in the area for having a large fertile coastal plain, and fresh water springs. Its hillsides are covered in pine forests, with vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields in the agricultural areas. The climate is characterized by mild winters, and warm summers with many hours of sunshine. The island has 10,678 residents according to the 2021 census, making it the fourth most populated of the Croatian islands.

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Why visit

Visit Hvar for Adriatic island culture, stone towns, clear water, Venetian architecture, wine, lavender, and the contrast between harbor glamour and older settlement. Hvar Town, St Stephen's Square, the Arsenal and historic theater, the Franciscan monastery, the fortress, Stari Grad, Jelsa, and the Stari Grad Plain give the island more substance than its nightlife reputation suggests. For a short visit, choose either Hvar Town and a swim, or Stari Grad and a slower island day. With more time, add boat trips, vineyard visits, gentle coastal walks, and quieter villages instead of only staying on the main harbor strip.

When to avoid

Do not choose Hvar if you want a cheap or quiet high-summer island. July and August bring high prices, packed boats, party noise, and crowded harbor streets. Book ferries and lodging carefully, especially if you need to connect back to Split or another island. Outside the main season, transport and restaurants thin out. The island is still worthwhile, but weather, ferry schedules, and limited evening options become part of the plan.

The next week in Hvar

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Year-round climate

Monthly highs, lows, and rainfall (long-term averages, NASA POWER).

Airports near Hvar

2 commercial airports within 100 km. Closest is Brač Airport (BWK) at 23 km.

Getting around Hvar

Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.

Operators and modes aggregated by TransitLand from individual transit-agency GTFS feeds. Route classifications (subway / tram / rail / bus / etc) come from each feed’s GTFS route_type codes.