About Hvar

This is Hvar, town of many colors and shapes. Situated on the island Hvar, center of Adriatic Sea where the cultures meet. Located in the country called Croatia, known for its natural beauty and diversities.
It is no wander Croatian island Hvar found its recognition in tourism. Combination of beauty, climate, cultural in heritage, atmosphere and charisma makes this island destination highlighted in the memory of its visitors. The proof for that is the choice of Hvar as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, as selected by American magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Beauty of this island is both, natural and urban. Clear blue see, pine woods, beautiful unspoiled bays and small islands give the feeling of timelessness. Like the world of ancient Greeks captured in time. Across the island Hvar there are many colorful villages and towns of which town of Hvar stands out as center with its medieval Venetian architecture.
Today's tourism in Hvar carries 135 years of tradition. Because of mild climate and clean healing air, origination of tourism was for health purposes. 1868 Hvar hygienic society placed island high on list of destinations for in those days popular health tourism.
Winter temperature usually stays between 10 and 15 grand Celsius, sea temperature gives the opportunity to start with water activities in early May and last till late October. Whats more, Hvar is the place with the most sunny hours in Croatia. Mild Mediterranean climate is a strongpoint of this, one of the top destinations on Croatian Adriatic.

As a safe harbor for Venetians Galions on their traveling to east and back, Hvar was meeting point of cultural exchange. The rich cultural identity is clear in the old center of town where the Renaissance buildings rise around the biggest town square in the Adriatic, after San Marco in Venice.
The first thing that catches the eye when you enter the harbor is the main identification symbol of the town, the Theatre, build in year 1612. Hvar as a small community had one of the oldest theaters in Europe.

Hvar have active, vibrant and extrovert face in the summer, and calm, tranquil and introvert in winter. Serene walks along the sea side watching the most beautiful sunsets in October and November. Seeing calm sunny days exchanged with storms carried by south wind in December and January. Or April when the unique Christian customes are taking place carried and nurtured by tradition 500 years old.
Summertime changes everything along with the colors. At the peak of season this town is the place to be if one enjoys typical Mediterranean festive atmosphere. Life is floating through the narrow streets of vibrant town. Sounds, colors and heat rises and mixes with the river of people scrolling through the streets.