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Hvar Town with the Pakleni Islands offshore
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Hvar Island boasts 2718 hours of sunshine a year, making it Croatia's sunniest island. The last few years, it's become one of Croatia's most visited islands, attracting a diverse crowd of backpackers, yachties, honeymooners and pretty much anyone who visits southern Dalmatia. The throbbing nightlife and Venetian architecture of Hvar Town is the highlight.

The island of Hvar is extraordinarily green and lush, filled with lavender, heather and pines and the coastline is heavily indented with an abundance of rocky coves. See a map of Hvar Island or see Hvar Island on a map.

What to See & Do on Hvar Island

Hvar Town makes an excellent base for exploring the island but there's also Stari Grad, the tiny port of Jelsa, the picturesque village of Vrboska or the even more minuscule port of Milna on the southern coast. Most wonderful are the day trips offered to the offshore Pakleni Islands, which also offer excellent scuba diving.

Getting to Hvar Island

There are three ports of entry for ferries to Hvar Island: Stari Grad, Sucuraj and Hvar Town which receives passenger boats. Find out more about getting to Hvar Island.

Accommodation on Hvar Island

Accommodation is extremely tight in the summer; an advance reservation is highly recommended. Most people stay in Hvar Town as it is the most beautiful but Stari Grad and Jelsa make good alternative places to stay on Hvar Island. Both are cheaper and somewhat quieter than Hvar Town with its busy nightlife. See Hvar Island accommodation.