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Hvar (island Hvar) - Tourism
Town Hvar and island Hvar in general is one of the most attractive and most visited tourist destinations in Croatia. It is famous for many reasons, such as beautiful nature, clean and clear sea, night life, rich gastronomy, many cultural and historical monuments, beautiful buildings, group or private boat excursions to many beautiful islands and attractions...
Tourism on island Hvar started to develop in 1868. when Hygienic society was founded and started to encouraged tourism development. Tourism on island Hvar started as rural tourism, then it developed to pilgrim tourism and today it is tourism in general.
Hvar was also developing medical tourism. First medical hotel was finished in 1903. at the location of former Rector's Palace. It was called Medical-hotel of Queen Elizabeth. It has 26 rooms.
First Hvar Guide was printed in Trst in 1899. In 1903. Hvar Guide had colored front page and pictures. Between 1921. and 1941. many tourist contents were built: beaches, promenades, hotels, public infrastructure...
During the 60's many hotels were built and expand their offer and contents. Mass tourism was at it's top during the 70's. During the 80's tourism and revenues are in decline and tourist offer is poorer. In 1986. hotels in Hvar, Jelsa and Stari Grad were united into Suncani Hvar (Sunny Hvar).
Most critical time was during the Patriotic war from 1991.-1995. While visiting town Hvar, you can stay in many beautiful, modern and traditional hotels, private houses and apartments. Hosts also offer many traditional homemade meals, wines, brandies and oils.
Day of town Hvar is celebrated on 2nd of October. Protector of town Hvar is St. Stephen I.
Literary manifestation Meeting Cakavian Poetry has been kept since 2004. It is dedicated to poetry in Cakavian dialect written by women.
In 2009. procession Za krizem was listed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
Town Hvar is excellent starting point for many group or private car excursions. You can visit settlements on island Hvar with many historical monuments or go wine tasting.
Town Hvar is located across beautiful Pakleni islands which are ideal for spending gorgeous day in beaches, hidden bays and trying Dalmatian food in few restaurants on Pakleni islands. You can visit Pakleni islands with private boat transfers or boat rentals in town Hvar.
Island Hvar is connected with mainland with ferries and water taxi, and you can reach ferry port in Stari Grad with private car transfers, buses or car rentals in town Hvar.
Town Hvar has sports center where you can enjoy in handball, football, basketball and volleyball. You can also rent a bike in town Hvar and ride on paths around town Hvar.
In town Hvar you can also do water sports, sailing, diving, swimming...
Biking paths near town Hvar:
- Hvar-Brusje-Velo Grablje (11 km);
- Hvar-Vira (4 km);
- Hill route Brusje (8 km);
- Hvar-Zarace (8 km);
- Velo Grablje-Malo Grablje-Milna (4 km);
- Green path (3,6 km)...
Night life in town Hvar is very famous and world known. You will find few night clubs and cafes where you can enjoy music and delicious Hvar's wines.
Gastronomy of town Hvar is very rich. Like most of the Dalmatian food, it is based on olive oil and seafood, but you can also try some excellent meat meals in Hvar's popular restaurants, taverns, patisteries, bakeries...
Beaches in town Hvar:
- Beach Hula Lula, pebble beach with restaurant, cocktail bar, windsurfing...
- Beach Amfora, pebble beach with showers, bar, restaurant, volleyball...
- Beach Pokonji Dol, pebble beach, suitable for children, restaurant...
- Beaches on Pakleni islands, untouched nature, pebble and sand beaches...
- Beach Mekicevica, pebble beach, restaurant...
- Beach of camp Vira, pebble beach with restaurant, showers, mini golf, volleyball...
- Beach Sveta Nedjelja, sand and pebble beach with bar, restaurant, volleyball...
- Beach Palmizana on Pakleni islands, sand beaches with restaurants and beach bar...
- Beach Dubovica, pebble beach suitable for children, restaurant nearby...
- Beach Stipanska on Pakleni islands, pebble beach with restaurant, showers, volleyball...
In town Hvar you can stay in luxurious hotels, private rooms, private houses or villas, private apartments, camps...
Tourism on island Hvar started to develop in 1868. when Hygienic society was founded and started to encouraged tourism development. Tourism on island Hvar started as rural tourism, then it developed to pilgrim tourism and today it is tourism in general.
Hvar was also developing medical tourism. First medical hotel was finished in 1903. at the location of former Rector's Palace. It was called Medical-hotel of Queen Elizabeth. It has 26 rooms.
First Hvar Guide was printed in Trst in 1899. In 1903. Hvar Guide had colored front page and pictures. Between 1921. and 1941. many tourist contents were built: beaches, promenades, hotels, public infrastructure...
During the 60's many hotels were built and expand their offer and contents. Mass tourism was at it's top during the 70's. During the 80's tourism and revenues are in decline and tourist offer is poorer. In 1986. hotels in Hvar, Jelsa and Stari Grad were united into Suncani Hvar (Sunny Hvar).
Most critical time was during the Patriotic war from 1991.-1995. While visiting town Hvar, you can stay in many beautiful, modern and traditional hotels, private houses and apartments. Hosts also offer many traditional homemade meals, wines, brandies and oils.
Day of town Hvar is celebrated on 2nd of October. Protector of town Hvar is St. Stephen I.
Literary manifestation Meeting Cakavian Poetry has been kept since 2004. It is dedicated to poetry in Cakavian dialect written by women.
In 2009. procession Za krizem was listed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
Town Hvar is excellent starting point for many group or private car excursions. You can visit settlements on island Hvar with many historical monuments or go wine tasting.
Town Hvar is located across beautiful Pakleni islands which are ideal for spending gorgeous day in beaches, hidden bays and trying Dalmatian food in few restaurants on Pakleni islands. You can visit Pakleni islands with private boat transfers or boat rentals in town Hvar.
Island Hvar is connected with mainland with ferries and water taxi, and you can reach ferry port in Stari Grad with private car transfers, buses or car rentals in town Hvar.
Town Hvar has sports center where you can enjoy in handball, football, basketball and volleyball. You can also rent a bike in town Hvar and ride on paths around town Hvar.
In town Hvar you can also do water sports, sailing, diving, swimming...
Biking paths near town Hvar:
- Hvar-Brusje-Velo Grablje (11 km);
- Hvar-Vira (4 km);
- Hill route Brusje (8 km);
- Hvar-Zarace (8 km);
- Velo Grablje-Malo Grablje-Milna (4 km);
- Green path (3,6 km)...
Night life in town Hvar is very famous and world known. You will find few night clubs and cafes where you can enjoy music and delicious Hvar's wines.
Gastronomy of town Hvar is very rich. Like most of the Dalmatian food, it is based on olive oil and seafood, but you can also try some excellent meat meals in Hvar's popular restaurants, taverns, patisteries, bakeries...
Beaches in town Hvar:
- Beach Hula Lula, pebble beach with restaurant, cocktail bar, windsurfing...
- Beach Amfora, pebble beach with showers, bar, restaurant, volleyball...
- Beach Pokonji Dol, pebble beach, suitable for children, restaurant...
- Beaches on Pakleni islands, untouched nature, pebble and sand beaches...
- Beach Mekicevica, pebble beach, restaurant...
- Beach of camp Vira, pebble beach with restaurant, showers, mini golf, volleyball...
- Beach Sveta Nedjelja, sand and pebble beach with bar, restaurant, volleyball...
- Beach Palmizana on Pakleni islands, sand beaches with restaurants and beach bar...
- Beach Dubovica, pebble beach suitable for children, restaurant nearby...
- Beach Stipanska on Pakleni islands, pebble beach with restaurant, showers, volleyball...
In town Hvar you can stay in luxurious hotels, private rooms, private houses or villas, private apartments, camps...
Hvar (island Hvar) - Attractions
Cultural and historical monuments and attractions in town Hvar:
- Cathedral of St. Stephen I;
- Pjaca;
- Arsenal;
- Church of St. Spirit;
- Hvar's theater;
- Town Fort Fortica;
- Church of St. Mary;
- Town walls;
- Church of St. Nicholas;
- Monastery and Church of St. Marko;
- Palace Paladini;
- Palace Uzicic;
- Benedictine monastery;
- Town Loggia;
- Ducal Palace;
- Museum of Hvar's heritage;
- Archaeological collection in fort;
- Art collection Hanibal Lucic;
- Treasury of Hvar's Cathedral...
Cathedral of St. Stephen I is dedicated to St. Stephen pope and martyr. Cathedral is located on square of St. Stephen in center of town Hvar. It was built on remains of Benedictine monastery of St. Mary. Today's look cathedral got in 17th and 18th century. Construction of bell-tower started in 16th century. It was finished in 1549. Cathedral was built in mixed styles: Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and mannerism. Organs in the cathedral were built by Dominik Moscatelli in 1786. Organs were removed in 20th century and kept in County museum in Sibenik.
Pjaca is main square in town Hvar. It is actually called square of St. Stephen. It is the largest square in Dalmatia. It used to be deep bay and later border between northern town Grod and southern town Burgo. In center of square Pjaca is well from 1529. In 1780. Pjaca was paved.
First Arsenal was built between 1292. and 1331. In 16th century new Arsenal was built but it was demolished by Turks. In 1611. it was renovated and has today’s look. Fontik (warehouse for grain) was built on north side in 1612. and in above Fontik is oldest theater in Europe.
Church of St. Spirit was built in 15th century. It was dedicated in 1494. On bell-tower is oldest Hvar's bell from 1487.
Hvar's theater is located on second floor of Arsenal. On transom is incription: ANNO SECVNDO PACIS MDCXII. Auditorium was built in 1803.
Construction of town fort started in 1278. In 1551. new fort was built on remains of old one and it served for protection of inhabitants during Turkish attacks in 1571. In 1579. it was damaged in thunderstroke. It was renovated in 17th century.
Church of St. Mary was built in 15th century. Inside are altars from 16th century, tomb of poet Hanibal Lucic and statue of Our Lady with Child.
Town walls are connected with fort Fortica on north side of town Hvar. Construction started in 13th century and was finished in 15th century. East gates are called Porta Badoer or as locals call it Town gates. Within the walls was tower with clock. It was connected with Ducal palace which was demolished in 19th century.
Church of St. Nicholas was built in Gothic style in 14th or 15th century. Today is preserved shrine which is chapel of Our Lady of Sorrow.
Monastery and Church of St. Marko was first time mentioned in 1312. Today's remains come from 15th and 16th century.
Palace Paladini was built in floral Gothic style in 15th century by knight Nikola Paladini.
Palace Uzicic was built around 1463. on ruins of old church from 14th century.
Monastery of Benedictines was built in 1664. Family of Hanibal Lucic left it to Benedictines in 1591. Within the monastery is church of St. Anthony of Opat and John the Baptist and collection of lace made of agava cactus threads. Lace is listed on UNESCO's list of intangible heritabe.
Town loggia was first time mentioned in 1289. but it was old loggia. New loggia was built in 16th century. Loggia was also burned in fire in 1571. when Turks attacked the town. During Venetian rule inside the loggia were kept public auctions, and it had ball room.
Ducal Palace was built during Venetian rule. Palace was built in 14th century. It was surrounded with 4 towers, and east tower had a clock. In 1571. palace was burned and in 16th century new one was built. During Venetian rule in palace lived duke and it was administrative center. In 1903. palace was demolished totally and hotel was built in its place.
In town Hvar are available private car transfers and car rentals so that you can go sightseeing of further attractions too.
Natural attractions near town Hvar:
- Pakleni islands;
- Red rocks;
- Cave of St. Nedjelja;
- Marko's cave;
- Cave Grapceva...
Pakleni islands is collection of around 20 small islands near town Hvar. Pakleni islands have beautiful beaches and bays, crystal clear sea, few restaurants, ACI Marina, beautiful forest. On island Jerolim there is nudist beach with restaurant and showers. Stipanska is also nudist beach with showers and restaurants. Palmizana is beautiful bay with beach bar, few restaurants and sand beaches. Zdrilca is bay with clear sea and pebble beaches. Vlaka is ideal for peacehul day in sun. You can visit all beaches in Pakleni islands with boat rentals or private boat transfers.
Red rocks are located 8 km east of town Hvar. Rocks are consisted of limestone and red breccia. Red rocks can be visited with group or private boat excursions from town Hvar.
Cave St. Nedjelja is located above settlement Sveta Nedjelja. It is available for visitors. You can come with group or private car excursions from Hvar.
Marko's cave is one of the most important archaeological localities on island Hvar. It is located in area of Pelegrin, on west side of island Hvar. Findings show human presence 7000 years ago.
Cave Grapceva is archaeological locality near settlement Humac. It is 32 m wide and 21 m long. In cave Grapceva were found findings from Neolithic, Eneolothic and Bronze ages. Cave Grapceva has been protected natural monument since 1964. and opened for public.
- Cathedral of St. Stephen I;
- Pjaca;
- Arsenal;
- Church of St. Spirit;
- Hvar's theater;
- Town Fort Fortica;
- Church of St. Mary;
- Town walls;
- Church of St. Nicholas;
- Monastery and Church of St. Marko;
- Palace Paladini;
- Palace Uzicic;
- Benedictine monastery;
- Town Loggia;
- Ducal Palace;
- Museum of Hvar's heritage;
- Archaeological collection in fort;
- Art collection Hanibal Lucic;
- Treasury of Hvar's Cathedral...
Cathedral of St. Stephen I is dedicated to St. Stephen pope and martyr. Cathedral is located on square of St. Stephen in center of town Hvar. It was built on remains of Benedictine monastery of St. Mary. Today's look cathedral got in 17th and 18th century. Construction of bell-tower started in 16th century. It was finished in 1549. Cathedral was built in mixed styles: Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and mannerism. Organs in the cathedral were built by Dominik Moscatelli in 1786. Organs were removed in 20th century and kept in County museum in Sibenik.
Pjaca is main square in town Hvar. It is actually called square of St. Stephen. It is the largest square in Dalmatia. It used to be deep bay and later border between northern town Grod and southern town Burgo. In center of square Pjaca is well from 1529. In 1780. Pjaca was paved.
First Arsenal was built between 1292. and 1331. In 16th century new Arsenal was built but it was demolished by Turks. In 1611. it was renovated and has today’s look. Fontik (warehouse for grain) was built on north side in 1612. and in above Fontik is oldest theater in Europe.
Church of St. Spirit was built in 15th century. It was dedicated in 1494. On bell-tower is oldest Hvar's bell from 1487.
Hvar's theater is located on second floor of Arsenal. On transom is incription: ANNO SECVNDO PACIS MDCXII. Auditorium was built in 1803.
Construction of town fort started in 1278. In 1551. new fort was built on remains of old one and it served for protection of inhabitants during Turkish attacks in 1571. In 1579. it was damaged in thunderstroke. It was renovated in 17th century.
Church of St. Mary was built in 15th century. Inside are altars from 16th century, tomb of poet Hanibal Lucic and statue of Our Lady with Child.
Town walls are connected with fort Fortica on north side of town Hvar. Construction started in 13th century and was finished in 15th century. East gates are called Porta Badoer or as locals call it Town gates. Within the walls was tower with clock. It was connected with Ducal palace which was demolished in 19th century.
Church of St. Nicholas was built in Gothic style in 14th or 15th century. Today is preserved shrine which is chapel of Our Lady of Sorrow.
Monastery and Church of St. Marko was first time mentioned in 1312. Today's remains come from 15th and 16th century.
Palace Paladini was built in floral Gothic style in 15th century by knight Nikola Paladini.
Palace Uzicic was built around 1463. on ruins of old church from 14th century.
Monastery of Benedictines was built in 1664. Family of Hanibal Lucic left it to Benedictines in 1591. Within the monastery is church of St. Anthony of Opat and John the Baptist and collection of lace made of agava cactus threads. Lace is listed on UNESCO's list of intangible heritabe.
Town loggia was first time mentioned in 1289. but it was old loggia. New loggia was built in 16th century. Loggia was also burned in fire in 1571. when Turks attacked the town. During Venetian rule inside the loggia were kept public auctions, and it had ball room.
Ducal Palace was built during Venetian rule. Palace was built in 14th century. It was surrounded with 4 towers, and east tower had a clock. In 1571. palace was burned and in 16th century new one was built. During Venetian rule in palace lived duke and it was administrative center. In 1903. palace was demolished totally and hotel was built in its place.
In town Hvar are available private car transfers and car rentals so that you can go sightseeing of further attractions too.
Natural attractions near town Hvar:
- Pakleni islands;
- Red rocks;
- Cave of St. Nedjelja;
- Marko's cave;
- Cave Grapceva...
Pakleni islands is collection of around 20 small islands near town Hvar. Pakleni islands have beautiful beaches and bays, crystal clear sea, few restaurants, ACI Marina, beautiful forest. On island Jerolim there is nudist beach with restaurant and showers. Stipanska is also nudist beach with showers and restaurants. Palmizana is beautiful bay with beach bar, few restaurants and sand beaches. Zdrilca is bay with clear sea and pebble beaches. Vlaka is ideal for peacehul day in sun. You can visit all beaches in Pakleni islands with boat rentals or private boat transfers.
Red rocks are located 8 km east of town Hvar. Rocks are consisted of limestone and red breccia. Red rocks can be visited with group or private boat excursions from town Hvar.
Cave St. Nedjelja is located above settlement Sveta Nedjelja. It is available for visitors. You can come with group or private car excursions from Hvar.
Marko's cave is one of the most important archaeological localities on island Hvar. It is located in area of Pelegrin, on west side of island Hvar. Findings show human presence 7000 years ago.
Cave Grapceva is archaeological locality near settlement Humac. It is 32 m wide and 21 m long. In cave Grapceva were found findings from Neolithic, Eneolothic and Bronze ages. Cave Grapceva has been protected natural monument since 1964. and opened for public.
Hvar (island Hvar) - Location and Climate
Hvar is island and town located in region of Central Dalmatia, in county Split-Dalmatia. Town Hvar is located on south coast of island Hvar.
Island Hvar is surrounded with Pakleni islands on south-west side, island Brac on north side, island Solta on north-west side, island Vis on south-west side, island Korcula and peninsula Peljesac on south-east side, mainland on east side. South of island Hvar is also small island Scedro. Islands near island Hvar can be visited with group or private boat excursions from Hvar.
Town Hvar is overlooking on Pakleni islands. Near town Hvar are settlements Brusje, Milna, Malo Grablje and Velo Grablje.
Town Hvar is consisted of settlements: Hvar, Brusje, Milna, Sveta Nedjelja, Velo Grablje, Malo Grablje and Zarace.
All these settlements can be visited with group or private car excursions from town Hvar.
Settlements on island Hvar are connected with roads and tunnels. You can use taxi or buses to travel around the island. Town Hvar also offers car rentals and private car transfers.
Island Hvar is connected with mainland with ferry from Stari Grad to Split, catamaran from town Hvar to Split and frry from Sucuraj to Drvenik near Makarska.
Other connections with mainland are private boat transfers and boat rentals in Split or town Hvar.
Airport Split is located on mainland, in settlement Kastel Stafilic.
Nearest train station is located in city Split, where is also ferry port and bus station.
You can come to town Hvar with a boat in town's port or to ACI Marina across town Hvar on Pakleni islands.
Distances of other towns: Zagreb – 469 km, Osijek – 747 km, Split – 59 km, Dubrovnik – 207 km, Trogir – 87 km, Sibenik – 146 km, Zadar – 217 km, Rijeka – 472 km, Pula – 579 km, Rovinj – 561 km, Senj – 356 km, Bjelovar – 548 km, Varazdin – 552 km, Makarska – 112 km, Venice – 701 km, Sarajevo – 305 km, Belgrade – 858 km, Vienna – 823 km, Prague – 1143 km, Budapest – 809 km, Milano – 966 km, Barcelona – 1922 km, Paris – 1776 km, London – 2082 km, Moscow – 2745 km, Berlin – 1522 km...
Island Hvar is 72 km long and has coastline of total 254,2 km. Surface of island Hvar is 299,7 km2 which makes it fourth largest island in Croatia. St. Nicholas is highes peak on island Hvar, 628 m.
Town Hvar is located on 10 m altitude, on surface of 62,8 km2.
Island Hvar has around 11500 inhabitants. Inhabitants of island Hvar are mostly Croats and Catholics. Town Hvar has around 4138 inhabitants.
Inhabitants of island Hvar are mostly directed to agriculture, vine growing, fishing and tourism.
Island Hvar is covered with pine woods and vineyards.
Island Hvar has Mediterranean climate. Summers on island Hvar are hot and dry and winters are mild. Island Hvar is sunniest island in Croatia, average 2726 sunny hours per year. Maximum sunny hours was in 2003. – 3053 hours.
Average summer temperature is above 20°C. Average winter temperature is 10°C.
During summer months average sea temperature is above 20°C.
Winds that often blow are mistral, bura and scirocco.
Snow is very rare on island Hvar, average once in 10 years time.
Island Hvar is surrounded with Pakleni islands on south-west side, island Brac on north side, island Solta on north-west side, island Vis on south-west side, island Korcula and peninsula Peljesac on south-east side, mainland on east side. South of island Hvar is also small island Scedro. Islands near island Hvar can be visited with group or private boat excursions from Hvar.
Town Hvar is overlooking on Pakleni islands. Near town Hvar are settlements Brusje, Milna, Malo Grablje and Velo Grablje.
Town Hvar is consisted of settlements: Hvar, Brusje, Milna, Sveta Nedjelja, Velo Grablje, Malo Grablje and Zarace.
All these settlements can be visited with group or private car excursions from town Hvar.
Settlements on island Hvar are connected with roads and tunnels. You can use taxi or buses to travel around the island. Town Hvar also offers car rentals and private car transfers.
Island Hvar is connected with mainland with ferry from Stari Grad to Split, catamaran from town Hvar to Split and frry from Sucuraj to Drvenik near Makarska.
Other connections with mainland are private boat transfers and boat rentals in Split or town Hvar.
Airport Split is located on mainland, in settlement Kastel Stafilic.
Nearest train station is located in city Split, where is also ferry port and bus station.
You can come to town Hvar with a boat in town's port or to ACI Marina across town Hvar on Pakleni islands.
Distances of other towns: Zagreb – 469 km, Osijek – 747 km, Split – 59 km, Dubrovnik – 207 km, Trogir – 87 km, Sibenik – 146 km, Zadar – 217 km, Rijeka – 472 km, Pula – 579 km, Rovinj – 561 km, Senj – 356 km, Bjelovar – 548 km, Varazdin – 552 km, Makarska – 112 km, Venice – 701 km, Sarajevo – 305 km, Belgrade – 858 km, Vienna – 823 km, Prague – 1143 km, Budapest – 809 km, Milano – 966 km, Barcelona – 1922 km, Paris – 1776 km, London – 2082 km, Moscow – 2745 km, Berlin – 1522 km...
Island Hvar is 72 km long and has coastline of total 254,2 km. Surface of island Hvar is 299,7 km2 which makes it fourth largest island in Croatia. St. Nicholas is highes peak on island Hvar, 628 m.
Town Hvar is located on 10 m altitude, on surface of 62,8 km2.
Island Hvar has around 11500 inhabitants. Inhabitants of island Hvar are mostly Croats and Catholics. Town Hvar has around 4138 inhabitants.
Inhabitants of island Hvar are mostly directed to agriculture, vine growing, fishing and tourism.
Island Hvar is covered with pine woods and vineyards.
Island Hvar has Mediterranean climate. Summers on island Hvar are hot and dry and winters are mild. Island Hvar is sunniest island in Croatia, average 2726 sunny hours per year. Maximum sunny hours was in 2003. – 3053 hours.
Average summer temperature is above 20°C. Average winter temperature is 10°C.
During summer months average sea temperature is above 20°C.
Winds that often blow are mistral, bura and scirocco.
Snow is very rare on island Hvar, average once in 10 years time.
Hvar (island Hvar) - Useful tips
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Tourist Board Hvar +385(0)21 742 977
Port Authority Hvar +385(0)21 741 007
ACI Marina Palmizana +385(0)21 744 995
Emergency number 112
Bus station Split +385(0)21 329 180
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Ambulance 194
Sea help 9155
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Town Hvar has gas station for boats, berths in town port and ACI marina Palmizana on island St. Klement. Both town port and ACI marina have electricity, water and sanitation.
In town Hvar you can rent a boat. If you want to visit Pakleni islands you can use private boat transfers. To island Vis you can go with group or private boat excursions from town Hvar.
Town Hvar has car rentals so that you can move around the islands. You can use private car transfers or buses too. Private or group car excursions are available for ones who would like explore inland of island Hvar.
Town Hvar has banks, exchange offices, post office, pharmacy, bakeries, patisteries, cafes, night clubs, restaurants...
Tourist Board Hvar +385(0)21 742 977
Port Authority Hvar +385(0)21 741 007
ACI Marina Palmizana +385(0)21 744 995
Emergency number 112
Bus station Split +385(0)21 329 180
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Ambulance 194
Sea help 9155
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Town Hvar has gas station for boats, berths in town port and ACI marina Palmizana on island St. Klement. Both town port and ACI marina have electricity, water and sanitation.
In town Hvar you can rent a boat. If you want to visit Pakleni islands you can use private boat transfers. To island Vis you can go with group or private boat excursions from town Hvar.
Town Hvar has car rentals so that you can move around the islands. You can use private car transfers or buses too. Private or group car excursions are available for ones who would like explore inland of island Hvar.
Town Hvar has banks, exchange offices, post office, pharmacy, bakeries, patisteries, cafes, night clubs, restaurants...
Hvar (island Hvar) - History
Port of town Hvar has always been idea for sailors and ships because it is located in a protected bay. It is protected also with Pakleni islands which are across town Hvar.
In caves Markova and Grapceva was found oldest ship display on ceramis vase.
Illyrians were first inhabitants of town Hvar in 1st century BC.
Greeks populated area of town Stari Grad in 4th century BC and formed town Pharos.
From 2nd till 5th century in today's town Hvar Romans had port and settlement. They called it Pharia.
In Middle Ages Croats change name into Hvar.
Between 8th and 13th century in town Hvar was monastery of St. Mary and town was called Lesna.
In 11th century town Hvar became part of state of Croatia.
In 1147. in town Stari Grad was headquarters of Hvar's Diocese.
In 1278. Venetians moved island's center from town Stari Grad to town Hvar, which also becomes center of Hvar's Diocese.
From 1420.-1797. Hvar was important center and port during Venetian Empire. Hvar developed culturally. First Hvar's theater was established in 1612.
On 6th of February 1510. miracle happened in Hvar. Wooden cross cried tears. This was the beginning of traditional procession on island Hvar called Za krizem.
From 1510.-1514. on island Hvar Matija Ivanic led uprising of the Hvar commoners. The uprising was suppressed by Venice.
In 1571. island Hvar was attacked by Turks. In 1579. gunpowder exploded in town fort.
In 1797. Austria ruled on island until 1805. when France and Napoleon occupied this area. Their rule ended in 1813. when again Austria ruled.
First meteorological station in Croatia was opened in Hvar in 1858.
In 1868. Prominent inhabitants of town Hvar founded The Hygienic Association Hvar which was first touristic association.
In 1900. was opened hotel of Queen Elizabeth where today is hotel Palace.
From 1921.-1941. Hvar was part of Kingdom Yugoslavia. Many inhabitants moved to foreign countries because of poverty. During these years tourism started to develop more and first bathing area was opened. After World War II tourism in Hvar was developing even more.
In 1991. Hvar is part of independent Republic of Croatia and it offered shelter for refugees of Homeland war.
In 1991. island Hvar was divided into 4 Municipalities: town Hvar, Jelsa, Sucuraj and Stari Grad.
In caves Markova and Grapceva was found oldest ship display on ceramis vase.
Illyrians were first inhabitants of town Hvar in 1st century BC.
Greeks populated area of town Stari Grad in 4th century BC and formed town Pharos.
From 2nd till 5th century in today's town Hvar Romans had port and settlement. They called it Pharia.
In Middle Ages Croats change name into Hvar.
Between 8th and 13th century in town Hvar was monastery of St. Mary and town was called Lesna.
In 11th century town Hvar became part of state of Croatia.
In 1147. in town Stari Grad was headquarters of Hvar's Diocese.
In 1278. Venetians moved island's center from town Stari Grad to town Hvar, which also becomes center of Hvar's Diocese.
From 1420.-1797. Hvar was important center and port during Venetian Empire. Hvar developed culturally. First Hvar's theater was established in 1612.
On 6th of February 1510. miracle happened in Hvar. Wooden cross cried tears. This was the beginning of traditional procession on island Hvar called Za krizem.
From 1510.-1514. on island Hvar Matija Ivanic led uprising of the Hvar commoners. The uprising was suppressed by Venice.
In 1571. island Hvar was attacked by Turks. In 1579. gunpowder exploded in town fort.
In 1797. Austria ruled on island until 1805. when France and Napoleon occupied this area. Their rule ended in 1813. when again Austria ruled.
First meteorological station in Croatia was opened in Hvar in 1858.
In 1868. Prominent inhabitants of town Hvar founded The Hygienic Association Hvar which was first touristic association.
In 1900. was opened hotel of Queen Elizabeth where today is hotel Palace.
From 1921.-1941. Hvar was part of Kingdom Yugoslavia. Many inhabitants moved to foreign countries because of poverty. During these years tourism started to develop more and first bathing area was opened. After World War II tourism in Hvar was developing even more.
In 1991. Hvar is part of independent Republic of Croatia and it offered shelter for refugees of Homeland war.
In 1991. island Hvar was divided into 4 Municipalities: town Hvar, Jelsa, Sucuraj and Stari Grad.
Hvar (island Hvar) - Interesting Facts
Known persons from island or town Hvar: sculptor Kuzma Kovacic, writer Veljko Vucetic, writer Miksa Pelegrinovic, writer Slobodan Prosperov Novak, politician and journalist Bozidar Novak, writer Hanibal Lucic, singer Gabi Novak, journalist and historian Petar Kasandric, writer Petar Hektorovic, composer Dinko Fio, theater director Marin caric, naturalist Grgur Bucic, naturalist Matija Botteri, historian Jakov Boglic, musician Stjepan Barisic Gego...
Famous persons who visited island and town Hvar: emperor Franjo Josip I, John Malkovich, Eva Longoria, Steven Spielberg, Daniel Craig, Gabriela Sabatini, Eddie Jordan, Beyonce, Jay-Z, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Jodie Foster, Gwyneth Paltrow, Andre Agassi, David Beckham, Bernie Ecclestone, Michael Schumacher, Bill Gates, Roman Abramovic...
Famous persons who visited island and town Hvar: emperor Franjo Josip I, John Malkovich, Eva Longoria, Steven Spielberg, Daniel Craig, Gabriela Sabatini, Eddie Jordan, Beyonce, Jay-Z, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Jodie Foster, Gwyneth Paltrow, Andre Agassi, David Beckham, Bernie Ecclestone, Michael Schumacher, Bill Gates, Roman Abramovic...
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