Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Hvar

We recommend spending at least three nights in Hvar, especially if you're there during the summer.

Hvar has two main ferry ports, in Hvar town and in Stari Grad. The passenger-only catamaran goes from Split's main port to Hvar town, where all of our accommodations are located. The catamaran takes just over an hour. Private boat transfers are a possibility, at a far greater cost. Hvar also has regular catamaran connections direct to Korcula and Dubrovnik and to Vis one day a week.

While there are a few beaches near the town itself (Amfora beach and the Hula Hula Beach Club are our two picks) by far the nicest beaches in the area are on the islands of the Pakleni archipelago. Read more in our Best Beaches in Hvar blog post.

A quick lunch with a drink, in the city center, is around 150 kuna/$20. Museums and landmarks cost between 10 and 50 kunas ($1.5 - $8). For a full dinner, budget at least 200 kunas/$30 each.

Hvar town covers a small area, so walking around is pretty easy. You can also get a taxi from the stand next to the main bus station, or take an Uber, which tends to be a bit cheaper.

You’ll find a lot of agencies renting low-powered boats (up to 20hp) in Hvar without needing a boat license. Technically a boat navigation license is required in Croatia for any kind of boats but police on Hvar turn a blind eye. If you have limited experience (particularly to do with anchoring and docking) we strongly advise against renting a boat. You’ll have a more relaxing and equally enjoyable time on any of the group or private tours that we offer, on a boat that is faster, larger, and more stable.

During the summer, galleries and museums are open daily, usually from 9 am - 1 pm and then from 5 pm - 11 pm. Most shops are open daily. Grocery stores are typically open from 7 am to 9 pm, although smaller stores sometimes take a break at midday.

Hvar is very safe, but we still recommend keeping an eye on your belongings on crowded beaches.