Living on an island with no fully-equipped hospital is just one challenge for a foreign father when preparing for childbirth. There is another bigger obstacle: The Father Test

Hvar is also a popular destination for Croatia's politicians, both for business and pleasure, and  one regular visitor is new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vesna Pusic.  A look at politicians visiting Hvar and the career of the new minister, by Vivian Grisogono.

If you have any official business at all on Hvar, from registering a property purchase to obtaining a police report in the event of a crash, the chances are you will need to pay a visit to that delightful institution, the Public Notary.  A step-by-step guide. 

How many people actually live on Hvar? And where are they based? The provisional numbers released from the 2011 census provide the closest guestimate available.  Some of the numbers are surprising.

There is lots of information available about Hvar, and much knowledge.  But did you know...