The Adriatic is clean, clear and rich in fish and... stepladders.

More than a million people visited Croatia on a cruise in 2011, with Hvar being a popular point of call. Some information about Hvar visits for those thinking of cruising the Adriatic in 2012.

Discover hidden Hvar with Secret Hvar, and be prepared for a slower pace of life. A Dalmatian traffic jam far from any cars...

Cake lovers and regulars of Cafe Splendid in Jelsa may recognise the person in this photograph, taken in 1978...

With 2012 underway, it is time to look forward to the summer which is not so far away, and here is a nice video to get you in the mood.

A postcard of a pretty waterfront scene of a stone town with commanding fortress on a hill gives a hint of Hvar's tourism past.

Fresh from their early morning hike to the peak of the island to capture the first sunrise of 2012, the folks at Suncokret managed to capture the first of what will be many memorable sunsets in Hvar this year.

And you thought Hvar was just about beaches and nightclubs... It is also a growing conference destination. An introduction to the dental congress and astrophysics colloquium.

Continuing our series looking at foreigners who have bought property on Hvar, and the reasons behind the decision. Today, we hear why Beatrix swapped the golden sands of South Africa for a sunset prosek in Stari Grad.

Some chose to party all night in Hvar Town, others chose to embrace Hvar's raw natural beauty. Thankfully the latter were happy to share.  Happy New Year from Hvar.

The beaches and nightclubs may not be used in winter, but Hvar has plenty to offer elsewhere.  Here are 20 tourism activities to enjoy from January to December.

While many tourists are drawn by Hvar's beaches and nightlife, there is much to discover inalnd, so take a car for a day or two and surprise yourself...

The spectacular December sunshine was finally interrupted after Christmas, to be replaced by a majestic rainbow over Hvar Town, while a picture of the Caric vineyards in Ivan Dolac from 2009 shows another beautiful lesser-known picture of Hvar.

Discover the natural wonders of Hvar with Karmen and Antun's herbal range of offers: from herbal walks and afternoon tea presentations in a wonderful setting, to some of the best natural product and souvenirs available on Hvar.

One of the best quality typical island souvenirs you can buy is lace from the Benedictine Nuns, produced right here in Hvar Town.