|

  

  • stari-grad-harbour-hvar
  • hvar-town-from-sea
  • jelsa-harbour-hvar
  • vrboska-bay-hvar
  • Top Destination 2012: Number 5 (Lonely Planet)
  • Best Islands in Europe 2011: Number 8 (Conde Nast)
  • Top Destination in Croatia 2011: Number 1 (Vecernji List)
  • Paradise on Earth: Absolutely (Everyone who Visits)

Towns

Hvar Rotary Club Charity Event on December 17

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 12 December 2011. Posted in Towns, Events, Island News

An evening of entertainment at the Arsenal

Hvar Rotary Club Charity Event on December 17

Get into the Christmas spirit with a fundraising night out at the Arsenal in Hvar Town, as the Rotary Club are hosting an evening of Hvar entertainment.

Restaurants Open in Winter on Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 06 December 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Food and Drink, What's On This Month?

Winter dining options on Hvar

Restaurants Open in Winter on Hvar

With the main tourist season over, finding a bite to eat on Hvar can be something of a challenge.  Here is a quick overview of restaurants open over the winter period.

Photo Blog: It DOES Rain on Hvar...

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 19 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Tourism

Spectacular Thunderstorm in Hvar Town

Photo Blog: It DOES Rain on Hvar...

2,724 hours of sunshine, the most on the Adriatic every year.  A green, green beautiful island.  How do they manage it without rain?  A little secret - it does rain on Hvar, after the tourists have left.

Photo Blog: Remembering Vukovar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 19 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Stari Grad, Culture, Hvar Town

Hvar remembers Vukovar anniversary

Photo Blog: Remembering Vukovar

The 20th anniversary of the fall of Vukovar is commemorated all over Croatia.

How Many People Live on Hvar? And Where are They?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 17 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Tourism, Villages, General

A look at the Provisional 2011 Census Results

How Many People Live on Hvar? And Where are They?

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.

Kids Activities: Tennis Lessons on Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 17 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Events, Island News, Sport, Hvar Town, Villages, Offers of the Week

Gariful offers lessons twice a week

Kids Activities: Tennis Lessons on Hvar

Looking for the next Croatian Wimbledon champion?  You may find them on Hvar.  Gariful Tennis Center announces programmes for tennis lessons for children.

Google Street View Comes to Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 16 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Villages

Roads, tunnels, signs, house names. And now this!

Google Street View Comes to Hvar
The arrival of Google Street View on Hvar is the latest in a line of 'improvements' on mapping the island.

Ten Things to Look Out for on Hvar in 2012

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 14 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Events, Island News, Tourism, Villages

A busy and diverse calendar for Lonely Planet's Number 5

Ten Things to Look Out for on Hvar in 2012

From lavender and dormouse festivals to full moon parties and sailing regattas.  2012 will be a busy year for the island of Hvar.  Some pointers for your diary.

A History of Wine on Hvar: 2400 Years of Tradition

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 13 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Culture, Food and Drink, Tourism, Villages, Wine

Hvar's wines are attracting international attention. A guide to the island's ancient tradition.

A History of Wine on Hvar: 2400 Years of Tradition

Wine has been produced continuously on Hvar since the Ancient Greeks arrived in 385 BC.  The quality of the island's wines is beginning to attract international attention, with Zlatan Otok (Golden Island) leading the way from its base in Sveta Nedjelja.  In the first of an in-depth series on the wines of Hvar, a look at its history with influential vintner Ivana Krstulović Carić.

Five Things You Never Knew About Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 09 November 2011. Posted in Towns, Island News, Villages, General

Iceland, 1932, chisels, ferries and postmen

Five Things You Never Knew About Hvar

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