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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for the next Croatian Wimbledon champion? You may find them on Hvar. Gariful Tennis Center announces programmes for tennis lessons for children.
A busy and diverse calendar for Lonely Planet's Number 5
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.
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A History of Wine on Hvar: 2400 Years of Tradition
Hvar's wines are attracting international attention. A guide to the island's ancient 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.