Explora la cultura de Hvar: Tradición viva
Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Hvar a través de sus museos y monumentos.
Hvar is Croatia's most glamorous and sunniest island, a magnet for jet-setters, sailors and sun lovers. Its impressive capital, Hvar Town, is a jewel of Venetian architecture, with an elegant square, a fortress offering spectacular views and a harbor filled with luxury yachts. But Hvar is much more than its vibrant nightlife; It is an island of astonishing natural beauty, with purple lavender fields, hidden turquoise coves, ancient vineyards and peaceful stone villages such as Stari Grad and Vrboska. It is the perfect destination that combines sophistication and hedonism with the rustic beauty of the Mediterranean.
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Culture centered on its Venetian heritage, its agricultural traditions and its lively social scene.
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Museums & Galleries
Spanish Fortress (Fortica)
The fortress that crowns the hill above Hvar Town. The climb on foot through a pine park is rewarded with the most iconic and spectacular view of the city and the Pakleni Islands.
Stari Grad Plain
A cultural agricultural landscape declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The division of the land into geometric plots, carried out by Greek settlers 2,400 years ago, has been preserved intact.
Stari Grad Town
The oldest city in Croatia, much quieter and more relaxed than Hvar Town. A charming labyrinth of stone streets, with a pretty promenade and a bohemian atmosphere.
Festivals & Events
Summer Festival
Annual cultural celebration with music, art and local cuisine.
History
Origins
Inhabited since prehistoric times, the island was colonized by the ancient Greeks in 384 BC, who founded the city of Pharos (present-day Stari Grad). The Stari Grad Plain, a perfectly preserved agricultural landscape since Greek times, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Development
Like many Dalmatian islands, Hvar flourished under the rule of the Republic of Venice. The Venetians built the impressive walls and fortress of Hvar Town, which became an important naval and commercial port. This Venetian legacy defines the architecture and character of its main cities.
Modern era
In the 19th century, under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hvar became one of the first centers of organized tourism in the Adriatic, promoted for its healing properties and mild climate. In recent decades, it has cemented its status as one of Croatia's most exclusive and lively destinations, attracting an international audience in search of sun, luxury and fun.
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Culture
Culture centered on its Venetian heritage, its agricultural traditions and its lively social scene.
Heritage
Important Greek colony, a key Venetian port and home to an agricultural landscape that has endured 2,400 years.
Architecture
Exquisite Venetian architecture in its coastal towns and a unique Greek agricultural landscape.
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The best view is not only from the Fortica
For a spectacular, less-crowded view of Hvar Town, follow the promenade west (past Hula Hula) until you reach the Amfora Hotel. The hill behind has trails that offer incredible views.
Find the 'secret beach' of Mekićevica
About a 2.5km walk from the end of Pokonji Dol beach is this stunning white pebble double cove with incredibly turquoise waters and a small taverna. An adventure with a reward.
Dress code in Hvar Town
The city has implemented fines for walking in a swimsuit or shirtless through the old town. Dress appropriately when you are not on the beach.
Beware of sea urchins
Sea urchins are found on many rock and pebble beaches. It is highly recommended to use water shoes or water shoes.
tap water
Tap water is drinkable and safe.
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