Hvar is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast, lying between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula. The island has a typical Mediterranean vegetation, mostly bare with woody scrub at higher, steeper elevations, turning to pine forests on the lower slopes with holm oak, Aleppo pines and black pines, its hillsides are covered vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields.

Hvar island is 68 kilometres (42 mi) long and  is divided into 4 administrative parts: the town of Hvar, Stari Grad, the municipality of Jelsa and the municipality of Sućuraj.

The Island of Hvar can boast of a very rich cultural and historical tradition, it is a home to the most UNESCO heritage of any island in the world. An island  the sunniest island in the Europe, the birthplace of organized tourism in Europe in 1868, and home to the oldest public theatre in Europe, dating back to 1612.

The Paklinski Islands are scattered in front of the dazzling Hvar palaces and the magnificent Pjaca and numerous excursion boats departing from the town of Hvar offer everyone the opportunity to visit and swim in this natural dream oasis.

The town of Hvar, the capital of the island, hides numerous sights and locations to visit; St. Stephen’s square, 15th cent., Hanibal Lucić’s Summer Residence, 16th cent., Benedictine Nunnery and Church of St. Anthony the Abbot, 17th-18th cent., City Fortress/ Fortica 16th cent., City Lodge, 15th – 16th cent., St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Pope and Martyr, 15th – 18th cent., Franciscan Monastery and St. Mary of Grace Church, 15th-16th cent., Arsenal & The Historic Theatre, 14th -17th cent.

Whether you visit it in winter or summer, Hvar will not leave you indifferent due to its beauty and diversity. During your stay on Hvar, make sure you enjoy gastronomy, beaches, museums and galleries, sport and recreation, visit Hvar wineries and try award-winning Hvar wines.