Must SeeFree
Hvar Town Square and Cathedral
Hvar Town
A grand square, the largest in Dalmatia, beside a harbour of yachts.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; cathedral has limited hours
Hvar
8 places, 6 of them free. A glamorous lavender island with a stylish harbour town and hidden coves.
Viewpoints~£6
Spanish Fortress (Fortica)
Hvar Town
A hilltop fortress with the best view of the town, harbour and Pakleni islands.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:00–20:00 in summer
Beaches~£15
Pakleni Islands Boat Taxi
Pakleni Islands
Water taxis to a scatter of pine-covered islands with beach bars and swimming coves.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Taxis run daily in season
Hidden GemsFree
Stari Grad Plain
Stari Grad
A UNESCO landscape of Greek-era farm plots, with olive groves and vineyards.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open-air; best by bike
NightlifeFree
Hvar Nightlife
Hvar Town
A string of harbour-side bars and beach clubs that make Hvar a summer party favourite.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Nightlife fans
Bars typically open evening until late
Hidden GemsFree
Lavender Fields and Villages
Brusje
Hillside villages surrounded by purple lavender fields in early summer.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Open-air; best in June and July
BeachesFree
Dubovica Beach
Dubovica
A pebble cove reached by a steep road, quiet and clear with a few tavernas.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open access; small cafés in season
Hidden GemsFree
Vrboska Village
Vrboska
A quiet, pretty village on an inlet with stone bridges and a fortified church.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; restaurants open in season
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