On the southwestern coast of the island of Hvar lies the gem, the city of Hvar, which, along with Jelsa and Stari Grad, is one of the largest towns and also a municipality on the island of Hvar.
Surrounded by the Pakleni Islands Archipelago, it stands sheltered from the wind and its location forms one of the most famous nautical ports in the Southern Adriatic, and the Adriatic in general.
Hvar's harbor is a hub of nautical tourism in Croatia and every year it is filled with the world's largest yachts, ships, and sailboats. It is also characterized by excellent daily, fast catamaran connections with the county's capital, Split, and the surrounding islands of Korčula, Brač, Vis, and Šolta.
As the main city of the island, the city of Hvar enjoys a special and paramount position in representing tourism and is the largest tourist center on the island, enjoying the highest tourist visits and attention. Seasonally, from the beginning of April to mid-October, the city of Hvar proudly holds the title of one of the most visited cities in Croatian tourism overall!
Entertainment, beaches, beautiful coves, and the Pakleni Islands archipelago place the city of Hvar at the top of the tourist and nautical offer of the entire Mediterranean. Moreover, the island of Hvar, and therefore the city of Hvar, is the sunniest island and the sunniest place in the Republic of Croatia, with over 300 sunny days a year. Such an abundance of sunny days and the favorable Mediterranean location have given rise to many plant and animal species specific only to rare areas of the Mediterranean. Locals and residents thus enjoy and produce many domestic and industrial products, relying on the unique resources that the island of Hvar offers. The Plavac Mali wine variety, Hvar's lavender fields, and the local stock of shellfish and fish specific to the archipelago are part of the daily gastronomic offer in many restaurants, markets, and shops.
The sun, the sparkling sea, and views of the distant and branching islands awaken an irresistible desire to absorb, explore, and surely return again!