No. 03
Lanterna, practical questions
How do you get to Lanterna: on foot, by car or by boat?
It is an easy walk or bike ride along the water from the town; Banj beach lies about 500 m away on the other side of the bay. Let our local concierge organise the best of Hvar for you: exclusive villas not listed online, private chef, boats, transfers. Tell us your dates and we recommend villas within walking or short driving distance.
What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?
Pines shade the shore, which combines a small pebble section for children with stone plateaus and steps into the sea.
Is Lanterna good for small children?
It is a calm, shaded, family friendly spot. Pebble+platforms ShadeWalkable.
Is there a restaurant or bar at Lanterna?
Yes, within a few hundred metres you will find Palačinke Stari Grad, Tramonto, Your Place by the Sea Beach Bar. In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.
Is there shade at Lanterna?
It is a calm, shaded, family friendly spot. Pebble+platforms ShadeWalkable.
What should we bring to Lanterna?
Pack water shoes for the pebbles, sun cream and a towel.
Can we arrive by taxi boat?
Yes. Taxi boats from the Hvar riva run all season and a private ride drops you as close as the seabed allows. See routes and prices on our
water taxi page.