Vela plaža Beach, Hvar

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Vela plaža

biggest town beach5 min from the rivafamily friendly

Vela plaža is the biggest beach in Hvar town, five minutes of easy walking along the riva, curving around the bay below hotel Amfora. Pebble underfoot, sunbeds in season, calm protected water and the town within a gelato walk: it is the default family beach and the easiest swim in town when you do not feel like an expedition.

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Before you go

Beach vitals

Coordinates
43.1707, 16.4344
Faces
south
Wind
Open to the south
Sun
Sun most of the day, shade only where the pines or the cliff reach the water.
Wind and shade

Faces the open south, so it is calm in the bura from the north and choppy when the jugo blows from the south east.

Sun most of the day, shade only where the pines or the cliff reach the water.

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Vela plaža, practical questions

How do you get to Vela plaža: on foot, by car or by boat?

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. A private taxi boat from the Hvar riva drops you at the beach and picks you up when you say.

What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?

Pebble underfoot, sunbeds in season, calm protected water and the town within a gelato walk: it is the default family beach and the easiest swim in town when you do not feel like an expedition.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Vela plaža?

Yes, within a few hundred metres Google Maps lists: Beach Club Hvar (4.3), Teo's House Hvar (4.5), Vunetovo Craft Beer (4.8), Agava (4.8). In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.

What should we bring to Vela plaža?

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.

Get there the easy way

A private taxi boat from the Hvar riva drops you at the beach and picks you up when you say.

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