From a restored 18th-century windmill to sea-view villas, these are the best Airbnbs on Hvar, handpicked for every budget, plus where to base yourself.

After six weeks on Hvar, working our way around the coastline, we can say with confidence that the island's beaches are world-class, despite having almost no sand. Here's every beach worth visiting, how to get there and what to expect.

The 20-minute journey from Hvar Town to Stari Grad is one of the best decisions you'll make on the island. Here's every way to do it, from the €2-4 bus to the scenic drive through lavender fields that most visitors never take - with current 2026 timetables and prices throughout.

Some of the best experiences on Hvar genuinely require a guide, a boat or a local who knows where to go. After six weeks on the island, here are the tours worth booking, and what to expect from each one.

Hvar is not what most people expect, and after six weeks on the island, here's everything worth knowing before you arrive. From the practicalities of getting there to what the island actually costs, where to base yourself and how to find the version of Hvar that suits your travel style, this is your Hvar Travel Guide.

Hvar is so much more than its party reputation, and six weeks on the island taught us exactly what that means. From the limestone lanes of Stari Grad to deserted southern coves, lavender fields, world-class wine and konobas serving the day's catch, here's everything on Hvar actually worth your time.

Six weeks on Hvar, staying across different towns and budgets, taught us one thing: where you base yourself shapes everything. The wrong town for your travel style will cost you time, money and the kind of mornings you came here for. Here's our honest guide to every hotel, apartment and hostel worth booking on Hvar in 2026.

Also known as “little Venice”, charming Vrboska is a must-see for any visitors to Hvar Island. This curated guide to Vrboska includes everything you need to know to enjoy your own, wonderful visit.

Hvar Town is one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic. After six weeks living here, we know which parts live up to the reputation and which parts to skip entirely. Here's our honest guide to everything worth doing, eating and seeing in Hvar Town in 2026.

Stari Grad is our favourite town on Hvar and the one we wish we'd based ourselves in from the start. Quieter, cheaper and more characterful than Hvar Town, it also has some of the most distinctive places to stay on the island. Here's every option worth booking.

Getting from Split to Hvar is straightforward once you know what you're doing. We learned the hard way on our first crossing. This guide covers every ferry option, current 2026 timetables and prices, car ferry booking, and how to get to the port from Split Airport without the chaos.

After three visits to Stari Grad, we'll admit: we should have based ourselves here instead of Hvar Town. Quieter, cheaper, more characterful and with a pace of life that feels genuinely Croatian. Here's everything worth doing, eating and seeing in Hvar's most underrated town.

A day trip to the Pakleni islands is one of the best things to do on Hvar. Here’s our guide to the stunning Pakleni Islands, including where to swim, where to eat, and the best day tours.

Here’s our definitive list of what to do in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Discover famous attractions, historical sites, the best beaches, sunset spots and more.

Beyond the glitz and glamour, the Croatian island of Hvar remains an undiscovered paradise. Let us take you on a photographic journey through this incredibly beautiful Island.