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Island of Hvar

Located in the heart of Dalmatia, Hvar is an island whose beauty has attracted visitors since prehistoric times. Old Greeks founded their settlement here over 6 thousand years ago, in the fertile fields on the northern side of the island.

Magnificent scenery basking in the sun, surrounded with deep blue of the sea together with its beauty enchants with the aromas of rosemary and lavender. The northern shore is filled with beautiful coves and bays, hidden corners of beauty, while long the south side lies a string of nature's pearls known as Paklenski islands. Hvar is also an island with rich cultural and historical heritage. Ruins of Greeks settlements, Venetian and Napoleonic forts bear witness to the islands turbulent history and a spectacular villa of Petar Hektorovic, one of the famous Croatian poets presents a unique symbol of cultural value. Hvar is and island that tells numerous stories to every visitor and always offers something new. Perhaps that is the reason why its famous a a vacation destination for more the century and a half.