Hvar

Hvar, Croatia's premier island and the sunniest in all Europe. Home to the only island the world with 5 UNESCO heritages, the oldest public theatre in Europe, and the birthplace of organised tourism in Europe since 1868. A 2400-year wine story, some of the best beaches and clearest seas in the world, and diverse festivals such as lavender and edible dormice. Why holiday anywhere else? Written by a Brit living in Paradise since 2003. NB: an edition with internal pictures will be published shortly, with link here. INTRODUCTIONWhy Hvar?When to Go5 Festivals Not to Miss5 Tours Not to MissEvents in 2016What’s in a Name? How to Pronounce ‘Hvar’?Exclusive Hvar: Which Celebrities Have REALLY Visited the Island?A History of Tourism on Hvar, the Oldest Organised Tourism in EuropeA Brief History of the IslandIs Hvar Really a Party Island?Behaviour on Hvar: a Polite RequestAn Island with the Most UNESCO Heritage in the WorldVillage in Focus: Velo GrabljeCHAPTER 1: GETTING THERE AND AROUNDFlights to CroatiaSeaplanes to HvarFerries to HvarCatamarans to Hvar Town and JelsaHow to Buy Ferry Tickets in SplitFrom Split Airport to the Ferry TerminalHow to Get to Hvar from DubrovnikBuses and Trains to SplitPrivate Speedboat TransferCar Rental: Mainland or Island?A Brief Tour on the Main RoadsCHAPTER 2: WHERE TO STAYHvar TownStari GradVrboskaJelsaHostelsPrivate AccommodationCampingRegistering Your Stay and Rental LicencesThe 'Sobe' LadiesCouchsurfingCHAPTER 3: GUIDE TO THE PAKLENI ISLANDSSveti Klement, from Palmizana to VlakaMarinkovac, from Carpe Diem Beach to Zdrilca and MliniJerolimGalesnikVodnjakWater TaxisCHAPTER 4: THE TOWNS OF HVARTop 5 Things to Do in Hvar TownA Tour of Hvar Town RestaurantsThe Legendary Hvar Town Nightlife5 Cafes to Check OutWhat to SeeMuseums in Hvar TownStari GradUNESCO World Heritage Site – the Stari Grad PlainTop 5 Things to Do in Stari GradWhere to EatCafes, Bars and NightlifeWhat to SeeJelsaTop 5 Things to Do in JelsaA Tour of Jelsa's Restaurants5 Great CafesThe Jelsa Cockatil SceneWhat to SeeVrboskaTop 5 Things to do in VrboskaAn Overview of Vrboska RestaurantsThings to SeeSucurajWhere to EatCHAPTER 5: THE VILLAGES OF HVARWestern Hvar to the TunnelCentral HvarThe Hilltop VillagesThe Kabal PeninsulaThrough the Pitve TunnelEastern HvarFrom Jelsa to SucurajCHAPTER 6: BEACHESTop 5 Beaches on HvarBeach clubs on HvarBeaches on Pakleni IslandsBeaches in and around Hvar TownStari Grad and the Kabal PeninsulaVrboska and JelsaThe South side from Sveta Nedjelja to Gromin DolacThe Unspoilt Bays of Eastern HvarNaturismCHAPTER 7: ACTIVITIESSailingSea KayakingWakeboardFlyboardStand Up PaddleWindsurfingCyclingTriathlon Training Camp with Dejan PatrcevicSkydivingHikingRock ClimbingAdventure Park JelsaScuba DivingDeep Sea FishingHvar Half MarathonKeeping Fit on HvarYoga – Suncokret Body and Soul RetreatOlive, Lavender and Grape Harvests A History of Lavender on HvarKids ActivitiesDay TripsCHAPTER 8: THE WINES OF HVARHistory of Wine on HvarGrape Varieties on HvarHvar Rose: An Undiscovered GemHvar Wine AssociationWine FestivalsHvar Wine Producers: 7 Not to MissHvar Wine Tasting ToursCroatia's Master of Wine CapitalThe Rise of the Hvar Wine BarCHAPTER 9: FOOD AND DRINKSome Dalmatian Specialities to Try on HvarSome Typical Dalmatian RecipesTraditional Drinks on HvarCHAPTER 10: SHOPPINGSupermarkets on HvarTypical Island Souvenirs5 Shops Not to MissCHAPTER 11: PRACTICALITIESVisasHealth and EmergencyMoney and BanksPhone and InternetPublic HolidaysApps for HvarWeather on HvarLanguageSafety and Hvar with ChildrenReligionWater and ElectricityLaundryBuying Property on HvarHvar and the EnvironmentCHAPTER 12: THE TOTAL HVAR PROJECTFrom Somalia to Hvar - How I Came From Hell to ParadiseAbout This Book and a RequestTotal Hvar: Quality Information for a Quality IslandAcknowledgementsUSEFUL NUMBERSMAP