What is the difference between Hvar and Split?

Croatia offers everything you'd ever want from an island adventure. Split has some great beaches but also the bars and parties for those that want them, while Hvar has a more explorable landscape with plenty of hidden coves, sleepy fishing villages and luscious beaches.



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Split has some great beaches but also the bars and parties for those that want them, while Hvar has a more explorable landscape with plenty of hidden coves, sleepy fishing villages and luscious beaches.

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If you are trying to save money, visiting Croatia on a budget, or are simply short on time, a Split to Hvar day trip might just be the right choice for you. Luckily, Hvar Island is only a short ride away from Split, which makes it easy to visit in just one day.

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If you want to experience some of the best nightclubs on Hvar, then it is best to stay overnight. If you are visiting Hvar on a daytrip from Split, there are still plenty of great places to spend your evening in Hvar Town before you catch the last ferry back. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Hvar Town.

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Three days will allow you to see the main attractions in Hvar town, explore the magical Pakleni islands, as well as a bit of the Western side of the island. In five days you'll be able to explore Hvar Island extensively, enjoy the many beaches and you'll get to explore some of my favorite hidden gems too.

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Split to Hvar Ferries This ferry route to Hvar is currently served by 4 companies: Kapetan Luka, Jadrolinija, Adriatic Fast Ferries and TP Line. In the high season it runs 14 to 20 journeys per day, in total 131 times per week from Split. In the low season it runs 2 or 3 journeys per day, in total 17 times per week.

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Hvar at a glance The distance from Split is 19 nautical miles (35 km) and from Dubrovnik 77 nautical miles (140 km). From both places, Hvar is easily reachable as a day trip destination (see other day trips from Split).

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If you have time, visit both towns! They are very different, especially in vibe and look, as Dubrovnik's old town mainly dates back to medieval times, while Split's old town dates back to ancient Roman times. Dubrovnik is more picture-perfect, while Split is more hectic and fun.

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