What is the nickname of Hvar?

The island's nickname is “Sunny Hvar”. Hvar weather station was established in the 1850s and noting that average yearly sun hours are over 2700, lead to the development of tourism. Visitors started flocking to the island from all over the Austro-Hungary Empire, which in 1860 Hvar was part of.



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Bars and clubs in Hvar get especially busy in summer season and the town offers a great variety of pubs, outdoor bars and lots of outdoor cafés which can be found along the seafront. Average prices for alcohol are: a pint of beer in a pub or bar from 2 Eur / 1,80 GBP to 2,70 Eur / 2,30 GBP.

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Bask in Croatia's sunny 'party capital' during your stag do in Hvar. This island is known for its breath-taking beauty, pumping night life and delicious food.

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How long is the ferry ride from Split to Hvar? Ferry ride from Split to the port of Stari Grad on Hvar island lasts for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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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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Hvar is not as relexing as them, but a lot more relaxing than Dubrovnik. If you like to travel do both but if you want to relax choose one.

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I think you should look at spending a night or two on Hvar, at least three in Dubrovnik and the rest in Split. If you have the time you might as well stay a night or two in Hvar. Obviously you could take a day trip out there, but staying a night will allow you to soak up the atmosphere of the place a bit better.

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The official currency of Croatia is now the Euro. It replaced the Kuna on 1st January 2023. It's always a good idea to change some Sterling before you leave the UK.

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Yes! You can drink Croatian water knowing that it is completely safe to drink. According to UNESCO's data from 2014, Croatia was confirmed to have one of the biggest water reserves in the European Union, ranking 5th in Europe and 42nd in the world for abundant water resources.

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Hvar provides a generally safe environment, even during the night hours. Crime rate is relatively low and violent crime is uncommon. However, like anywhere else, caution is recommended. Stay in well-lit areas, avoid walking alone in isolated places and always be aware of your surroundings.

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