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Hvar Coastal Croatia · Island Guide
The Pakleni Islands off the coast of Hvar at dusk

Hvar · Croatia · 43.17° N

The Adriatic,
Unhurried.

Boutique stays, hidden coves, and 2,400 years of island heritage — curated for travellers who prefer the quiet side of luxury.

Featured Luxury Stays

Sleep Somewhere Worth the Crossing

Heritage villas and boutique hotels, compared on what the listings leave out — position, noise, and what the nightly rate actually buys.

Heritage Villa Apolon Editor's Choice

Stari Grad Waterfront

Heritage Villa Apolon

from €390 / night View Stay
Private Villas of Stari Grad Full Privacy

Stari Grad & the Plain

Private Villas of Stari Grad

from €520 / night View Stay
Boutique Hotels of Hvar Town Harbor Views

Hvar Town Harbor

Boutique Hotels of Hvar Town

from €280 / night View Stay
A secluded cove on Hvar's southern coast

See Hvar From the Water

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The Island, In Four Chapters

Four Ways Into the Island

From the harbor to the lavender fields — our four pillars cover the entire island.

Getting Here

One Hour From Split, A World Away

Catamarans run from Split to Hvar Town in under an hour. Check live schedules, compare operators, and lock in your crossing before the summer boats sell out.

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Ferry Crossings

Live Schedules
Split
Hvar Town

≈60 min · passenger catamaran

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