The island of Hvar is a diamond of the Dalmatian Coast, well-known for its main town of the same name that boasts historic ...

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Car ferries arrive at Stari Grad, 16km (ten miles) to the east of Hvar town, where traffic is barred from the centre. Seven a day run from Split in summer, three in winter (1hr 45mins, 39kn foot ...

Located on the northern side of Hvar is the heart of the island – the town of Stari Grad, also considered to be the oldest town in Croatia. Stari Grad dates back to 384 BC when Greek settlers ...

Hvar, one of Croatia’s many islands, is just a two-hour ferry ride from Split. The main spot, Hvar Town, is known as a party destination with tourists pouring in during the summer months to go ...

Beyond the glamour, Hvar reveals romantic hillside villages, rural agrotourism and wines made to ancient recipes Jane is a travel writer and hotel expert specialising in Croatia and Montenegro, based ...

I’m beginning to think I’ve made a terrible mistake. I’m only 15 minutes into the Tour de Hvar trail run, my quads are burning and I’ve already slowed to a walk. The path up to the Purkin Kuk ...