travel and tourism in croatia

Hvar, the island in Adriatic Sea , is the longest and the sunniest Croatian island and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is a part of the central Dalmatian archipelago. Due to its geographical position Hvar was a place at the important sea route since the ancient times, where different cultures interweaved and influenced each other, and finally left traces to the present day. Crystal blue sea, marvellous bays and pebble beaches, mild climate, lush vegetation, vineyards, olive groves, endless fields of lavander, historical and cultural sights make the island of Hvar, undoubtedly, the most beautiful island.

The island Hvar is famous for its pleasant Mediterranean climate. The island is characterized by gentle winters, warm summers and many hours of sunshine. It is the sunniest island in Croatia, and has been ranked among the ten most beautiful islands in the world by many travel magazines worldwide. Hvar belongs to the group of central Dalmatian islands and is located between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula, the Pelješac peninsula and the Makarska Riviera. The town and the island of Hvar are the sunniest locations in Croatia, with 2718 hours of sunshine annually.
Island Hvar is separated from the island of Brac (by the Hvar Channel), from the island of Vis (by the Vis Channel), from the island of Korcula (by the Korcula Channel) and from peninsula Peljesac (by the Neretva Channel), while the east cape of the island (Sucuraj) is located just three nautical miles away from the mainland (Drvenik on Makarska Riviera). In front of the western part of the southern coast of Hvar are Hell Islands, a group of 20 something isles and rocks. They are unique and the most recognisable natural beauty of Hvar. Once bare, tame isles covered in fragrant heather, with a few fields, and a small village Volker; today represents a spacious tourist resort of Hvar - famous by far Hvar’s sunny Arcadia.Pleasant climate with numerous sunny days, clear air, crystal clear sea make it a unique tourist destination.