Hvar Island, Croatia

Quick facts

• Hvar Island is home to the oldest theater in Europe, the Hvar Theatre, which was built in 1612.
• The island boasts over 2,700 hours of sunshine annually, making it one of the sunniest places in Europe.
• Hvar is known for its vast fields of lavender, which bloom in late June and attract visitors for the annual Lavender Festival.
• The island's Stari Grad Plain, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features ancient agricultural practices that have been in use for over 2,400 years.
• Hvar's nightlife is renowned, with the popular nightclub Carpe Diem located on its own island, just a short boat ride from Hvar Town.

Travel details

Country

Croatia

Wind (now)

16 km/h

Coordinates

43.1725, 16.4428