Sunset Haven

A beach and a spot with a wonderful atmosphere — one of the prettiest pebble beaches on the island of Hvar. Clean sea, historic stone architecture, a few fishermen's houses, a small church, a family-run restaurant and a cosy beach bar with well-rated food and drinks and Dalmatian specialities. Park your car or scooter at the roadside car parks above the beach; the walk down to the sea takes about 10 minutes. The beach is of course accessible by boat too.

A spectacular natural phenomenon on the southern coast of Hvar, between the bays of Dubovica and Pišćena. Fitter visitors can reach it by sea kayak from the Sveta Nedjelja marina or, from the other side, from Velo Zaraće bay. Pick a calm day with a flat sea and no strong wind, which often blows along the south coast. The paddle is well worth the effort — only by kayak can you slip right into the heart of the red cave. Swimming in the lagoon framed by red, brown and yellow rock is an unforgettable experience. For a more comfortable option, book a skippered trip from Hvar. 😊

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A renowned konoba — an old stone restaurant with a great atmosphere and reputation. Its speciality is the peka: veal and lamb, or octopus, baked under an iron bell covered with hot embers. The dish takes a long time to prepare, so arrange it a day in advance. On hot summer days the best time to arrive for dinner is after 19:00, when the terrace is already in the shade.

A great restaurant with a small marina on the island's southern coast, owned by the excellent Plenković family winery. Their superb wines age in cellars below the sea surface, and you can buy them to take home right at the restaurant. A memorable experience.

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A truly unique climbing base right by the sea. By arrangement you can visit and climb one of the prepared routes, or book an ascent of Croatia's most famous via ferrata. Drive about 10 minutes to the village of Sveta Nedjelja and park there. Then either walk below the cliffs along the sea, or call ahead and they will pick you up by boat at the marina by the Bilo Idro restaurant.

Near the village of Sveta Nedjelja there are three via ferratas, created by Miro Štec, who together with his friends built a via ferrata park high in the cliffs above the village. The views from the top down are breathtaking, and from the bridge the drop straight below is dizzying. Via Mirko is graded B/C, Via Avalon A/B and Barbara B. On the way down, don't forget to stop at the rock church of Spilja Svete Nedjelje.

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One of the most fascinating tourist destinations in the world. The town with the longest tourism tradition in Europe — celebrating 158 years of organised tourism in 2026 — home to the oldest theatre in Europe and many historical monuments. Enter “Parking Hvar” into your sat-nav.

Take a day trip to the gorgeous islets just about 20 minutes by boat from the Hvar waterfront. Park at the Hvar town car park (at most 12 minutes from Zaraće) and cross the promenade to the riva, from where dozens of small boats leave for the islands every day. We recommend the island of Palmižana: stroll through the lovely open botanical garden, swim in the crystal-clear lagoon of Vinogradišće cove and eat at one of the restaurants and bars. The return transfer from Hvar usually costs just 10 euros and you can stay on the island until late afternoon.

The oldest ancient town in Croatia, more than 2,400 years old. An important town of ancient Greece with a rich history and plenty to offer today — restaurants, museums, historical monuments and the fortified residence Tvrdalj of Petar Hektorović. Enter “Stari Grad parking” into your sat-nav.

Visit picturesque Vrboska, known as the Little Venice of the island of Hvar.

Visit a beautiful seaside town on the island's northern coast.

Drive up to the island's highest hill (626 m above sea level). At the top stands the chapel of St. Nicholas from 1487, with a breathtaking view over a large part of Hvar and the surrounding islands — the sunsets here are especially beautiful. You can drive almost all the way to the summit; hikers can choose from several routes of varying difficulty and length.

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An excellent authentic restaurant with local specialities in the village of Vrisnik — a gem above the sea.

Visit the private botanical garden near the village of Gdinj — more than 80 species of Hvar's wild flora in seven themed fields.

An excellent restaurant with a beautiful terrace right by the sea. Nearby lies a lovely pebble beach in Pokrivenik cove.