Hvar Island

The island of Hvar, second largest in the Adriatic and in 1997 voted as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world by the Traveller Magazine, is known as the “Madeira of the Adriatic”. Its splendid climate boasts an average of 2,715 hours of sunshine a year. The island is noted for its lush vegetation, pine woods, olive trees and various aromatic plants that perfume the crystal-clear unpolluted air. Hvar is reknowned for one particular type of lavender, “Lavender Hybrida”, a variety only found in Croatia. Fertile soil gives way to cultured vineyards which produce over 47 different types of quality wines. Hvar is an island with a rich cultural heritage and architecture. The island hosts many beautiful resorts and picturesque villages in peaceful, idyllic settings. You will be captivated by its areas of natural beauty - pine forests, crystal clear bays, palms, oleander and the sound of chirruping cicadas.