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
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $80-150
- Best Time to Visit
- May–Sep
- Current Weather
- ☁️13°C/55°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- € EUR
- Coordinates
- 43.1725, 16.4428
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