Holiday Homes & Rentals on Hvar

paradise beaches for your holidays! Hvar island boasts stunning shingle beaches lapped by crystal clear turquoise waters. Get some good footwear to walk on the pebbles, bring your own chair or rent a sunlounger. Pokonji dol beach is a short walk from Hvar town. You can go to Milna beach, just outside Hvar town, where you will find a very relaxed vibe. Dubovica beach is nestled on a secluded bay, backed by olive groves and pine forests. Just before Dubovica, there is also Zacare beach, the picture-perfect landscape for your memories in Hvar! Sveta Nedelja beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island although it is a bit tricky to access.

Wondering what to eat and drink in Croatia? Croatian food has influences from Italian, Middle Eastern and Ottoman cuisine intermingled with Croatia's Balkan staples. From pasta and pizza to sardines, tuna and sea bream. Plucked from the sea or reared on the land, meat, fish, and veggies are carefully cooked with olive oil, stewed, grilled, or slow-roasted. You will get delicious Mediterranean cuisine with the best of Dalmatia. Try some gregada, a fish stew very popular in Hvar or indulge on Ispod peke, meaning “under the bell”. This slow-cooking method is great for octopus, lamb or beef although you can find other fish in the menu. Have some olive oil on bread, enjoy the istrian truffles, oysters, Pag cheese, pašticada stew, or have the cousin of hamburgers, called pljeskavica. For pudding try some rožata, very similar to crème caramel or eat some štrukli filled with cottage cheese and slathered in cream.

Hvar town is the largest and most populated town on the island. Unwind on the beach, swim in the sea, enjoy a book while having a coffee or let your hair down and party until the sun is out. Lovely bars, trendy clubs, and first-class restaurants make Hvar town the perfect destination. Hvar’s square This square is where public and social life takes place. The square name is Hvarska pjaca and all streets lead to it. In the square you also have St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Spend a day visiting the Pakleni Islands archipelago. Opposite the port, this chain of rocky islets off the southwest coast of Hvar town is one of the most popular day trips from Hvar. You can have an amazing time at the beaches, enjoy some of the fanciest clubs and have a great time snorkelling in the crystal clear waters. Visit the Pakleni Islands by taking the water taxis or by joining a tour.

If you are travelling with your partner or enjoying your honeymoon, visit a romantic place with narrow streets and lanes, called Stari Grad. The name means “old town” and it is the historic heart of Hvar. Stari Grad is the oldest town in Croatia and most of it falls within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a laid-back vibe, have dinner under the moonlight, enjoy a glass of wine watching the sunset and have a long stroll in the evenings, along the promenade. Find your souvenirs in the cute local boutiques and get the most romantic memories!

Jelsa and Vrboska can be visited on the same day. Head to Jelsa, a cute town located in the heart of Hvar Island. The harbour is great for a walk, an ice cream or a coffee in the afternoon. Admire the picturesque waterfront and the traditional Dalmatian stone houses, along with the Jelsa sign, and keep in mind the donkey sculpture! It is one of the symbols of Dalmatia as they served people for centuries. Vrboska is the smallest town on the island, located in a narrow bay, and encircled by pine forest, vineyards, and olive groves. In the bay there is a tiny island connected with bridges and canals, hence why Vrboska is named Croatia’s Little Venice.

Hvar, is the island of lavender. This is one of the great claims about this island. Seeing and smelling lavender in bloom during June and July will be one of the highlights of your trip. Do you like taking pictures? You will see tourists trying to get the best shots and professional photographers capturing the best snap with different light during the day. At the very top of Hvar you can see the field with lavender that is harvested at 06:00 am! Want to go to the lavender festival in Velo Grablje? The festival takes place in June so you can plan your holiday around that time of the year! Get ready to get the most amazing pictures with lavender as your perfect backdrop and get a lavender souvenir!