Luxury destinations · Hvar and the Pakleni islands
Hvar
A harbour town beneath a hilltop fortress, lavender fields inland, and the Pakleni islands offshore.
Why Hvar
Hvar and the Pakleni islands
Hvar town's harbour sits below the Fortica fortress and faces the wooded Pakleni islands. Inland, Stari Grad and the island's old villages are quieter, with vineyards and lavender.
Hvar suits travellers who want a lively evening scene alongside private villas and boat days.
Best for
- Couples and celebrations
- Private groups in a villa
- Boat days in the Pakleni islands
- Part of a yacht week
When to go
The year in Hvar
- Jan: Quieter
- Feb: Quieter
- Mar: Quieter
- Apr: Good
- May: Best
- Jun: Best
- Jul: Best
- Aug: Best
- Sep: Best
- Oct: Good
- Nov: Quieter
- Dec: Quieter
BestGoodQuieter, some services reduce
A guide, not a rule. Weather, events and opening dates change from year to year, so we check them for your dates.
Getting there
- By private yacht or tender from Split
- By helicopter from Split Airport through a licensed operator
Signature experiences
What we arrange in Hvar
In seasonPrivate dinner cruise, chef on board
Sunset on the water and a multi-course dinner cooked on board.
In seasonSunset sailing with a skipper
A private sailing yacht, a skipper and the evening light on the Adriatic.
In seasonCelebration design
Proposals, anniversaries and milestone dinners, designed down to the last detail.
In seasonThe winemaker’s table
A private tasting and dinner hosted by the winemaker at the estate.
A sample three days
An idea, not a fixed itinerary
Arrival by sea
Arrive by private boat
Sunset from the fortress.
The Pakleni islands
Swimming and lunch in the Pakleni islands
Wine and a dinner cruise
A winemaker's table inland, then a private dinner cruise
Planning your stay
Practical notes
Where to stay
Boutique hotels in Hvar town and Stari Grad, and private villas across the island.
Combine with
- Split and the islands
- Dubrovnik
Worth knowing
Hvar town is lively at night in summer. We choose villas with that in mind.
Recognised and notable
- Elegant heritage accommodation in Hvar and secluded resort stays near Stari Grad
- Stari Grad Plain, a World Heritage site
Illustrative case studies
How we would plan it here
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