This is your chance to discover the amazing local gastronomy. The setting is perfect. Just sit down, relax, and prepare for the feast for all the senses.

Hvar is best known for its trademark Gregada – a hearty fish stew made with several species of rockfish, potatoes, and onions stewed in water and white wine. A distinctly Croatian Bouillabaisse.

These are only the basic ingredients, a foundation if you will. Each town, each village, and indeed, each household on Hvar has their own, a closely guarded recipe for this traditional dish. In the more complex versions, you will often find premium white fish, clams, scampi, squid, various types of herbs, and more.

Freshly caught fish from the Adriatic Sea always makes for a real feast. You can order it prepared in many ways, but the most authentic and probably the tastiest way to experience is just having it charcoal grilled with some rosemary, garlic and olive oil.

Seafood risotto, pasta with clams and buzara – mussels or scampi stewed in a red tomato wine sauce are all special experiences you will remember long after your holiday is over.

When you crave for a meat dish, you simply must try peka, lamb or veal with potatoes and herbs cooked to succulent tenderness under the bell.

Konoba Vrisnik

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In the core of the sunny island of Hvar, in the small village of Vrisnik, there is the family-run tavern Vrisnik. Its domestic ambience and friendly humoured staff will make you wish to return each and every time again. Its blend of the pleasant atmosphere and rich offer of Dalmatian cuisine prepared traditionally, will make your gastronomic experience memorable. Besides the wide choice of Dalmatian dishes, the Vrisnik Tavern offers you also grilled fish and meat specialities, various meals baked under the lid and homemade sweet delicacies, prepared by ancient family recipes.
While enjoying the tranquillity of this place and the unique sound of the fire crackling in the heart, you will feel the scents of some ancient times.

The Cathedral of St. Stephan in Hvar town stands on the eastern side of the main square. It was built on the site of an early 6th-century church. Present appearance the Cathedral received in the 16th and 17th century.

The arsenal in Hvar town was built in the 13th century. The theatre was built on the first floor of the arsenal in 1612. It is one of the oldest in Europe and the first municipal one as well.

The Franciscan monastery in Hvar town was built in the 15th century as a retreat for sailors. Within the monastery there are the artifacts exhibited in the monastery collection which is also the oldest on the island. It consists of paintings, manuscripts, old coins and incunabula.

Hvar town loggia and a clock tower from the 15th century together are the only remains of the former Governor’s Palace.

The Hektorović Palace in Hvar town is one of the finest late Gothic houses. The building of the Palace started in 1463 and was never completed.

Tvrdalj of Petar Hektorović in Stari Grad  is the fortified mansion of Petar Hektorovic, the poet (1487-1572), the author of the first realistic epic poem of Croatian Renaissance literature “Fishing and conversations about fishing”

Remains of ancient town Pharos in Stari Grad  – Stari Grad, the oldest town on the island and one of the first in Europe, was founded by the ancient Greeks in 385/384 BC as an independent polis of Pharos.

The church of St. Stephan in Stari Grad was built in the 17th and 18th century.

Church – a fortress in Vrboska was built in 1575 when the old church of St. Mary was fortified. It is one of the most prominent sights on the island of Hvar and a rarity in Dalmatia, situated on a slight rise in the centre of the town.

Bridges in Vrboska  – Vrboska is situated on the sides of a long and shallow inlet of the sea, which are connected by little bridges joining the two banks, thus giving the place a special charm.

The Church of St. Johnin Jelsa  with the square that surrounds it, and the parish church, is one of the most harmonious and oldest parts of Jelsa. The church was built in the 15th century.

Grapčeva cave in Humac, near Jelsa (right) was the cultish place of a Neolithic Islander (5000 – 4000 years BC). The cave consists of a small hall and a larger one surrounded by hallways and chambers.

If you are looking for an active holiday, Basina offers much and more. Choose between tennis, football, handball, beach volley, bocce, or just try your hand at each. Hike or cycle across the many scenic island routes. Stay in shape and have fun.

Alternatively, why not do some yoga in groups or solo, meditate surrounded by pristine nature or visit one of the wellness oases all across the island for a thoroughly soothing and rejuvenating treatment. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better place to relieve the stress and become one with the nature.

Hvar abounds in history and natural beauty. Take the chance to explore and lose yourself in the beautiful vistas, ancient architecture, museums and UNESCO heritage sites like the Stari Grad plain.

From lounging on a water bed to wakeboarding, make your time at the beach as relaxing or action filled as you want.
Hvar archipelago is set up like a gorgeous natural playground filled with interesting nooks and crannies to discover. A good playground has to be filled with many toys, and Hvar is no different. You can choose from many different activities when you are done with relaxing at the beach.
Go seawater kayaking along the shore. Snorkel or scuba dive at the most beautiful spots and explore the enchanting underwater world.
Lounge in the water bed or let your adrenaline level skyrocket on a wake board or a parasail. Ride a splashy banana or a tube. Jet ski or speed boat your way to Pakleni islands and their beaches, restaurants, and cocktail bars.
Enjoy yourself.

Island Hvar, a mixture of natural, unexplored and stunning beauties is the ideal destination to spend an active exploring holiday. Cycling tour is a great way to connect with this small pearl in the Adriatic sea. Explore special hidden beaches far away from crowd and noise as well as some old villages and their domestic lifestyle. Find the right bike route for you through Hvar, where we’ve got 83 cycle routes to explore

Riding bicycle around the Stari Grad will offer you the chance to learn about long and turbulent history of this area through recreation. Bike paths are designed for recreation and for those who seeking a real challenge. Cycling through the village of Dol and Vrbanj, trough Stari Grad Plain, inlisted on UNESCO world cultural heritage list or to the top of St. Nicholas, the highest peak on the Island or to the peninsula Kabal, are real pleasure. If you prefer walking, there are eco-hiking trails.
We highly recommend walking to the Glavica, a lookout point on the north side of Stari Grad bay, which offers a breathtaking view of the Stari Grad, Stari Grad Bay and the Stari Grad Plain.
Bicycles can be rented at several rent a bike agencies and for walking we recommend nordic walking sticks.

The Kabal Route- Experience nature

The Kabal cycle route stretches across the whole length of peninsula Kabal, protected ecological zone. The basic characteristic of this route is the effect it has on one’s senses of taste and smell. Regardless of season you will not be deprived of this experience. Alongside the route there are bushes of Manjiga, a plant which blooms and gives eatable and tasty fruits at the same time. Numerous coves, only several hundred to 1660 meters away (the Smočiguzica cove), lure into exploring more and offer sea pleasure.
Route length: 22,22 km
Altitude span: 125 m

Bicycle map of The Kabal Route.

The Stari Grad Plain Route – Cycling through history

The Stari Grad Plain route is suitable even for the curious ones without any cycling experience: everyone will easily master its moderate length and its small altitude span. It is also the oldest route, which had been used for commuting by local a long time before the first bicycles appeared. Many generations of the islanders have left trace of their time in the plain which is why it is a real archaeological site. Ager or Stari Grad Plain is protected by UNESCO in 2008. In addition to the Ager route, a ride along narrow asphalted roads from one village to another should not be missed.
Rout length: 11,49 km
Altitude span: 62 m

Bicycle map of The Ager Route.

The Purka Route – Cycling to the top of the Island of Hvar

The Purka route will take you to the highest peak of the Island of Hvar, peak of st.Nikola (628m). It is very demanding, and efforts it requires from you are rewarded with the most beautiful view of the island below you, the see surrounding it, the neighbouring islands and cliffs descending into the open sea. At the very beginning of the tar-macadam part of the road an incredible view will catch your eye: work done by human hands trough out the centuries, hills divided by the stone walls in perfect harmony.
Rout length: 23,20 km
Altitude span: 523 m

Bicycle map of The Purka Route.

Eco walking path – Way to stay young

The Glavica path takes you above the town of Stari Grad to the Glavica Peak, marked with white cross which can also be seen from the town. Apart from that mark there is a prehistoric fort hill marked with a circular pile of stones. The length of path: 7 km
The Purkin Kuk path takes you trough Stari Grad Plain to the hillside of Purka, passing by significant archaeological site – Kupinovik. The length of path is 9,20 km
Neither of the paths demands to much physical strain, but they offer experience for your senses of taste and smell.
You can combine the two basic walking paths of Faros according to your own possibilities and preferences.

Eco walking map