Hvar
Hvar is one
of the most desirable vacation
destination by the magazine
"Traveller" in 1997. voted
among the 10 most beautiful islands in the world. It is an island of sun and lavender, olives and wine,
an island of quiet coves and sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, but also a number of historical and cultural heritage. Hvar
is always attractive, playful and
busy summer, quiet and sunny winter.
Sunniest island in the Adriatic, an attractive destination for tourists from around the world who visit it for decades, enjoying the natural beauty, mild climate, cultural and
historical sites, gastronomy and entertainment.
Visit Hvar one
of the top destinations in the
Mediterranean, will remain in your beautiful and unforgettable memories.
ARRIVAL - HOW TO
COME TO HVAR?
BY AIR:
Book a flight to Split. Then take the direct airport-bus or
a taxi/cab which brings you to the harbour of Split. Driving time is approx. 45
min.
The bus station in Split is only few meters away from the
ticket booth and embarkation quay for the catamarans and ferries to Hvar. With
a catamaran you are going directly to Hvar town within 60 min.
The other connections are ferries from Split to Stari Grad
(ferry port of the island Hvar). Travelling time is 2 hours. From the ferry
port in Stari Grad you can take a bus or a taxi/cab to Hvar, the journey lasts
25 min. Please ask the taxi driver what he is asking for the transport.
The schedules for the catamarans and ferries can be found
on:
http://www.jadrolinija.hr
and http://www.krilo.hr/en/sailing_schedule.html
In any case purchase tickets for the catamarans immediately
when arriving in Split or a day before if possible. There is also a possibility
to book at the internet. The catamarans are in the high season often sold out. Places
on the ferries for passengers are always available, for cars it is very seldom
sold out.
WITH CAR:
Take the new highway/autocesta A1 “Dalmatina” from Zagreb to
the exit of Split. Then follow the signs for “trajektna luka”/ ferry port,
which brings you directly in the harbour where you have to take the ferry to
Stari-Grad ( it is ferry port on the island Hvar). Driving time from
highway-exit Split to the ferry 30-45 min, because of heavy traffic in the town
of Split!
From Stari Grad follow the signs for town Hvar ( 15
kilometers ).
Our address is : Tamara & Franko Drinkovic ( APARTMENTS
TAMARA ), street: Ivana Bozitkovica 3, HVAR (
near hotels Amfora and Pharia )