HVAR TRAVEL GUIDE | Top 10 Things to do in Hvar, Croatia

Come join us as we visit Hvar, Croatia in this travel guide covering 10 things to do in Hvar including top attractions and food experiences. The city of Hvar (Grad Hvar - Lesina) is located on Hvar Island and is easy to reach via Split. Visiting in the off-season meant many businesses were starting to close; however, we had many moments wandering around where we felt like we had Hvar to ourselves. Aside from some rainy days we made the most of our sunny days in Hvar exploring as much as we could by foot.
10 Things to do in Hvar City Tour | Croatia Travel Guide:
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1) Harbour of Hvar, Croatia - 00:01
2) Breakfast in Hvar, Croatia - 01:22
3) Hiking up Gardens to the Abandoned Church - 02:11
4) Spaniola Fortress (Fortica Španjola) - 03:25
5) Natural Pools and walking along the waterfront - 05:57
6) Partying, island hopping, boating, biking and activities you can do in Hvar during peak season - 07:25
7) Bell tower ruins - 08:35
8) Lunch at Kogo for pizza and pasta - 10:01
9) Hvar Square and Cathedral of St. Stephen in Hvar (Katedrala Svetog Stjepana) - 11:45
10) Sunset on harbour with live music by Franciscan Monastery - 12:10
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Our visit Hvar travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (Croatian), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, fortresses, museums, observation points, ruins and the harbor. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Hvar tourism brochure, Hvar itinerary or Hvar, Croatia city tour also known as Grad Hvar, Hrvatska (Lesina).
10 Things to do in Hvar, Croatia Travel Guide Video Transcript:
We have finally made it to one of my dream destinations. We're in Hvar, Croatia so and oh my it is beautiful. Today we have blue skies so we're just going to run around like crazy to show you guys Hvar.
As you probably already know, we never start sightseeing without a good meal, so the first item on our list was to find some breakfast. This proved to be a little tricky considering we were visiting during low season, but after a few false starts we settled down at BB Club for shakshuka, omelettes, nutella crepes and cappuccinos.
With bellies full, we were ready explore and our eyes were set on the fortress, which is the focal point when you gaze up from the Old Town.
Reaching the fortress means walking straight uphill, but there are a few scenic stops along the way, including a beautiful park, a seemingly abandoned church, and plenty of lookouts where you can admire the town and the harbour.
After visiting the fort, we came back to the Old Town and decided to go on a little walk along the waterfront. We hadn’t packed any bathing suits and it was too late in the season to go for a swim, but Audrey was set on testing out the turquoise waters.
Continuing our wander through Hvar Town without a particular place or direction in mind, we then came across a medieval Venetian bell tower that we had noticed peeking through the buildings. The bell tower is part of the Ruins of the Dominican Monastery and St. Mark's Church, and while the structure is closed off, it’s still a cool landmark to visit.
We went to KOGO which is located in the main square just footsteps from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. They specialize in pizzas and pastas, and everything was so tasty!
Lastly, to finish up our 1-day tour of Hvar Town, we walked back to the marina, this time heading left in the direction of the Franciscan Monastery, where we were treated to a magical sunset complete with live music.
This is part of our Travel in Croatia video series showcasing Croatian food, Croatian culture and Croatian cuisine.
This is part of our Travel in the Balkans video series showcasing Balkan food, Balkan culture and Balkan cuisine.
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[@jeansimard6944]

This Croatian town is really beautiful. The water is spectacular. I could watch videos like this all day long. Thanks to Samuel and Audrey for sharing their travels with us.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! The water, getting lost in the alleyways and the views of the city from high vantage points is what we'll remember most about this place.

[@GaryChak]

Love your videos in Croatia! I recently went to Split & Dubrovnik and left really impressed with how beautiful Croatia is!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! That is cool to hear. We'll be visiting both of those places next year. Any tips?

[@GaryChak]

I stayed at a fabulous apartment hotel in Split called Divota Apartment Hotel. Highly recommend it as it's inexpensive and only minutes to the Diocletian Palace. The bus ride down the coast from Split to Dubrovnik is one of the gems of Croatia. I don't usually enjoy bus rides and hardly noticed the 4 hour trip. Try to sit on the right side of the bus to get the best views. Have a great time there!

[@BillGreenAZ]

Wow! Just breathtaking.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@michaelsylvester7272]

What gorgeous views plus the food. Thank you for sharing.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! We had a nice little stay there.

[@susanduquette477]

Thank you ,what a beautiful video,everything looked amazing.Safe travels.😀🇨🇦

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We loved visiting :)

[@cenisss]

Next time you come , please come in season time you will have so many many things to do.The town is so beautiful , and the Paklenis islands is a must see when you are there.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Would be great to visit then.

[@irenastojanoska6547]

Finally guys, I was so impatient. Really enjoy watching your videos 😘

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! :)

[@mfp260]

Canadian lakes are perfect in the summer :-) Love your videos. Keep on keeping on.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@cornelpod2068]

Excellent vlog! Really enjoyed it!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@nelsonw.352]

Beautiful place.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks!

[@treehugger4802]

Happy Holidays Samuel and Audrey! I’m planning on visiting Croatia this summer so thank you for the amazing video!:)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! That is wonderful to hear :) Where do you plan on going?

[@treehugger4802]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos We are planning on visiting the Plitvice Lakes and then driving down to Split

[@pratyushbs]

Thank you. Quite helpful.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank yoU!

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Subscribed to your channel. Thank you for another great video!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@hpharmit]

I appreciate all your videos and hard work

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@hpharmit]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos U all travel on your own cost

[@CuriousExplorer]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing ;-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! :)

[@beebeesmith]

Curious Explorer is

[@sveldt]

Amazing views

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! We got spoiled :)

[@danbac9513]

I note you have travelled in off season. I know it's busier but peak season is amazing in Croatia, so many festivals, concerts outdoor entertainment etc....busier but a great vibe and you can swim in the most beautiful ocean . I love Croatia in July and August

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for sharing that! Since our only experience is in the off-season I hope we can come back again in July and August to experience all of that.

[@carosolta3952]

It s not the ocean it s the adriatic sea!

[@yeahgotravel27]

Thanks guys we just watched your Hvar vlog and going to go get some pizza from where you ate. 🙏

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Enjoy pizza!

[@abubakarqureshi7778]

Well done friends both of you are doing fantastic job. Happy new year both of you god bless you. God give you always healthy life . I really love you my friends . Thanks for entertainment

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@nivesmilicic632]

Yey my city is the best. Love u. greeting to Hvar.

[@KRIEGInc]

Hi I am planning to visit your beautiful city. Can you please guide about your city regarding the number days sufficient for this city?

[@brunogambini5683]

Loved this place! So many great views! I was hoping to see you jumping into that crystal clear water LOL I am kidding. And the food is great! I would go along with Sam and order pizza, the one you ate seemed delicious!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! Ah, we should have just jumped in. The pizzas were soooo good :)

[@keisoku6825]

Ohhhh, I can't wait to go to Hvar again in 20 days! When I saw you being at Kobo and eating SPAGHETTI CARBONARA, I freaked! Hahaha, my mouth started watering. Btw, I am Jugoslavian but live in Sweden :*.

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is very exciting to hear! Hope you have a great time and eat all the best food.

[@stipe3124]

I see you visited a lot amazing places in Croatia and your vlogs are amazing,nice job! Ps next time try to visit Šibenik,Korčula,and Krka Waterfalls

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@misspearlpearl7530]

Croatia is my dream location and to discover they have awesome pizza....well! I want to be there.

[@jeansimard6944]

Aileen Rosenberg me too!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! That is awesome to hear :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

We recommend visiting highly!

[@anikaberc786]

I live there in pula

[@reggy4495]

I am croatian and you won't regret to go there. In my opinion croats make the best pizza but Italy is number one of course.

[@francomendez8153]

Wao...con ustedes se pude apreciar la belleza ..muy bonito blog un laicaso...si pudiera les daria 100👍

[@TonchyShultz]

Hvar is beautiful town on Adriatic sea,.thx for sharing video and keep going guys! Regards from Canada! ✌🥂😊💕

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It sure is a beautiful place to visit.

[@lorrrainestevenson9498]

Hi Sam, you really take great photos

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@majadomancic8779]

My dear town.

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is cool to hear!

[@CrazyCroat2012]

Great video again. To bad you guys didnt took the boat to the pakleni island sveti klement. There is a little place called palmizana...beautifull

[@missvanillary]

It's not "Zatvor Prison", "Zatvor" means "Prison" in Croatian. :) Hope you had fun in Hvar! Should definitely visit during the summer, the sea is spectacular. Although you could also take a swim during November, I did that a couple of times in Split and Makarska Riviera :)

[@s125ish]

Dora the sea must still be warm

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for letting us know! Ah, we should have just jumped in - would have been refreshing.

[@JordiPresa]

mmmm your work is unbelievable good.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Jordi

[@parkofsharks2449]

I'm not sure how many times you can mispronounce the city/island name in one video. But you're right up there. Beautiful though. Would be interesting in the off season. A different experience altogether. great pictures.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Our bad with the pronunciation.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Great Vlog guys! We stayed at an AirBnB very close to that goat haha! We saw him every day. Hvar is great right?! I hope you got a chance to go to Brac. Bol specifically. That and Vis (another island) were our favs there. - Trevor

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! Hahaha...that is awesome to hear. That goat is kind of a celebrity I say.

[@isabella7412]

When you're Croatian and recognize the song playing in the background when Audrey is checking the water temp 😂

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hahaha...what was it?

[@isabella7412]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos It’s called ‘oci boje lavande’. Nice one too look up and drink some wine :-)

[@perrydiab5827]

Very nice video, seeing it was sunny in Hvar in this video in November, do you think it will be warm enough to swim in the water in late April (28-29th of April)?

[@samuelandaudrey]

To be honest, have no experience during that time of year. Can somebody chime in with an answer?

[@KRIEGInc]

Nice videos guys. How many days would be sufficient for this city?

[@samuelandaudrey]

You can enjoy a day trip but I would highly recommend 2-3 days if possible.

[@barrydunne8096]

What month did you guys visit hvar? I'm going to split for 3 days in October and hope to get over for day trip to Hvar. PS love your vlogs! From Baz in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Baz!

[@darioburatovich2240]

Naughty Samuel and Audrey, you've been to.Hvar island but you didn't visit Stari Grad,"Old Town",the oldest town in the island, founded by the Greeks from the island of Pharos in 380 BC,my Croatians forebears,who arrived in the island around 700 AD, mispronounced it "hvar". Stari Grad is the hometown of my grandparents on my mother's side.My father was from nearby Vrbanj. Saludos a Daniel, el tambien tiene que viajar a Hvar y comerse unas buenas čevapčice....''chevapchitse" ....con un buen vino dalmata. Abrazo criollo desde Sydney....

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Dario! Ah, we sure missed out! Next time.

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Guys, I got nuthin - except Happy New Year - and least it wasn't "Slovenia perfect" - that still scares the bejeezez out of me, man.....:-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hahaha! Thanks! Happy New Year! I wish you a nearly perfect 2018 but not quite Slovenian perfect ;)

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos So relieved it's not "Slovenia perfect"....shudder....!☺

[@ThatOneSandwichGuy]

I really enjoyed this video and was that a wedding going on or something lol.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! I believe it was a wedding!

[@bryanbreuninger8320]

It's so funny I live in a town called Havertown ! Lmao!

[@samuelandaudrey]

They have other towns on the island as well. Wish we could have visited them.

[@ProudlyElongo]

Very nice video guys! Is the internet connection in Croatia ok? I'm FILIPINO working here in Finland. Just asking because when I went to SWITZERLAND, internet connection is really bad. Maybe I think because they are not member of EU.

[@susterovic]

What time of year did you go? I’m going in October and worried about the weather.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Should actually be nice that time of year. Dec would be cold.

[@s125ish]

Is that cicadas making noise at 7.50 ? In November wow

[@samuelandaudrey]

It could be!

[@z1reticuli]

OMG where did u get that cap? Slovan Bratislava really?

[@sockhawk4675]

Hahaha! Well, I won't be going to Hvar anytime soon at least until they put in some escalators or trams for those steps...too much walking! My brain is still back in Ukraine...Well done video lots of great information when we hit the "show more" button. Thanks.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! It is quite the climb to get up there.

[@xavdanda]

We just love Croatia... Hvar is nice, but then, what in Croatia is not? Some info about Hvar Island, and Hvar town... this video is from 2017, and I'm watching it green with envy because of this new semi lockdown, after the pandemic was supposedly over, thinking we should've been in Croatia right now. We normally are there from mid or late May until the end of June, so it is not empty but not crowded either, especially the touristy places like Hvar, Split, Dubrovnik, etc... The locals tell me Hvar's population is 4,000, but in high season it easily goes up to 20,000!!! and Hvar has displaced other European beaches that were very popular with the jet set. If you watch some of your videos, in the fortress and in many other places, you see a winged lion with his paw over a book... that's the symbol of St Mark the Evangelist, Saint Patron of Venice, and since Hvar and many other towns in Croatia were under Venetian rule, their symbol is still everywhere. Hvar is I think the 5th largest Croatian island, and the longest at 65 kms from end to end... when you are there again, make sure you also go to the other towns, like Stari Grad, the oldest town in the island, and the one where the real ferry goes to, and if you're there in the spring, don't miss going to the lavender fields. The first inhabitants in the island were the Ilirians, then the Greeks, Romans, etc... and the name Hvar comes from the greek word Pharus, or lighthouse... the Hv sounds like a spanish "F" or english "Ph"... so the island's name is almost "Far"... the reason is the lighthouse in one of the little islands that guard the entrance to the town... those islands are called "Islas del Diablo", but apparently that is a mistake given a problem with a translation, but those small islands sure made some enemy ships go visit the devil back in the day. The Franciscan monastery has an interesting museum, and there are some beautiful stories of those who went to the Battle of Lepanto, including a ship from Hvar... those stories are immortalized in songs like Podiglo se malo četovanje or Zelena naranča... also, the Benedictin Nuns Convent still in operation has (or had) an agave plant that the Spanish architects who fixed the fortress brought from Mexico. The nuns learned how to make a yarn from the agave, and created exquisite crochet pieces that are very unique... I guess you are still in some kind of quarentine, and hope you are fine and especially, safe.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for all of the background information! Hope you can go back again soon. Yeah, we just loved our time in Croatia. From the food to the culture to the laidback pace of life it just resonated with us totally. That is great to hear it isn't so busy in May. The weather would be warmer than when we visited in late fall.

[@darioburatovich2240]

Pharos was the Greek island from where the Greek colonisers ( or invaders if you were an Illirian) who founded the town of Pharos/now Stari Grad came from. Mi mother's parents, Vranjican-Milacić emigrated to Atgentina from Stari Grad in 1901, where my mother and I were born,since 1980 I live with my wife in Australia. My father, Tomas Buratović, emigrated also to Argentina in 1925 from the nearby town of Vrbanj. The agricultural plains between Stari Grad, Vrbanj, and Jelsa,still maintains many of the original demarcations from the original blocks of land first cultivated by the Greeks in 380 BC. Then the Romans came and built villas in those plains, then my forebears who arrived at around 700 AD, used the stones from the ruins to build some of the walls you may see if you travel on the dirt road which goes from Stari Grad to Jelsa. Stari Grad is the birth town of the XVI century writer Petar Hektorović, who wrote a story in verse abouth a fishing trip around Stari Grad with two fishermen who were not aristocrats as he was,but town working people as my own. If you are interested, there is a bilingual ancient Croatian/English version translated by Edward D.Goy, edited by Bašćina.the book is titled: Fishing and Fishermen's Conversations / Ribanje i Ribarsko Prigovoranje By Petar Hektorović. Dobrodošli opet na Hvaru , Wellcome again to Hvar.

[@pablod3734]

What is or when is considered peak time or in other words what’s the best time to visit ?

[@samuelandaudrey]

I would suggest in fall when tourism season is winding down a bit.

[@johnsain]

Did you ever make it to Korcula?

[@samuelandaudrey]

No, but would love to someday. What should we do?

[@drewlucero3916]

♦️📸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍📸♦️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@itsmaya8872]

where do we need to stay more n hvar or split ?

[@samuelandaudrey]

It depends what you want. Hvar is more remote if you're looking for a getaway.

[@antenekic4690]

@@samuelandaudrey u

[@DueNorthGaming]

Please tell me you kept the cat!!! :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hahaha...we were tempted ;)

[@ospreybird]

:-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

:)

[@monistankov3390]

You are obviously very articulate and well-traveled and have a natural on-screen rapport that is very pleasant to watch but beyond that I am not sure about the usefulness of this or the rest of your Croatian videos for the following reasons: - Croatia is a summer destination through and through - you were there in the off season (not even in the low season) so you must have seen first-hand how many actual visitors it gets and, by extension, gauge the potential demand there would be for off-season reviews of this type and the level of their applicability when planning a summer vacation; - The prices you are quoting are off-season - it is not unusual for restaurants, especailly in ultra-touristy spots like Hvar, to hike their prices by up to 30% for the peak season; same goes for airbnbs; therefore, anyone planning their summer vacation cannot use those figures even as a ballpark; - Your recommendations appear random/obvious - example, "there is a fortress overlooking Hvar - go see it"; like that would otherwise not occur to someone staying in Hvar; at the same time, for instance, you are unaware that the Adriana hotel has a rooftop cafe with a great view of the port/main square - something that not all visitors know and take advantage of when it is open. I will also add a general comment that applies to KZbin cannels like yours - it appears every destination you visit is just as "amazing" - if we rule out your are being disingenous then this would have to mean you are not very discerning travelers and is the latter not a critical skill for someone of your ilk?

[@aTbeck92]

Did Sam really take a bite from the middle of the pizza?

[@staceylynn1208]

I want to go there

[@samuelandaudrey]

Highly recommend it!

[@UranijaZeus]

One hint when you're in Dalmatia and this is a soft spot: it's the sea, never water. 😁 'More' in Croatian.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@w-smoon87]

😁😁 So very true, more ne voda 😁😁😁 sea not water, such a very croatian thing 👌👍💗😊

[@TheSmartPorcupine]

Why are you so insecure about it? I am from Istria and we don't give a fuck. Call it ocean, sea, water, whatever, we understand what you mean and that's all that matters. Why are you Dalmatians so easily triggered? It's a sign of weakness.

[@croguy]

Not really. People call it whatever they want in Croatia.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

12:30,That doesn't sound nothing like Croatian music. It's more like Gypsies music from srbia. Playing that specific music and playing that loud, to Croats is clearly provocation. 11:45,Now that is traditional Croatian song! Sorry guys,I don't want to spoil your excellent travel guide,but my blood starts to boil every time when I see how arrogant are those provocateurs!

[@semperfi622]

...koji to uzas svira na kraju bloga?! Dragaceva truba na moru?! pa jos samo nam to fali...uzas, koji horor!

[@MrCROBosanceros]

To je i meni odmah palo na pamet! Zbog toga i čitam komentare. Čini mi se da ste to vi jedini primjetili.

[@antenekic4690]

Trube ubacio Srbin koji je napravio ovaj prijevod po svom Vuku.Hoće reći da je to njegova Srbija.

[@Sam-pt1ol]

LoL, Serbian trumpets on the boat.

[@keisoku6825]

lmaoo, how didnt i notice that.

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

Only tourists are eating in Kogo 🙈

[@samuelandaudrey]

Where do you recommend?

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos if you want to go cheapest, then Faria, somewhere in the middle, Marinero, and very good, fancy one, then it’s Giaxa 😁

[@dronemedia3069]

Take your shelly off mate

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

It’s called the zatvor prison. Zatvor means prison in Croatian 🤦‍♀️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Interesting to hear.

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

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[@benstagdospain]

I was interested until I found Bill and Ted doing the walkthrough. Painful

[@samuelandaudrey]

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[@iceman952fl]

Who eats a pizza like that!?