Things To Do On HVAR Island, Croatia | TOP 10

Things To Do on HVAR Island Croatia. Hvar Top 10 Travel Guide. I will show you my favourite 10 Things To Do In Hvar, Croatia. I’m Rok and I’ve spent last 8 years travelling around Europe as a tour guide. I will take you around amazing Hvar island to show you my favourite places.
Top 10 Things To Do on HVAR:
00:00 - Introduction to Hvar
00:58 - 10. Napoleon Fortress - Napoljun
During the Napoleonic wars French built a fort on the top of the hill above Hvar town. Obviously it was named after the Napoleon himself. Today this is the seat of the Hvar Observatory and a place where you can get the most epic view of Hvar town and its surrounding islands.
02:00 - 9. Stari Grad Plain
Oldest cultural landscape on Hvar that has remained intact over 24 centuries that is part of Unesco World Heritage Sites. It was colonised by ancient Greeks and they started growing olives and vineyards that remained the same to this day.
02:56 - 8.Jelsa
One of Hvar's charming small towns with old churches and beautiful waterfront. Squares are surrounded by old stone houses and it is easy to find a nice coffee place or dinner while admiring the Seaview with nearby islands.
04:34 - 7. Sveta Nedilja
Despite modern tourism Hvar still has remote, small and picturesque villages that seems to be stuck in time. This village sits under the highest mountain on the island and is facing the sea. It has stone wall houses, a church, a school and mini market. Above the village are vineyards famous for its strong red vine called Plavac.
If you feel like exploring you can take a walk above the village where you will find a large cave opening with interesting old ruins of the 16 century monastery.
06:19 - 6. Stari Grad
The oldest town on Hvar and possibly the oldest town in Croatia founded by the ancient Greeks more than 2400 years ago. It has magical squares, winding stone streets and beautiful waterfront. And it also has very interesting historical buildings like Dominican monastery from 14 hundreds and small renaissance castle build by famous Croatian poet.
08:28 - 5. Hvar fortress - Spanish Fort - Fortica
Fortress above the town built in 12 hundreds when Hvar came under the Venetian rule and became the main town on the island. The fort developed over time and it served as a shelter for towns population, when in 16 century the Ottoman army burned the town to the ground. The name of the fortress derives from the fact that it was mainly build by Spanish engineers.
09:50 - 4. Franciscan Monastery
More than 550 years old monastery is one of the finest buildings on the island. It was built by the Nobility and Sea Commanders as testament to their gratitude for many lives saved at sea near Hvar. It is still a working monastery with two monks, interesting small museum and great artwork.
11:05 - 3. Paklinski or Pakleni islands
Gorgeous chain of wooded isles that stretches out right in front of Hvar town. The name of the archipelago derives from word paklina, a melted down pine resin that was once harvested here to waterproof boats. Islands are a real magnet thanks to its many beautiful and remote coves, great beaches, bars and restaurants.
12:20 - 2. Hvar town
Hvar town is the true heart of the island that bears the same name. It is the capital and largest settlement with charming old stone streets and squares, amazing Venetian architecture and lively waterfront promenade strip. There is a good reason why there are so many exclusive yachts here.
15:05 - 1. Best Beaches
The number one reason why people visit Hvar are its beaches and crystal clear blue Adriatic Sea that offers beautiful swimming experience. It would be a shame to try and pack all the best beaches in this video. That is why there will be a separate video dedicated only to the top beaches in Hvar island. Don’t forget to check it out.
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Rok Goes Around
P.S.: Rok is a traveler, a cinematic vlogger and a tour guide. On this travel channel he is combining his 20 years of travelling experience, his 10 years of filmmaking experience and his 8 years of tour guiding experience.

[@rokgoesaround]

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[@apartmentsmiroslavvojnovic3302]

Island of sun and happiness 😎💙🌊

[@bellazaborsky8663]

So beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks for watching!

[@teichteich9633]

Great video and very well edited, enjoyed watching!

[@rokgoesaround]

Awesome, thank you!

[@welshlad6427]

Great vlog buddy. Visited Hvar in 2019 and loved 🥰 it so much I’m visiting again in September this year. Cannot wait 🇭🇷 ☀️

[@rokgoesaround]

Thank you very much. Hvar is really specia,l so no wonder you want to go back as many people do, including myself.

[@gokiwigo]

Great Video. Very informative! I will be visiting Hvar in 2 weeks and will definitely check out some of these amazing sites.

[@rokgoesaround]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Hvar

[@jamesmcgregor8314]

One of, if not the best travel show on KZbin. Keep making these fantastic videos Rok!

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks James. Nice to hear such supportive words. I will keep on trying my best.

[@mariomusic3058]

Bravo Rock! You make great, clear and very informative travel videos. It is a real pleasure to look at your works.😁

[@rokgoesaround]

Thank you. Appreciate your words.

[@vjc4964]

Bravo Rok👏 It was a pleasure to watch and listen to your video💙

[@rokgoesaround]

Thank you! 😃 Hope you will enjoy many more. Appreciate your support.

[@althejag679]

That was a great guided tour, thank you. I should have been in Hvar just as this video was published so it was good to be reminded of what I have to look forward to when I'm able to visit again. I have been to croatia four times and visited Hvar on a day trip so hopefully next year I will be able to visit and stay longer.

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks for the support. I am glad you liked it. Hopefully you will have an amazing time when you get to Hvar. Stay safe and have fun.

[@TonchyShultz]

Bravo Rok..super video , keep going buddy and I can tell you I was visiting this beautiful city and beaches around Island . I watched a lot of your videos, Croatia (Dalmatia) should give you one week for free in grand hotels, because of the advertising of that country..! Thx for sharing .🤙🍷💕🌿🍁👌

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks. I wish they would feel the same as you 🤣 When filming I hear more bad words and threats that nice ones. So it is nice to see that people like you appreciate my efforts.

[@TonchyShultz]

@@rokgoesaround Yes ..don't worry about people. Big deal buddy! 🤙🍁💕🙋‍♂🌿🍷👌

[@djudjamarinkovic9337]

Hvar ok rèkla mi druga da je super 😀😀😀

[@ervinkrcelic]

Amazing, takes me to the days I need them.

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks

[@andisacrament825]

Great informative video..we will visit Hvar this summer and we are excited!

[@rokgoesaround]

Thank you. Lovely! I wish you an amazing Hvar experience.

[@superymariowest2403]

My Grandfather built a house in Hvar, the cove directly next to Pokrivenik, in 1987. After the Yugoslav wars, he found his house in Croatia and apartment in Bosnia so he alternates between the two, depending on the season. He adapted his house for tourists and I grew up spending summers in Hvar. Hvar has stunning nature and literally anywhere out of town where you can access the water is considered a beach. My favourite type is the giant boulders you can jump from.

[@rokgoesaround]

Wow, that is a nice story! Thanks for sharing.

[@TSinRM]

Great video quality and excellent narration. We will get to explore some of Hvar on our cruise in July.

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks. Glad you like it. Cruise is the best way as you will be able to see amazing islands all around Hvar. I wish you an amazing experience.

[@tomglinka2500]

More good stuff. Thanks Rok.

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks for watching Tom. I appreciate your support.

[@uhohotdog3483]

Excellent Content 👍

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks

[@davidborunsky6681]

Excellent video. I am very surprised at the cultural depth of this "party" island.

[@rokgoesaround]

Thank you. Glad to be able to show you something new.

[@GasolineNicenstein]

Good job, I really appreciate your videos. BTW: what make/ model are your sunglasses?

[@crobike1]

Surprised, that you haven´t reported about Vrboska. The first Croatian revolutioner lived there. The middle age fishermen village has the highest density of churches and bridges/inhabitants in the world!! Therefore also called Little Venice. Has 2 UNESCO protected attractions! Here you find the best beaches on Hvar Island, so many islanders are coming to bath in Vrboska. In Vrboska there is an unique and important fishing museum. In Vrboska you find the roots of the world record vehicle driver Gary Gabelic!

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks for your info. Appreciated 🤗

[@svitlana1500]

I like your choice of backpack 🇺🇦👍🏻

[@rokgoesaround]

Thanks 🤗

[@micheleroya]

Hi, I really like your videos. I have just shy of 4 days in Hvar including travel time to/from Split. We hope for a lot of beach time and to check out some different popular beaches along with the Paklini Islands, climbing the fortress, Hvar town, Jelsa and Stari Grad. I noticed that you didn't mention visiting Brac Island as a to 10 thing to do as well as the Blue Cave/Vis tour. I've sene a lot of complaints about the Blue Cave that it is a big hassle with lost of waiting around to only see it for a few minutes and people saying they wish they just relaxed at the beach instead. How do you think I should break down my 4 days in Hvar, arriving around 11am and leaving around 3 or 4pm on the last day? Do you recommend a day trip or more time to relax on the island and why? TIA!!

[@rokgoesaround]

Yes those two places are extremly popular and overcrowded for their size. And Hvar should be the opposite with secluded coves and empty inland. That is why they are not on my list.

[@micheleroya]

@@rokgoesaround Interesting. I heard Hvar is also totally packed in the summertime?

[@petarn2204]

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[@kani9284]

oh another Chetnik who is jealous of Croatia's beauty. Before you travel to Serbia, please type in Srebrenica, Vukovar, Skabrnja and so on. Or in short: the war on Croatia from 1991 - attacked by Serbs. It's incredible how by far the most aggressive nation from ex Yu constantly shits on Croatia's past and completely ignores their own.

[@user-lj5mx2nm2q]

​@@kani9284 It is incredible that the biggest genocide of entire history of Balkan peninsula............... a genocide committed by Croats in Independent State of Croatia...... is being compared with civil Yugoslavian wars? It is disgusting. Same way, Gestapo was disgusted by Croatian atrocities and children concentration camps during genocide in ww2.

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[@williamcavanagh8982]

Croatia is indeed a beautiful place. I 'm here at this moment and was here peacekeeping in 1999. But I fail to see why going to Stari Grad is where I should go to see celebrities. If I wanted to see celebrities I would run off to Hollywood, New York or Rome maybe. Who the hell goes on holidays to mix with celebrities....as if@#$%^&* People don't go to Hvar to see celebrities pal....