Where is Hvar?

Hvar Island is part of the Splitsko-dalmatinska county in Dalmatia, Croatia and a part of the central Dalmatian archipelago. With an area of 299.6 sq km (length 68.2 km, width up to 10.5 km), Hvar stretches between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula. It is the longest and sunniest of the Adriatic islands. Hvar town is the most desirable vacationing destination throughout the year. The other main towns on the island are Stari Grad and Jelsa. There are four ports of entry for passenger ferries and catamarans to Hvar Island: Hvar town, Stari Grad, Jelsa and Sućuraj.