Square
Hvar Square and Cathedral
Hvar, Croatia
The vast central square of Hvar town, framed by the cathedral, the arsenal and the harbour.
Castle · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
A hilltop fortress above Hvar town with the island's best sunset and harbour view.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Hvar Fortress (Fortica) matters
Follow the zig-zag path above the town and you reach a stone fortress with sweeping views of the harbour and the Pakleni islands. It was built to defend the town, and its walls and cannons are still there. Go late afternoon for golden light, and bring water for the climb.
Talking points
- It overlooks the harbour and the Pakleni islands.
- The walk up takes about fifteen minutes.
- Sunset is the best time.
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Island
Pakleni Islands
Hvar, Croatia
A chain of wooded islets just off Hvar with clear water and quiet bays.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.