Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island

Hvar: An Insider’s Guide to Croatia’s Premier Island

Written by a British expat living on Hvar since 2003, Hvar, An Insider's Guide is the first comprehensive guide book covering the entire island.

Whether you are looking for a Carpe Diem Full Moon party or a dormouse festival, the information is in this book. Practical tips on how to get to and around Hvar, checking the sea temperature on its beaches, and where to eat, drink and sleep are covered.

A large section on activities on Hvar will offer something for everyone. Adventure enthusiasts can choose from sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, rock climbing and cycling, while more sedate past times such as wine tours, yoga, walking and painting classes for children are detailed.

The history and traditions of this wonderful island are covered in depth, while there is also a practical sections on visas, health and where to do your laundry. The food and drink chapter introduces some of the gastronomic treats indigenous to the region, as also recommends 5 restaurants each by the water and inland.

Maps and images are an issue for Kindle publishing, so while there is a map of the island at the end of the book, better maps are freely available online and in the island's tourist offices.

Finally there is a small section about the author, telling the tale of how he came from Hell to Paradise - literally, from Somalia to Hvar.

Cheers and enjoy your holiday on Hvar!

Paul

1. Introduction
· Why Hvar?
· When to Go
· 10 Things Not to Miss on Hvar
· What’s in a Name? How to Pronounce ‘Hvar’?
· Exclusive Hvar: Which Celebrities Have REALLY Visited the Island?
· A History of Tourism on Hvar, the Oldest Organised Tourism in Europe
· A Brief History of the Island
· Hvar and the War (1991-5)

2. Getting There and Around
· Ferries to Hvar
· Flights to Croatia
· From Split Airport to the Ferry Terminal
· How to Get to Hvar from Dubrovnik
· Buses and Trains to Split
· Private Speedboat Transfer
· Car Rental: Mainland or Island?
· Buses on the Island
· The Jelsa Train
· Scooter and Boat Hire
· Taxis
· Hitchhiking
· Driving on Hvar
· Panoramic Flights

3. Guide to the Towns and Villages
· A Brief Tour on the Main Roads
· Hvar Town and Pakleni Islands
· The Pelegrin Peinsula
· Milna, Zarace and Dubovica
· Stari Grad
· Jelsa
· Vrboska
· Basina and Mudri Dolac
· The Hilltop Villages
· The Rudine Peninsula
· Through the Pitve Tunnel
· Humac and Grapceva Cave
· From Jelsa to Sucuraj
· Sucuraj

4. Activities on Hvar
· Sailing
· Scuba Diving
· Sea Kayaking
· Speedboat Tours
· Team Building Programmes
· Jeep Safari
· Rock Climbing
· Cycling
· Hiking
· Yoga
· Painting
· Wine Tours
· Arts and Crafts Fun Festival
· The First Hvar Half Marathon
· Faros Swimming Marathon
· Naturism
· Olive, Lavender and Grape Harvests
· Beaches
· Other Sports on Hvar
· Day Trips from the Island

5. Food and Drink
· Some Dalmatian Specialities to Try on Hvar
· Some Typical Dalmatian Recipes
· Traditional Drinks on Hvar
· Five Restaurants to Try Near the Water
· Five Inland Restaurants Not to Miss

6. The Practicalities
· Visas
· Health and Emergency
· Money and Banks
· Phone and Internet
· Shopping
· Public Holidays
· Finding Accommodation
· Weather on Hvar
· Language
· Safety and Hvar with Children
· Religion
· Typical Island Souvenirs
· Water and Electricity
· Laundry
· Buying Property on Hvar

7. Useful Numbers

8. From Somalia to Hvar
· How I Came From Hell to Paradise
· About This Book and a Request
· And, If You are Still Awake…
· Acknowledgements