Hvar, Croatia's premier island and the sunniest in all Europe. Home to the only island the world with 5 UNESCO heritages, the oldest public theatre in Europe, and the birthplace of organised tourism in Europe since 1868. A 2400-year wine story, some of the best beaches and clearest seas in the world, and diverse festivals such as lavender and edible dormice. Why holiday anywhere else? Written by a Brit living in Paradise since 2003. NB: an edition with internal pictures will be published shortly, with link here. INTRODUCTION Why Hvar? When to Go 5 Festivals Not to Miss 5 Tours Not to Miss Events in 2016 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 Is Hvar Really a Party Island? Behaviour on Hvar: a Polite Request An Island with the Most UNESCO Heritage in the World Village in Focus: Velo Grablje CHAPTER 1: GETTING THERE AND AROUND Flights to Croatia Seaplanes to Hvar Ferries to Hvar Catamarans to Hvar Town and Jelsa How to Buy Ferry Tickets in Split 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? A Brief Tour on the Main Roads CHAPTER 2: WHERE TO STAY Hvar Town Stari Grad Vrboska Jelsa Hostels Private Accommodation Camping Registering Your Stay and Rental Licences The 'Sobe' Ladies Couchsurfing CHAPTER 3: GUIDE TO THE PAKLENI ISLANDS Sveti Klement, from Palmizana to Vlaka Marinkovac, from Carpe Diem Beach to Zdrilca and Mlini Jerolim Galesnik Vodnjak Water Taxis CHAPTER 4: THE TOWNS OF HVAR Top 5 Things to Do in Hvar Town A Tour of Hvar Town Restaurants The Legendary Hvar Town Nightlife 5 Cafes to Check Out What to See Museums in Hvar Town Stari Grad UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Stari Grad Plain Top 5 Things to Do in Stari Grad Where to Eat Cafes, Bars and Nightlife What to See Jelsa Top 5 Things to Do in Jelsa A Tour of Jelsa's Restaurants 5 Great Cafes The Jelsa Cockatil Scene What to See Vrboska Top 5 Things to do in Vrboska An Overview of Vrboska Restaurants Things to See Sucuraj Where to Eat CHAPTER 5: THE VILLAGES OF HVAR Western Hvar to the Tunnel Central Hvar The Hilltop Villages The Kabal Peninsula Through the Pitve Tunnel Eastern Hvar From Jelsa to Sucuraj CHAPTER 6: BEACHES Top 5 Beaches on Hvar Beach clubs on Hvar Beaches on Pakleni Islands Beaches in and around Hvar Town Stari Grad and the Kabal Peninsula Vrboska and Jelsa The South side from Sveta Nedjelja to Gromin Dolac The Unspoilt Bays of Eastern Hvar Naturism CHAPTER 7: ACTIVITIES Sailing Sea Kayaking Wakeboard Flyboard Stand Up Paddle Windsurfing Cycling Triathlon Training Camp with Dejan Patrcevic Skydiving Hiking Rock Climbing Adventure Park Jelsa Scuba Diving Deep Sea Fishing Hvar Half Marathon Keeping Fit on Hvar Yoga - Suncokret Body and Soul Retreat Olive, Lavender and Grape Harvests A History of Lavender on Hvar Kids Activities Day Trips CHAPTER 8: THE WINES OF HVAR History of Wine on Hvar Grape Varieties on Hvar Hvar Rose: An Undiscovered Gem Hvar Wine Association Wine Festivals Hvar Wine Producers: 7 Not to Miss Hvar Wine Tasting Tours Croatia's Master of Wine Capital The Rise of the Hvar Wine Bar CHAPTER 9: FOOD AND DRINK Some Dalmatian Specialities to Try on Hvar Some Typical Dalmatian Recipes Traditional Drinks on Hvar CHAPTER 10: SHOPPING Supermarkets on Hvar Typical Island Souvenirs 5 Shops Not to Miss CHAPTER 11: PRACTICALITIES Visas Health and Emergency Money and Banks Phone and Internet Public Holidays Apps for Hvar Weather on Hvar Language Safety and Hvar with Children Religion Water and Electricity Laundry Buying Property on Hvar Hvar and the Environment CHAPTER 12: THE TOTAL HVAR PROJECT From Somalia to Hvar - How I Came From Hell to Paradise About This Book and a Request Total Hvar: Quality Information for a Quality Island Acknowledgements USEFUL NUM