Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Hvar

Hvar is a town in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 3,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are St. Stephen (1 km), Fortress Španjola / Fortica (1 km) and Franciscan Monastery (1 km).

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Hvar, Croatia
Hvar, Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hvar at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 3,690
Coordinates
43.1725° N, 16.4428° E
Places within 50 km
183 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hvar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hvar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Hvar, by type

Forts & heritage near Hvar

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is St. Mary's Gate (1 km); the best-known is Fortress Španjola / Fortica (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hvar

47 churches within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is St. Stephen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hvar

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is Gališnik (1 km); the best-known is Jerolim (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Jerolim · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Pokonji Dol · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gališnik · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~1 km
  • Marinkovac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Planikovac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km

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Beaches & coast near Hvar

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is Uvala Pokonji Dol (2 km); the best-known is Svjetionik Pokonji Dol (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hvar

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is Pelegrin (7 km); the best-known is Vidova Gora (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vidova Gora · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Pelegrin · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~7 km
  • Straćine · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km
  • Glavica · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~16 km
  • Sveti Nikola · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~16 km
  • Purkin Kuk · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~16 km

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Caves near Hvar

19 caves within 100 km of Hvar. The closest is Babina špilja (7 km); the best-known is Dragons Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hvar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hvar
  2. 1 km Fortress Španjola / Fortica · heritage site, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 1 km St. Stephen · church, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 2 km Pokonji Dol · river spot, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 2 km Jerolim · river spot, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 2 km Franciscan Monastery · monastery, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 1 km Back to Hvar

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How to reach Hvar

    All places near Hvar by distance

    Within 15 km of Hvar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Starine · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Crkva Sv. Petra I Mojsija · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kamerlengo Castle · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mala Palača Ćipiko · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Cathedral of St. Lawrence · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Veliki Kabal · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Dvorac Vitturi · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kaštel Pavla Cipika · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Crkva Svetog Petra Apostola · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kaštel Koriolana Cipika · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Rižinice · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Klis Fortress · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kozjak · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Svjetionik Velika Murvica · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kraljeva Peć · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Korčula · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Cave Vranjaca · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Svjetionik Rt Lovišće · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Opor · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Svjetionik Sveti Petar · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Crkva Svetog Marka · church · Split-Dalmatia County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Nugal · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sveti Ilija · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Nutjak · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Vilaja · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Amfora · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Sveti Jure · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mrčara · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Tilurium (centuriae) · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lastovsko Islands Nature Park · sanctuary · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Prežba · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Svjetionik Hrid Mulo · beach · Šibenik-Knin County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Boraja · viewpoint · Šibenik-Knin County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hum · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Jaz · river spot · Šibenik-Knin County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lastovo · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Česminica Beach · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gospa Od Loreta · fort · Šibenik-Knin County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Cathedral of St. Mark · church · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~76 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hvar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4361St. Mary's Gate (1 km)
    Churches3547St. Stephen (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3238Gališnik (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2537Uvala Pokonji Dol (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1121Pelegrin (7 km)
    Caves1619Babina špilja (7 km)
    Other attractions1111Palača Paladini (1 km)
    Museums88Muzej Hvarske Baštine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites12Dominikanski Samostan (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Hvar Botanical Garden (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Baćina Lakes (100 km)
    Waterfalls01Skradinski Buk Waterfall (100 km)

    Hvar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hvar?

    St. Stephen (church, about 1 km), Fortress Španjola / Fortica (heritage site, about 1 km), Franciscan Monastery (monastery, about 1 km), Jerolim (river spot, about 2 km), Pokonji Dol (river spot, about 2 km), Svjetionik Pokonji Dol (beach, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hvar?

    183 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hvar?

    St. Mary's Gate, about 1 km by road; Porta Maestra (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hvar?

    St. Stephen, about 1 km by road; sv.Marko (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hvar?

    Gališnik, about 1 km by road; Jerolim (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hvar?

    Start in Hvar, visit Fortress Španjola / Fortica, then St. Stephen, then Pokonji Dol, then Jerolim, then Franciscan Monastery, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hvar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hvar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hvar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hvar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.