View Mediterranean on the mapA compact historic district with stone streets, a lively harbor, and easy sightseeing from the pier

Hvar

Hvar · Croatia · View on map

An island in the Dalmatian region of the Adriatic Sea, with Venetian-style stone streets and a fortress surrounding the harbor. It is a resort destination known for lavender fields and long hours of sunshine.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Hvar · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 11,000 on the whole island, and about 4,000 in Hvar town

Population

A typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. It boasts one of the highest numbers of sunny days in Croatia.

Climate

Croatian (English and Italian are also used in the tourism industry)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

May to June and September (enjoy the sea while avoiding the heat and crowds)

Best time to visit

Local food

Gregada (fish stew)peka dishesoctopus saladolive oil and wine produced on the island

Sights

St. Stephen's Square and CathedralViews from Hvar Fortress (Spanjola)Franciscan MonasteryBoat excursion to the Pakleni IslandsLavender fields and Stari Grad Plain (World Heritage site)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

6°Jan

13°

6°Feb

16°

8°Mar

19°

11°Apr

23°

16°May

28°

19°Jun

31°

22°Jul

31°

22°Aug

27°

18°Sep

22°

15°Oct

18°

11°Nov

14°

8°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HVAR · about 1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)136 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer cost about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.82

Water 500 ml

€2.60

Coffee

€13.00

Inexpensive meal

€3.35

Local beer

€5.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Split (about 37 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a tourist destination. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Prices in tourist areas may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SPU

Split Saint Jerome Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 42 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice

EXPLORA II/ Explora Journeys

Athens (Piraeus)›Brindisi›Lefkada›+8›Venice

Indicative fare

From $11,196.00

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 10 ports of call

Fare checked on Jul 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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