Hvar Holidays

Lively restaurants, bars and clubs are to thank for Hvar Town's renowned nightlife. The city's set on the island of Hvar, and it's more than just party central, though. The 13th-century walls around palaces and marble streets are straight out of a fairy tale – no wonder the town's got a rep for being one of Croatia's prettiest.

When it comes to eating, Hvar Town's got some seriously good recipes up its sleeve. Restaurants specialise in fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Try the calamari stuffed with prosciutto and cheese, or succulent sea bass in a smoked cheese and champagne sauce.

Kayak across the bay from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands. Discover secret coves behind curtains of pine trees as you paddle from one beach to the next. Stop to eye up the views, or grab a snorkel to see what sea life looks like in the shallows.

With vineyards dotted about Hvar island, it'd be practically criminal not to partake in a tipple or two. Tour the Tomic family's vineyard in Jelsa while a guide explains each wine that you sip down. With delicious appetisers paired with each glass, every flavour's downright dreamy.