Hvar

Hvar (; Chakavian: Hvor or For; ; ; ) is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast, lying between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula. Approximately long, with a high east–west ridge of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite, the island of Hvar is unusual in the area for having a large fertile coastal plain, and fresh water springs. Its hillsides are covered in pine forests, with vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields in the agricultural areas. The climate is characterized by mild winters, and warm summers with many hours of sunshine. The island has

town and settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

agricultural landscape

municipality in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Sućuraj is the smallest town on the island of Hvar in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea, from the Dalmatian coast and 77 km from the town of Hvar.

Croatian Roman Catholic night procession

thumb|240px|Vrboska center, with St Mary's Church thumb|240px|Islet in the Bay of Vrboska thumb|240px|Boats in the Canal of Vrboska thumb|240px|Bridges and canal of Vrboska thumb|240px|St Marys Church Fortress in Vrboska

settlement in the Town of Hvar, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Zastražišće is a village on the island of Hvar in Croatia. It is connected by the D116 highway.

Gdinj is a village on the island of Hvar in Croatia. It is connected by the D116 highway.

diocese of the Catholic Church

settlement in the Town of Stari Grad, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

Vrbanj is a village on the island of Hvar in Croatia. Administratively, it is part of the municipality of Stari Grad.

settlement in the Town of Stari Grad, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

settlement in the Municipality of Jelsa, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

265px|right|PitvePitve is a settlement on the island of Hvar, in the district of Jelsa. It lies 168 metres above sea-level on the northern side of the island, in the hills above Jelsa. The road from Jelsa and Vrisnik goes through the 1,500 metre long Pitve tunnel to reach Zavala on the south side of the island.

settlement in the Town of Stari Grad, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

cave and archaeological site in Croatia

rebellion on Hvar between 1510–1514

water sport competitions

Bogdanuša is a white grape variety, which is grown on the Croatian island of Hvar, where it originated on the Stari Grad Plain. Wines from this grape tend to be dry with a green-yellow to golden color and from 12% alcohol on up.

church building in Stari Grad, Croatia