An expanded version of the first comprehensive guidebook for the island of Hvar will be in the shops shortly, as the 2012 edition of Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island is about to go to the printer's.
The book is also available on Kindle (2011 edition) and iPhone application immediately. A list of contents for the 2012 edition can be found below. For more information about the release of the book, and information about Hvar, please visit us at www.total-hvar.com or join our Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing you on Hvar this summer.
Hvar: An Insider’s Guide to Croatia’s Premier Island
Introduction
1.Getting There and Around
2.Towns Guide
3.Villages and Islands Guide
4.Beaches
5.Activities
6.Festivals
7.Wines of Hvar
8.Food and Drink
9.Practicalities
10.Total Hvar Project
Introduction
Why Hvar?
When to Go?
Events in 2012
Highlights of 2011
History of Hvar
History of Tourism
Celebrity Hvar
Finding Accommodation
Chapter 1: Getting There and Around
Ferries to Hvar
Flights to Croatia
From Split Airport to Hvar
From Dubrovnik to Hvar
Bus and Train to Split
Speedboat Transfer
Car Rental: Mainland or Island?
Buses on Hvar
Panoramic Flights
Taxi
Scooter/Boat Hire
Driving on Hvar
Chapter 2: Towns Guide
Hvar Town
Where to sleep
Where to eat
Where to drink
Where to party
What to see
Museums
Activities
Stari Grad
Where to sleep
Where to eat
Where to drink
Where to party
What to see and do
Jelsa
Where to sleep
Where to eat
Where to drink
Where to party
What to see and do
Vrboksa
Where to eat, drink and sleep
What to see and do
Sucuraj
Where to eat, drink and sleep
What to see and do
Chapter 3: Villages and Islands Guide
Pakleni Islands
Scedro
Zecevo
Pelegrin Peninsula
Milna, Zarace and Dubovica
Basina and Mudri Dolac
The Hilltop Villages
The Kabal Peninsula
Through the Pitve Tunnel
Humac and Grapceva Cave
From Jelsa to Sucuraj
Chapter 4: Beaches
Hvar Town
Stari Grad
Jelsa
Vrboska
Pakleni Islands
Brusje Bays
Milna to Dubovica
Zavala to Sveta Nedjelja
Kabal Peninsula
Eastern Bays
Sucuraj
Naturism
Chapter 5: Activities
Water Activities
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Kayaking
Speedboat Tours
Rowing
Deep Sea Fishing
Windsurfing
Inland Activities
Cycling
Rock Climbing
Hiking
Team Building
Jeep Safari
Walking
Faros Marathon
Hvar Half Marathon
Gariful Sports Center
Other Sports on Hvar
Inland Gentle
Yoga
Painting
Wine Tours
Olive, Grape and Lavender Harvests
Herbal Walks
Kids Activities
Atelier Marinka
Tennis
Stella Mare Bike Camp
Ballet
Day Trips from Hvar
Chapter 6: Festivals and Traditions
Religious Festivals
Traditional Festivals
Wine Festivals
Children’s Festivals
Chapter 7: The Wines of Hvar
History of Wine on Hvar
Grape Varieties on Hvar
Hvar Rose: An Undiscovered Gem
Hvar Wine Association
Organic Wines
Wine Festivals and Tours
Hvar’s Wine Producers
Chapter 8: Food and Drink
Some Dalmatian Specialities to Try on Hvar
Some Typical Dalmatian Recipes
Traditional Drinks on Hvar
Five Restaurants to Try on the Water
Five Restaurants to Try Inland
Hvar for Vegetarians
Chapter 9: Practicalities
Visas
Health and Emergency
Money and Banks
Phone and Internet
Shopping
Public Holidays
Weather
Language
Safety and Hvar with Children
Religion
Souvenirs
Water and Electricity
Laundry
Buying Property
Chapter 10: The Total Hvar Project
From Somalia to Hvar
Total Hvar: Quality Information for a Quality Island
Acknowledgements
Useful Numbers
Map of Hvar