Villa Wardlaw Stari Grad, Hvar Island, Croatia Hvar Island, Stari Grad
Getting there
Hvar Island is located in Central Dalmatia with Split being the nearest major city to the island. Split has an international airport with flights from London (Croatia Airlines, Easyjet) as well as several other European cities. To reach Hvar Island you can travel from Split (capital of Dalmatia), Drvenik (small town on Makarska Riviera), Ancona (Italy) or Pescara (Italy) by ferries or catamarans. This is the only way to get to the island, other than on your own boat. There are daily ferry lines from Split to Stari Grad and from Drvenik to Sucuraj, as well as catamaran lines from Split to Jelsa and from Split to the town of Hvar.
Out of season ferry from Split to Stari Grad sails 3-4 times a day and from Drvenik to Sucuraj 6-7 times. During summer season ferry from Split to Stari Grad sails 4-7 times a day and from Drvenik to Sucuraj 12-20 times. Ferries from Italy sail only during summer season. For more information, please visit Jadrolinija (Croatian passenger ferry) site.
Stari Grad town is less than 1km from the Stari Grad port which accomodates both passenger and car ferries. If you do not bring your own car there are taxis and buses that bring you into the centre of town.
Out of season ferry from Split to Stari Grad sails 3-4 times a day and from Drvenik to Sucuraj 6-7 times. During summer season ferry from Split to Stari Grad sails 4-7 times a day and from Drvenik to Sucuraj 12-20 times. Ferries from Italy sail only during summer season. For more information, please visit Jadrolinija (Croatian passenger ferry) site.
Stari Grad town is less than 1km from the Stari Grad port which accomodates both passenger and car ferries. If you do not bring your own car there are taxis and buses that bring you into the centre of town.
