With over 2,700 hours of sunshine each year, this beautiful island deserves a spot on your travel bucket list—and it’s just a short trip from the UK.
If you’re looking to escape the UK’s rainy weather and enjoy cleaner beaches, you might find the perfect destination on the Island of Wine, home to one of Europe’s best seaside towns.
With summer temperatures soaring above 30°C and reliably sunny skies, this Croatian island is ideal for sun lovers.
Located off the Dalmatian coast, the island of Hvar is the ultimate getaway.
Although it sees roughly 276,500 overnight visitors annually, it feels far less crowded than the bustling streets of Dubrovnik.
Hvar’s old town, surrounded by 13th-century walls and crowned by a hilltop fortress, offers stunning views of the blue sea on one side and lush green hills on the other. Known as the Island of Wine, Hvar has earned its name.
Despite its compact size, the warm, steady climate makes it ideal for cultivating unique local grapes, making its red wines a must-try.
One of the most picturesque wineries, Vina Tomic, has a stunning cellar for wine tastings. Many wineries take walk-ins, but it’s best to call ahead.
If you’re not a fan of wine, Hvar has something else: one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits—the olive.
This is why local shops are packed with fresh bottles of olive oil. The Pomala olive grove is famous on the island and also offers farm stays, where you can learn about olive cultivation and wake up to mountain views.
Hvar doesn’t have its own airport, so there are no direct flights from the UK. However, travellers can fly directly to Split on the mainland from major UK airports like Manchester, Bristol, and Gatwick.
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