Car ferries arrive at Stari Grad, 16km (ten miles) to the east of Hvar town, where traffic is barred from the centre. Seven a day run from Split in summer, three in winter (1hr 45mins, 39kn foot ...

Its international party pedigree now a decade old, Hvar is still holding strong: Hula Hula is particularly excellent. Despite this, Hvar still imposes a 2am closing time for bars in town, and 5am ...