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Hvar Fortress (Fortica)

A sight in Hvar Town, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Hvar Fortress (Fortica) in Hvar Town
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Why go

16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Hvar, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Konoba Menego and Dalmatino.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Hvar Town
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hvar, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Konoba Menego

    Rustic stone tavern serving local cheese, ham and island wines.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Dalmatino

    Popular old-town restaurant serving Dalmatian steak and fish.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    St. Stephen's Square

    One of Dalmatia's largest squares, framed by the cathedral and harbor.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Arsenal and Hvar Theatre

    Venetian arsenal with one of Europe's oldest public theaters above it.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Franciscan Monastery Hvar

    Monastery with a seaside cloister and a large Last Supper painting.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hula Hula Beach Bar

    Rocky waterfront bar west of town known for sunset parties.

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Hvar Fortress (Fortica) is a stop on our Dalmatian Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Hvar

Another curated sight in Hvar. See the full Hvar guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hvar run from 12°C in January to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Hvar Fortress (Fortica) itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Hvar from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hvar weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Fortica, Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 80, 21450, Hvar, Croatia
Coordinates
43.17489, 16.44197
Destination
Hvar, Croatia

Hvar Fortress (Fortica): quick answers

How much time do you need at Hvar Fortress (Fortica)?

Plan on about an hour at Hvar Fortress (Fortica). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hvar Fortress (Fortica)?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk up at sunset; little shade on the path.

Where is Hvar Fortress (Fortica)?

Hvar Fortress (Fortica) is at Fortica, Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 80, 21450, Hvar, Croatia, in Hvar Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hvar Fortress (Fortica)?

Hvar Fortress (Fortica) appears on Dalmatian Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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