Top 5 Places on Hvar You Can Reach by Taxi Top 5 Places on Hvar You Can Reach by Taxi Link copied Island guide Top 5 places on Hvar you can reach by taxi Marko local driver 23 August 2026 4 min read Exploring Hvar doesn’t have to mean setting an alarm for dawn, waiting on a bus timetable or circling for a parking space in the August heat. The best days on the island happen at your own pace: you choose where to stop, how long to stay and when to move on. A short private transfer gives you that freedom without the stress of driving narrow, unfamiliar roads. Key points in 20 seconds Five spots that are quickest to reach by car: Dubovica, Stari Grad, Velo Grablje, Sveta Nedjelja and Fortica. Parking is the real problem with a rental car, as spaces along the main road above the bays are scarce and risky. A fixed-price ride drops you right at the entrance to the bay and waits for you when you’re ready to head back. 15 min to the first bay 5 locations fixed fareHvar: the drive from town to the island’s finest bays takes about fifteen minutes. In this guide Dubovica: the island’s prettiest bay Stari Grad and the Stari Grad Plain Velo Grablje: an authentic stone village The cliffs and beaches of Sveta Nedjelja Fortica fortress at sunset 01 Dubovica: the island’s prettiest bay Just fifteen minutes from Hvar Town lies one of the finest pebble beaches on the island. For anyone in a rental car the real challenge is parking, as the few spaces along the main road are tight and exposed. With a private transfer you’re dropped right at the top of the path down to the sea, with nothing to worry about, and your ride back is waiting whenever you decide to leave the turquoise water and the little konoba behind it. Tip: agree your pick-up time in advance, as the walk down to the beach and back up takes a good ten minutes each way, and the phone signal in the bay can be patchy. 02 Stari Grad and the Stari Grad Plain To escape the summer buzz, head for the oldest town on the island. Stari Grad has quiet stone lanes, the Tvrdalj castle and a genuine, unhurried feel well away from the tour groups. The short drive through the neighbouring Stari Grad Plain, a UNESCO World Heritage site, takes you past ancient olive groves and vineyards laid out much as they were two thousand years ago. 03 Velo Grablje: an authentic stone village Tucked away inland, this stone village was once the heart of Dalmatia’s lavender oil production. Today it offers remarkable quiet, panoramic views across the archipelago and honest local cooking. It makes a perfect slow afternoon trip, and with bus connections few and far between, a private driver is by far the simplest way to get there. The best day on Hvar is rarely the one planned down to the minute; it’s usually the one where you stayed an hour longer than you meant to. 04 The cliffs and beaches of Sveta Nedjelja Sheer cliffs rising straight out of the sea and steep plavac mali vineyards make Sveta Nedjelja one of the island’s most striking corners. It’s also home to some of Hvar’s best wineries, set right by the water, so a private transfer means you can take your time over a tasting without giving a second thought to the drive back. 05 Fortica fortress at sunset You can walk up from Hvar Town, but climbing in the summer heat is harder work than it looks. A short drive to the entrance saves your legs and your time, so you arrive right on golden hour for the best sunset view over the Pakleni Islands. For a relaxed loop around these spots with no driving to think about, a local driver, booked directly or through the PickApp app, keeps things simple, with the fare agreed before you set off and more of the day left for the island itself. Ready to go? Book a ride in seconds, with a local driver and a fare you know upfront. Book a ride Marko local driver on Hvar He drives the island year-round and knows where you can actually stop, where the signal drops out and how long each route really takes. He writes guides for the PickApp blog. Read next Transport Hvar without a car: how to get around the island stress-free Prices Hvar taxi prices and how to get a clear fare Was this article useful? Send it to someone planning a trip to Hvar. Hvar Beaches Day trips Hvar taxi Leave a Reply Cancel reply Logged in as pickapp. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Need a taxi in Hvar? Ride with PickApp Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms & Conditions Impressum Copyright © PickApp – BOKO d.o.o. 2026 – All rights reserved