Villas in Hvar/Pokrivenik
Pokrivenik on Hvar suits couples after a quiet island base rather than the main tourist town. Homes here mostly sleep two, with one bedroom, and all have air conditioning. Getting here means a sea crossing from Split, so plan ferries before you book.
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About Hvar/Pokrivenik
Pokrivenik is a hamlet in Jelsa municipality on the island of Hvar, which is about 68 km long and 10.5 km wide at most. It is not the island's main tourist centre; that is Hvar town, with a large public square open to the sea and a harbour full of yachts in season. The homes here are packed into a very small area, almost all small and air-conditioned, and few have a garden. Jelsa, the municipality's town, is where the passenger catamaran from Split calls. The Starigrad Plain, a UNESCO-protected farmland, lies west of Jelsa. Winters are mild, but check opening times before an off-season visit.
Is Hvar/Pokrivenik right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a small, air-conditioned base on Hvar
- Not for you if
- You want nightlife or a choice of big beaches, as Pokrivenik is a hamlet and Hvar town is the main tourist centre.
Near Hvar/Pokrivenik
Jelsa
Municipality seat with a year-round passenger catamaran to Split, about two and a half hours via Bol.
Stari Grad
The island's main seaport, where the car ferry from Split arrives after about two hours.
Hvar town
Largest town and main tourist centre, with a big public square open to the sea.
Starigrad Plain
UNESCO-protected agricultural plain west of Jelsa, in the central part of the island known for white wine.
Getting to Hvar/Pokrivenik
Fly to Split, then cross by sea. The car ferry to Stari Grad takes about two hours, and a year-round passenger catamaran reaches Jelsa from Split via Bol in about two and a half hours. On an island 68 km long, a car is the practical choice, so check car ferry space in summer.
When to go to Hvar/Pokrivenik
Hvar has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with mild winters and well over 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, so summer is the beach season and the island is at its most active. The Split to Stari Grad ferry and the Jelsa catamaran run all year, but schedules change, so check them. Outside summer expect a quieter island, and check restaurant and boat opening times before you travel.
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Hvar/Pokrivenik villa holidays: questions answered
How do you get to Pokrivenik from Split?
By sea to Hvar, then by road. The car ferry to Stari Grad takes about two hours, and the catamaran to Jelsa via Bol about two and a half. Both run year-round, but schedules change.
Is Pokrivenik the same as Hvar town?
No. Pokrivenik is a hamlet in Jelsa municipality, while Hvar town is the island's largest town and main tourist centre, so expect a much quieter setting here.
How sunny is Hvar?
Very. The island has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with mild winters and well over 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, and it promotes itself as the sunniest spot in Europe.
Do homes in Pokrivenik have air conditioning or a pool?
All have air conditioning and nearly all have Wi-Fi. Most are small, sleeping two with one bedroom, and none has a private pool. Gardens are uncommon.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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