Villas in Hvar/Stari Grad
Stari Grad suits couples and families who want a historic harbour town on Hvar with the car ferry from Split almost on the doorstep. It was founded by Greek settlers in 384 BC, beside a UNESCO-listed plain. The car ferry docks outside the old harbour, so the last stretch into town is by bus or water taxi.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £443
About Hvar/Stari Grad
Stari Grad sits on a long, indented bay on the north side of Hvar, protected to the north by the hills of the Kabal peninsula. Greek settlers from Paros founded it as Pharos in 384 BC, and it is counted as the oldest city in Croatia. The old centre is a maze of narrow lanes and small squares, with Tvrdalj, the fortified 16th-century home of the poet Petar Hektorović, and a Dominican monastery. The homes sleep two to six; if you want a private pool, check each listing. Evenings centre on traditional taverns, local wine and Dalmatian cooking.
Is Hvar/Stari Grad right for you?
- Best for
- History lovers arriving on the car ferry from Split
- Not for you if
- You want clubs and a big night scene, because evenings in Stari Grad centre on traditional taverns.
Near Hvar/Stari Grad
Stari Grad Plain
A UNESCO-listed farming landscape laid out by the Greek colonists, its field layout still largely intact and planted with vines and olives.
Vrboska
A village on the north-eastern side of the plain, known as Little Venice for its small bridges and its fortified church.
Hvar town
Like Stari Grad, among the most popular destinations in the Adriatic, and linked to Split by a hydrofoil taking about an hour.
Getting to Hvar/Stari Grad
Fly to Split. Jadrolinija car ferries from Split take about two hours and dock near Stari Grad, where buses meet the ferries and a water taxi runs to the town harbour. Bring or hire a car if you want to explore the island beyond the town.
When to go to Hvar/Stari Grad
Summer is the main season, with ferries running more often from May to September. The bay suits windsurfing from May to October. September has its own run of local events, including the Faros marathon and a festival of traditional boats.
Villas in Hvar/Stari Grad
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1-Bedroom Home, Hvar/Stari Grad
Hvar/Stari Grad, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£63
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2-Bedroom Home, Hvar/Stari Grad
Hvar/Stari Grad, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Hvar/Stari Grad
Hvar/Stari Grad, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
3-Bedroom Home, Hvar/Stari Grad
Hvar/Stari Grad, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
Hvar/Stari Grad villa holidays: questions answered
What is the Stari Grad Plain?
It is the farmland behind the town, laid out by the Greek settlers who founded Pharos and on UNESCO's World Heritage list since 2008. The Greek field layout is still largely intact, and vines, olives, lavender and figs grow there today.
How do you get to Stari Grad from Split?
Take the Jadrolinija car ferry, which takes about two hours and arrives near Stari Grad. Buses meet the ferries, and a water taxi runs from the ferry to the town harbour.
Is Stari Grad good for windsurfing?
Yes, from May to October the winds over Stari Grad's long, indented bay are suitable for windsurfing, so the sport fits most of the season.
What should you see in Stari Grad?
Start with Tvrdalj, the fortified residence built by the poet Petar Hektorović, then the Dominican monastery of St Peter the Martyr, whose museum holds some of the oldest Greek inscriptions from Pharos.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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