Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica) Tours and Tickets

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• Private Blue Cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 Islands Tour from Trogir
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To enter Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica), you must pay an admission fee of US$10; there are discounts for students, seniors, and children. Island-hopping tours that combine the Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica) with local highlights such as the Bisevo Blue Cave cost from US$105 per person.

The main attractions and historical features of the Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica) include its 16th-century architecture and a collection of artifacts dating as far back as the Middle Ages. But the main draw is the panoramic views from the fortress’ terrace—you can see the emerald-green Pakleni Islands.

It depends. To avoid climbing to the top of the fortress in high temperatures, visit in the morning when it opens—you’ll also encounter the fewest crowds. Even though sunset is the most crowded time of day to visit, the views from the Hvar Spanish Fortress (Tvrdava Fortica) are spectacular.

Yes, there are other attractions near the Hvar Spanish Fortress to visit. The 16th-century Cathedral of St. Stephen (also known as the Hvar Cathedral) is a 15-minute walk from the fortress, while the white-stone old town of the island is a charming place to explore and sample seafood dishes.

Yes, Hvar’s charming center is a 15-minute walk from the highest point of the fortress, so there are plenty of restaurants and cafés to choose from there. Sample signature dishes such as peka (slow-cooked seafood stew baked over hot coals) and gnocchi, a popular dish across Dalmatia.