Hvar

Viewpoints in Hvar

Hvar Viewpoints & Lighthouses

Explore the rugged topography of Hvar through its highest summits and historic coastal beacons. This selection features Sveti Nikola, the island's highest point at 626 meters, topped with a 15th-century chapel. Coastal highlights include the 19th-century lighthouses of Pokonji Dol and Sućuraj, which have guided mariners through the Dalmatian archipelago for over a century. The list also identifies prominent limestone formations like the Šuplja Stina rock arch and various peaks offering panoramic views of the Adriatic and the Biokovo mountain range.

Hvar Viewpoints & Lighthouses — Map

A

Sveti Nikola

The highest peak on Hvar at 626 meters, featuring a small 15th-century stone chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas and a large stone cross.

B

Great sunset view

Elevated coastal point offering views of the Pakleni Islands and the sunset over the Adriatic Sea.

C

Svjetionik Pokonji Dol

Active 19th-century lighthouse situated on a small islet. Built in 1872 to guide ships toward Hvar town.

D

Svjetionik Sućuraj

Square stone lighthouse built in 1889 at the easternmost tip of Hvar island.

E

Suplja Stina

Natural rock arch and limestone cliff near Sveta Nedjelja, used as a deep-water soloing and climbing site.

F

Straćine

Limestone cliff face used for rock climbing, located near the southern coast.

G

Velika Stiniva

Coastal cliffs and climbing area located in a bay on the northern shore of the island.

H

Račić

Mountain peak located in the central ridge of Hvar.

I

Mačica

Peak in the central part of the island offering views across the Hvar channel.

J

Gobaško brdo

Mountain peak situated above the northern coast near Jelsa.

K

Humac

Peak located near the historic stone shepherd’s village of Humac, offering views of the Pelješac peninsula.

L

Vela glava

High point on the eastern part of the island ridge.

M

Periška glava

Mountain peak in the eastern interior of Hvar.

N

Gravanjuša

Peak overlooking the southern coastline of the island.

O

Gvozd

Mountain peak located on the central ridge of the island.

P

Glavica

Hilltop peak providing vistas of the eastern end of the island.

Q

Kržišće

High point on the ridge between Jelsa and Sućuraj.

R

Humac

Peak on the western side of the island ridge near Sveti Nikola.

S

Radinjac

Peak located along the central mountain range of Hvar.

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