Španjola Fortress, Hvar

Definitely the best views of Hvar town and out to the islands. We did it 10am and it was a good time, before the bus tours and before it good to hot. It is a climb up the steps in the city but the path is much more gentle. You should buy the combined ticket as it is only 5€ more than the fortress entrance price and then you see the theatre and clock tower too. We glad did. You must go down into the dungeon but the steps are narrow and uneven, so be careful. We explored all over and you get different views from each place.

It's a long walk up many flights of stairs through the old town followed by an even longer walk up a winding path through the woods to reach the fortress - there are benches here and there to sit on for a rest. If you don't go inside (pay to go in), there isn't much to do apart from admire the view down to Hvar harbour. Top tip: the view is better from the path about one-third of the way down.

The view over Hvar from the fortress is beautiful, but getting there takes a bit of effort. My partner and I went before dinner, all dressed up—not the best idea, since the walk up is longer than it looks. Around 8 pm the small shop for drinks and snacks was already closed, and in the summer heat we ended up sweating quite a bit. I’d recommend visiting in the morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler. At the top, there’s a €10 entrance fee. Inside you’ll find a small prison with narrow stairs and low ceilings, but the real highlight is the stunning panorama of Hvar harbor. Worth it for the view, but plan your timing wisely.

Today was supposed to be a relax day… ha! Instead, we hiked up to the fort and earned those spectacular views the hard way. Worth every step. But be sure to admire this incredible piece of history at night. I call it the castle in the sky. Hvar, you are pure magic. 💛🇭🇷

Beautiful view of Hvar from here. It doesn't take very long to walk up to the top to get to the Fortress. There is a prison with narrow steps and low ceilings. There are a few benches with amazing view just outside of the main entrance if you dont fancy paying to enter the fortress. We visited on a hot sunny morning just before catching the ferry back to Split and it took us just over an hour for this visit.

A must visit when in Hvar. Make sure you wear comfy walking shoes. The pathway is fairly flat with small pebbles. If you get tired going part way up, there are seats along the way plus there’s a small store to buy water and cold drinks. From the top, the view of Hvar is spectacular as you can see the islands nearby. At the top, there’s a dining area for drinks and food plus a couple of gift stores with handmade crafts. There’s even a prison. The admission to the fortress is 10 Euros for adults. If it’s not within your budget, there are a few photo opts part way up. I would have loved seeing the sunset here.

If you love to hike and like some really stunning views of the ocean, coastline, the town and the islands you're in for a treat. On a bright and breezy day it could be even more rewarding. Do not miss.

This was such a treat!! We walked all the way from downtown to the top of the fortress. The views were totally worth the climb!! Good restaurant at the top with an interesting cocktail bar. Probably one of the best activities this side of the island!