Španjola Fortress, Hvar

It is a very nice walk up to the fortress, with nice garden along the way. The view at the top is breathtaking, stunning landscape. The fort itself is amazing, a complex layout with different rooms, like a dungeon and an archeology exhibit with many old amphorae. I have been there in May (off season) in the late afternoon, there was no queue and not so many people inside. I got the ticket at the entrance. They accept cards. I highly recommend the visit!

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!

A few minutes by car from the city centre. There is a free parking and the view is something special. There are no words to describe. There is a view point in shades just beside the fortress so you don't have to go in if you don't want. It was so hot today that we stayed in the shade and soak up the views.

Small fortress with super views of Hvar town and the marina. It’s worth going up just for the view. It’s the best part of going to Hvar. The terrace cafe inside is very cute but with a limited menu (just drinks and ice-creams). There are two gift shops inside. The arsenal was closed when we visited. If you don’t want to pay €10 entry fees, you can just go to the walking track behind the fortress which has equally great views and lots of chairs/benches. The hike is wonderful and gardens along the way are really nice. Lots of seating to admire the views. If you don’t want to climb up, you can take a taxi up (what we did) and walk down.

Also known as Hvar Spanish Fortress, this stronghold is located on a former Illyrian settlement. Getting to the peak involves a steep but scenic climb up some cobbled switchback trails. The fortress is ticketed to enter, and you can explore on your own or join a guided tour for a deeper dive.

The only reason for 4 stars was because of two reasons. The walk up is a lot for the average person and it seemed that some of the fortress was closed off, maybe for good reasons. The fortress entrance process was very easy, just pay at the entrance. The fortress itself is really cool. All and all a must do. Some amazing views of Hvar Town.

This is an interesting place. We found the fort to be mildly interesting, but the walk to the fort and the views to the fort to be breathtaking. We visited in mid-May and were impressed by a large number of cacti in bloom on the pathway leading to the fort. There were also a few remaining iris in bloom with plenty of post-bloom foliage.

Not sure why but entree today was free (off season? 16.04), super views, great castle, lots of places to sit, a cafe, cannons ans cannon balls. Highlight for this antiquity nut, was a room displaying retrieved amphora and other vessels from a Roman shipwreck and an anchor. Very cool. The hike up is wonderful, gardens were simply splendid. Lots of seating to admire the views on your way up. Sp worth the hike, a must on your visit to Hvar Island.