Španjola Fortress, Hvar

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.

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.

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.

The views are the best here at this fortress. The walk up is about 10-15 minutes and can make you break a sweat but it's totally worth it. At the top you can get different angles of the bay, watch all the cruises and yachts coming in and out and also have a drink or two at their bar on top. Highly recommended if you go to Havr you cannot miss this spot. I believe it's like €10 to go in.

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.

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.