The sunniest island on the Croatian coast with an average of 2,718 sunny hours per year. According to the Traveller magazine from 1997, what makes Hvar one of the most desirable destinations and one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world is its untouched nature, crystal clear sea, lovely coves and beaches, scents and nuances of the picturesque lavender fields, vineyards, olive groves, as well as numerous historical and cultural sights and hospitable locals. Here you can find 13th-century walls, a hilltop fortress, and a main square anchored by the Renaissance-era.