The farming system on Stari Grad Plain, based on geometrical parcels with dry stone wall boundaries, changed very little in the past 24 centuries. Photograph by Peter Forsberg, Alamy Stock Photo ...

2025 marked the second time I participated in a Spartan. The last time I did it was in 2019, on a soggy day in December. The Spartan Stadion course at Twickenham Stadium was a cool experience, but ...

The island of Hvar is one of Croatia’s most iconic destinations, but the journey there can be just as memorable as the island itself—especially if you start from the coastal city of Split. The trip ...

The Croatian island of Hvar, known for its vibrant nightlife, is implementing noise restrictions to curb rowdy tourist behavior. The move comes as Croatia experiences a surge in tourism, with visitor ...

As you make your way up the steep hill and a bead of sweat begins to roll down your neck, you might wonder, "Why am I enduring strenuous exercise on my vacation?" When you reach Hvar Fortress, your ...

Day or night, the place to see and been seen in Central Dalmatia is Hvar Town. Fashionable shops and quaint bistros inhabit the centuries-old buildings, and, in its summer prime, the citizens and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

They call Hvar the “sunny island”, and with good reason. This long thin island in Central Dalmatia officially gets the most hours of sunshine in Croatia – all the better to enjoy its rolling hills of ...

Spend a day on the water exploring these lesser-known Mediterranean islands. The island of Hvar is one of Croatia’s most iconic destinations, but the journey there can be just as memorable as the ...