Fortica (Spanish Fortress)
Hvar, Croatia

Fortica (Spanish Fortress)

Type: fortress / viewpoint

A 16th-century fortress built during Venetian rule, dominating the town of Hvar from the hilltop. It offers a spectacular panoramic view of the town, the harbor, and the Pakleni Islands. Inside the fortress there is a museum and a small vineyard.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~6.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket is purchased at the fortress entrance. The ascent on foot takes about 15-20 minutes up steep stairs. A visit early in the morning or at sunset is recommended for a better view and less heat.

Parking nearby

Hvar parking d.o.o.

Hvar parking d.o.o.

Closed garage/underground 302m to the landmark

Address: Trg Marka Miličića 9, Hvar

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–12:00 Tuesday: 08:00–12:00 Wednesday: 08:00–12:00 Thursday: 08:00–12:00 Friday: 08:00–12:00 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Phone: +385 98 317 124

Hvar City Center Parking

Hvar City Center Parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 327m to the landmark

Address: Dolac, Hvar

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +385 98 317 124

Hvar City Parking 4

Hvar City Parking 4

Open 24 hours garage/underground 445m to the landmark

Address: Ulica Dinka Kovačevića, Hvar

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +385 98 317 124

Caric Parking

Caric Parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 454m to the landmark

Address: Ive Miličića, Hvar

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +385 97 738 1803

Hvar City parking 2

Hvar City parking 2

Open 24 hours garage/underground 485m to the landmark

Address: Antifašizma, Hvar

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +385 98 317 124

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