Comparison · Hvar vs Ibiza · Croatia / Spain
Hvar vs Ibiza
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Hvar for Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands, lower day-to-day costs and a short break; choose Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights. Hvar is generally less expensive, and the two are about 1,344 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,344 km
- Less expensive
- Hvar
- Best time for Hvar
- May–June and September
- Best time for Ibiza
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Hvar | Ibiza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Spain |
| Known for | Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands and Lavender | Clubbing, Dalt Vila and Sunsets |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 6 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $160–$300 | $220–$380 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | August, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 12°C (54°F) | January, 15°C (59°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 6 | 13 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 4 |
| Beaches | Palmižana | Cala Comte |
| Airports | SPU | IBZ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hvar for…
Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands, lower day-to-day costs and a short break. Hvar is a long, narrow island off the Dalmatian coast, about an hour by catamaran from Split. Hvar Town, at its western end, has a Renaissance main square, a hilltop fortress and a harbour full of yachts, and it is known for its summer nightlife and the…
Choose Ibiza for…
Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights. Ibiza is a Balearic island about 40 km long, famous for its summer club scene but also home to a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the fortified hilltop old town of Dalt Vila, a Phoenician necropolis and the seagrass meadows that keep its water so…
Top sights compared
| # | Hvar | Ibiza |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Stephen's Square and Hvar Cathedral | Dalt Vila |
| 2 | Fortica (Spanish Fortress) | Ibiza Cathedral |
| 3 | Arsenal and Hvar Theatre | Puig des Molins |
| 4 | Franciscan Monastery | Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) |
| 5 | Pakleni Islands | La Marina and Sa Penya |
Food compared
| Hvar | Ibiza |
|---|---|
| Hvar gregada | Bullit de peix |
| Peka | Sofrit pagès |
| Hvar paprenjak | Ensalada payesa |
| Grilled fish with blitva | Flaó |
Which is cheaper?
Hvar is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $160–$300 per person there, against $220–$380 in Ibiza (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hvar on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,344 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 11 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hvar or Ibiza cheaper?
Hvar is usually less expensive: about $160–$300 a day mid-range against $220–$380 (estimates).
+Is Hvar or Ibiza better for a first trip?
Pick Hvar for Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands, lower day-to-day costs and a short break, or Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights.
+How far is Hvar from Ibiza?
About 1,344 km in a straight line.