Secret Bays of Hvar: Hidden Coves Only Locals Know (2026)
From the noble house of Dubovica where our family origins lie to the dramatic cliffs of Red Rocks, here is the local guide to Hvar's secret bays.
Hvar's coastline is riddled with hidden bays, rocky inlets, and sheltered coves that never appear in guidebooks. While most visitors stick to the town beaches and the Pakleni Islands, the real magic lies in the places you can only reach by boat — or by a long walk down an unmarked trail.
Here are the secret bays we take our guests to, and how you can find them yourself.
Hvar's South Coast
Hvar's south coast faces the open Adriatic, carved by wind and waves into dozens of deep inlets. This is the wild side of the island — dramatic cliffs, empty bays, and water colours that change from deep blue to emerald green as you cruise east from Hvar Town.
Borće Green Lagoon
Just a few minutes from Hvar Town on the south coast, before you reach Milna, you'll find the Borće Green Lagoon — a sheltered emerald-green inlet that changes colour throughout the day as the light shifts. The water is calm, shallow enough to stand in places, and glows with an otherworldly green hue.
This is one of our favourite stops — perfect for a 30-minute swim between other destinations. The rocky shores provide ledges for jumping in, and the underwater visibility is exceptional.
How to get there: By boat, just 5–10 minutes from Hvar harbour heading south toward Milna. A regular stop on our South Coast & Hidden Beaches tour.
Zaraće
Zaraće is a dramatic bay flanked by towering rock formations that jut out of the sea like giant fins. The swimming is outstanding — deep, clear water with a rocky seabed that's perfect for snorkelling.
There are few nice restaurants with local food right next to the beach. The approach by boat is spectacular — the rock formations are even more impressive from the water.
How to get there: By boat, about 20 minutes east of Hvar Town. Also accessible by a narrow road and steep footpath from above.
