Stari Grad

Stari Grad is the island's ancient capital, founded by Greek settlers and set at the head of a long, sheltered bay beside the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain. As the main car-ferry port it is the practical gateway to the island, yet its old town is quieter, more lived-in and noticeably better value than Hvar Town, with stone houses lining narrow lanes and a working harbour. For investors, Stari Grad offers heritage character at a discount to the glamour capital. Apartments and stone houses trade around 3,500-4,500 EUR per m2, below Hvar Town's prime, while the ferry link and year-round community broaden the rental base, lifting gross yields toward 3.4-3.8%. The UNESCO plain and protected setting limit sprawl, supporting steady appreciation in line with the island's 3-7% projected 2026 growth.

Stari Grad in Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia