For decades Ibiza has been a magnet for tourists. Whether it’s party-goers looking for the hottest nightclub or sun worshippers seeking out hidden beaches, this Spanish island is often at the top of people’s travel bucket lists. But its popularity means large crowds of visitors and in recent months this has caused tension among locals.
Anti-tourism protests were held on the island earlier this summer, along with linked demonstrations on the neighbouring Balearic islands of Majorca and Menorca. Those seeking an alternative to Ibiza have turned elsewhere and one island in Croatia has garnered a reputation for being the ‘new Ibiza’. Hvar, a stretch of land in the Adriatic sea off the coast of Split, has fast become the go-to destination for travellers seeking a party holiday.
READ MORE: The ‘overlooked’ beach near Greater Manchester to escape the crowds this summer Hvar is a short ferry ride from Split, which you can fly to directly from Manchester Airport with one way tickets starting from just over £100, and returns available for a similar price. Naturally summer is the height of the tourist season, but with temperatures reaching pleasant highs of 26C in September, it's the perfect location for a late summer getaway. Hvar can be reached by ferry from Split in mainland Croatia (Image: Getty Images) One of Hvar’s most famous beach clubs is Carpe Diem, which is actually located on its own island a short boat ride away.
A beachfront bar and restaurant during the day.