Compared to Ibiza, the European island, beloved by British tourists, wants to change the reputation of the party and implements rules to achieve that this summer. Hvar is a Croatian island located off the coast of the popular city of Split, and is known for its nightlife and party scene. However, the island is following suits from other popular tourist spots in Europe, introducing summer restrictions on nightlife.
HVAR city council voted at the closure meeting this summer to maintain noise limits below 85 dB. Croatian media outlet Dnevnik says this will be the equivalent of noisy traffic and busy restaurants. As the busy tourist season approached, it was pushed back from the local hospitality sector. However, the council reportedly hopes the island will be considered a more relaxed, family-friendly destination, rather than a go-to Roudy Party Tourism.
Dalijoshalic, CEO of travel agency VIP Holiday Booker, said that bars and clubs on HVAR Island played loud music, “encouraging excessive parties among visitors, contributing to the image of “party destinations” of Croatia tourism.”
The fines above the 85 mission limit are 1,320 euros (about 1,100 pounds) for businesses and 300 euros (about 255 pounds) for individuals, the guidelines say. Meanwhile, repeated offenders may face additional fines.
“Croatia has increasingly built its reputation as a family-friendly destination, offering cultural richness, natural beauty and a relaxing atmosphere,” added Sharich.
Vicko Visković of the Hospitality Association's dictum factum described the move as a “disaster” to Dnevnik.hr. “We've always supported stricter rules and better surveillance, but now we're heading from extreme to different rules. This isn't the right approach,” he said.
Hvar's main tourist season is getting closer as summer months approaches. The island has been popular with British tourists over the past few years, flying to splits and boating on sunny islands.
The island has been compared to Ibiza in the past and could change with the introduction of stricter rules for the nightlife business.
