Ferries from Ancona to Stari Grad (Hvar)
The link between Ancona and Hvar is temporarily not served by any ferry companies on the NetFerry website.
There aren't alternative routes to Stari Grad (Hvar)
Ancona is the main passenger port in Italy and about 1.5 million travelers pass through each year. The elbow shaped port has meant that this stretch of sea has been used as a port since antiquity beginning with the Greeks, who founded the city. The Greeks also gave Ancona its name that was inspired by its shape, as Ankon means elbow in Greek. Under the Romans the port was enlarged under the Emperor Trajan, they erected a triumphal arch in the port in his honor. The Saracen raids then destroyed the port, which was rebuilt and fortified during the period when Ancona became a Maritime Repub... [More information]
Address: Banchina Nazario Sauro, 18, 60121 Ancona AN
Directions: Google Map @ Ancona, port
The beautiful city of Stari Grad is located on the island of Hvar, in Croatia. The city has a beautiful centre with an ancient Greek agricultural area that has been given UNESCO status. Stari Grad lots of hotels and quality accommodation as well as plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you entertained. History The city was founded by a Greek population from the island of Paro, who gave it the name of Pharos, then from 1200, it was known as Civitas Vetu. However, the city was inhabited from before this period which has been proven by the Neolithic ceramics that were excavated in the near... [More information]