Likova Glava

Likova Glava is a modest hill in the Bogomolje area, on the eastern side of the island of Hvar, within Split-Dalmatia County. Standing under a hundred metres tall, it hides traces of settlement going back thousands of years, making it a rewarding stop for travellers who like exploring the quieter corners of Hvar.

Where exactly is Likova Glava?

The hill rises to roughly 83 metres above sea level, close to the hamlets of Banov Dvor and Vrvolići, both part of Bogomolje's scattered settlement pattern. Bogomolje itself sits about 2 km from the coast, at an altitude of around 250 m, and is split into four historic hamlets: Selo (the centre), Račevinja (west), Jerkov Dvor (south) and Glava Maslinova (east). This dispersed layout of hamlets is typical of older Hvar settlements, where homes were traditionally built closer to fields and pastures than to the sea.

What is there to see on the hill?

Likova Glava is more than just a viewpoint — it's also an archaeological site. The hill preserves the remains of a prehistoric hillfort, a fortified settlement with a roughly circular ground plan, characteristic of Bronze and Iron Age Dalmatia. Such hillforts were usually built on elevated ground offering a clear view of the surrounding land, which matches Likova Glava's position overlooking the Bogomolje area.

The hill also has ecological significance: it's one of the known habitats of Barbitistes kaltenbachi, a rare bush-cricket species endemic to Croatia and found only in a small area of the central Dalmatian islands. For nature lovers and anyone interested in entomology, that's an extra reason to pay attention to this unassuming stretch of land.

How do you get to Likova Glava?

Access runs through Bogomolje, reached by a local road that crosses the wilder, eastern part of Hvar from the island's main towns such as Jelsa, Hvar Town or Sućuraj. From the village centre, the hill is best reached on foot, following local paths connecting the hamlets of Banov Dvor and Vrvolići. The terrain is rocky and dry Mediterranean scrubland, so comfortable footwear and water are essential, especially in summer.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions, with milder temperatures and greener maquis vegetation. Summer heat can be intense in this part of the island, particularly on the largely shadeless hill, so an early morning visit is the better option during the hottest months.

Frequently asked questions

What is Likova Glava? It's a hill about 83 metres high in the Bogomolje area of Hvar island, known for the remains of a prehistoric hillfort and as the habitat of a rare endemic bush-cricket species.

Can you visit the archaeological site? The hillfort remains sit on open, undeveloped land with no tourist infrastructure — visit respectfully, as archaeological heritage, without disturbing the site.

How do you get to Bogomolje? Via the local road crossing Hvar's eastern side from Jelsa, Hvar Town or Sućuraj; having your own car or scooter makes it much easier to reach this less-visited part of the island.

What else is worth seeing nearby? The hamlets of Bogomolje itself — Selo, Račevinja, Jerkov Dvor and Glava Maslinova — as well as the coastline about 2 km from the village centre.