Comparison
Hvar or Salento? Which to choose for a group trip
Hvar or Salento: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Hvar | Salento | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Budget | €€€budget.3 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Jun–Sep | Jun–Jul, September |
| Vibe | RelaxNightlife | RelaxFood & WineNightlife |
Which one?
- Pick Hvar if your group is after relaxing and nightlife. The best time to go is Jun–Sep.
- Pick Salento if your group is after good food and wine and want to spend less. The best time to go is Jun–Jul, September.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Hvar
Croatia
Bays reached by boat, the Pakleni islands off the harbour and summer nightlife famous across Dalmatia. Hiring a boat as a group brings the cost per person down.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- Budget
- €€€budget.3
RelaxNightlifeFrom the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Salento
Italy
Two seas a few kilometres apart, farmhouses to rent as a big group, pizzica music and summer food festivals. Gallipoli and Otranto are the handiest bases for the beaches.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
RelaxFood & WineNightlifeFrom the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.