Public Water Fountains

Drink tap. Refill. Repeat.

Jelsa

The charming town of Jelsa, nestled on the northern coast of Hvar Island, is taking steps toward a greener future. As part of the Refill Hvar initiative, four new public water fountains have been installed across the municipality—making it easier than ever to refill your bottle with clean, safe tap water.

Whether you're exploring the town, relaxing by the sea, or heading out on a hike - refill for free and help reduce single-use plastic. Every sip counts!

Vrboska

The picturesque town of Vrboska, known for its stone bridges and peaceful canals, has joined the Refill Hvar movement with three new public water fountains. Located in convenient spots around the town, these fountains offer free, clean, and safe tap water for everyone.

Bring your reusable bottle, explore the charm of Vrboska, and help us reduce plastic waste—one refill at a time!

Zavala

The peaceful village of Zavala on Hvar’s southern coast now has its own public water fountain - perfect for refilling reusable bottles with fresh, safe tap water.

Whether you're heading to the beach or strolling through the village, skip the plastic and refill for free. Small steps make a big difference!

Ivan Dolac

The coastal village of Ivan Dolac now has a new public water fountain - making it easy to refill your bottle with clean, safe tap water.

By choosing to refill instead of buying single-use plastic bottles, you're helping protect the island's nature. Drink local. Refill. Repeat.

Raising awareness

Discover Croatian tap water

To Our Valued Visitors 

Dear Visitors,

Welcome to Hvar, one of the sunniest and most beautiful island in the Adriatic! Whether you're here to relax by the beach, hike through olive groves, or explore charming stone villages, we invite you to enjoy your stay in a more eco-friendly and refreshing way.

As part of our island-wide effort to reduce plastic waste, we’re proud to offer safe, high-quality tap water that’s free to drink—and even better, free to refill.

Croatian tap water is some of the cleanest in Europe, coming from natural underground springs and monitored regularly for safety. There’s truly no need to buy bottled water—just bring a reusable bottle and refill as you go!

 

💦 Why Refill?

✅ Safe & Tasty – Our tap water is cool, clean, and completely safe to drink.
🌍 Eco-Friendly – Every refill helps cut down on single-use plastic bottles, keeping our land and sea clean.
💸 Budget-Friendly – Skip buying bottled water and save your money!
🚶 Adventure-Ready – Perfect for hikers, cyclists, families, and explorers on the move.

📍 Refill Stations Are Available In:

  • Jelsa – around town, near beaches, and along the harbor promenade

  • Vrboska – near the marina, town center, and beach Soline

  • Ivan Dolac – convenient for beachgoers and holiday homes

  • Zavala – on the peaceful south coast, close to walking trails and sea access

💙 Be Part of the Change

By choosing to refill instead of buying bottled water, you’re joining a growing movement of travelers who care about the places they visit. You’re helping us protect Hvar’s natural beauty, support local sustainability efforts, and keep the island clean for future generations.

 

Refill. Respect. Repeat.

Enjoy Hvar—refresh the right way. 🌿

For Accommodation Providers 

Dear rental owners, hoteliers, and hosts,

The island of Hvar is becoming known not only for its natural beauty but also for its commitment to sustainable tourism. The Refill Hvar – Pour It Up for Less Plastic project gives you the opportunity to be part of this positive change.

💧 Did you know?

Tap water in Croatia is among the cleanest and highest-quality in Europe – completely safe to drink and available to everyone.

🏡 How your accommodation can help:

 

✅ Inform your guests:

  • Display a message in rooms or apartments:
    “Our tap water is safe to drink. Use your bottle and refill it for free!”

  • Include the message in:

    • printed brochures

    • welcome emails

    • house rules or guest apps

✅ Promote refill locations:

  • Share a map showing public refill stations (in Jelsa, Vrboska, Zavala, Ivan Dolac)

  • Display a QR code linking to the online map

✅ Add extra value for your guests:

  • Offer reusable bottles as:

    • souvenirs

    • complimentary gifts

    • optional purchases

  • Highlight your sustainable practices on Booking.com, Airbnb, and other platforms.

🌍 Your contribution matters:

By reducing single-use plastic:

  • we protect the sea and environment

  • we lower waste disposal costs

  • we provide an authentic, responsible experience for guests

Together, we make a difference. You are a key partner in preserving Hvar.

Clean-up actions

Join us in keeping Hvar clean

Beach Clean/up Actions

As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability during our project we will organize two clean-up actions of beaches. We aim to protect Hvar's natural beauty by removing plastic waste and marine debris from coastal areas. In collaboration with local volunteers, eco conscious travelers, and partner organizations, we gather to clean beaches, raise awareness about plastic pollution, and promote the Refill philosophy: reduce, reuse and refill. Every clean-up action is toward preserving Hvar's coastline for future generations and supporting a cleaner, healthier planet.  

Monitoring Waste Collected

As a part of our beach clean-up efforts we place a strong focus on monitoring and analyzing the waste collected on island's shores. After clean-up action volunteers help sort and categorize the waste by type - plastic, glass, metal, paper and organic material. This data is carefully recorded to track pollution patterns, identify the most common waste sources, and measure the impact of our clean-up initiatives over time. By monitoring the gathered waste, we gain valuable insight that guide our awareness campaigns, support policy recommendations, and help build a cleaner, more sustainable future for Hvar.

Stay connected!

Want to stay up to date with clean-up actions and other activities during project Refill Hvar?

Follow our journey on Facebook and Instagram! Updates, event announcements, and behind-the-scenes moments will be shared through the social media accounts of the NGOs and partners involved in the project.

Join us online and be part of the movement for a cleaner, more sustainable Hvar!