The road from Pitve to Zavala is an epic adventure in Hvar

Located on the island of Hvar, in the district of Jelsa, in Croatia, the road from Pitve to Zavala is an epic adventure.

Pitve-Zavala road

Is the road from Pitve to Zavala unpaved?

The road is totally unpaved. It’s very steep in parts and tops out at 440m (1,443ft) above sea level. The drive offers stunning views: during your stay on the island of Hvar, be sure to drive this road. The road has steep drop-offs. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 25 and 45 minutes.

How long is the road from Pitve to Zavala?

The road is 6.9 km (4.28 miles) long. It’s a fire road over the top of the hill, suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles rather than normal cars. The road runs north-south from the town of Pitve (in the center of the island) to Zavala and other settlements on the south side of the island.

Is the road from Pitve to Zavala still in use?

Located in the southern part of the country, the road was bypassed by Tunel Pitve in the early sixties. The tunnel was sharply carved by the army in 1962 to carry water. However, it was never used for that purpose and was converted into a road tunnel, opening to traffic on November 24, 1963.

 

 

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