Tourism in Croatia dates back to the 19th century. When there are first signs of development and economic activity. Croatia is rich in natural beauty and numerous historical and cultural monuments, various events which are every year more and more famous and popular. Throughout history, the decline in revenues from tourism and a small number of visitors felt only in time of war, which therefore does not show the unpopularity of the country, but only some of the reasons for their inability security. Of course, the best example in the development of tourism, is the island of Hvar. The beginnings of tourism recorded in 1868. Establishment of an association called Hvar Hygienic Society (Societa igienica di Lesina, Heil - Vereins von Lesina). Today the island of Hvar has twenty hotels, thousands of accommodation and catering facilities, as well as travel agencies. Popularity island of Hvar gained mainly in the city of Hvar; known for its numerous monuments from the Renaissance, developed the beautiful coast which favored the development of spa and health tourism, and for the last couple of years as a party destination which attracted a large number of young people on a tourist visit Hvar. Through the content of the work is described in the gradual development of tourism, the impact of tourism on the economy of the Republic of Croatia, and examples. Also, more detailed view is shown with reference to island of Hvar.