When talking about life on an island, it can be said that its inhabitants live a specific way of life, and that it is determined by living in a unique space. Podgorelec (2008) notes that each island lives according to its own different customs, regulations and laws, and also notes the inability of the island's inhabitants to overcome the conditions that nature has set for them. With all the favorable factors and imaginings of life on the island as idyllic and harmonious, it should be pointed out that everyday life on the island and its communities face various problems and limitations every day. The results of the research indicate that the island of Hvar, as well as many other Croatian islands and rural areas, are perceived by young people as areas that, apart from the recognized natural potential for the development of tourism, have many shortcomings and obstacles to realizing their life prospects. Young people suggest the lack of sports and entertainment activities as the biggest problems on the island, that is, the lack of resources for quality leisure time, and poor transport connections. To a large extent, the impossibility of further education, are also cosidered significant, excess free time and unemployment are also considered problems. Regarding the issue of spending free time, the results showed that young people spend most of their free time with friends. When assessing the quality of life, almost half believe that life is generally good. Also, almost all respondents believe that the dialect is a treasure of the tradition of every place and island, and that they are emotionally attached to their place, that is, the island.