BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

Vrboska is the smallest island town on the northern coast of the island of Hvar, in the Split-Dalmatia County. Administratively it belongs to the municipality of Jelsa. Located in a deep bay, untouched pine forests, rich historical heritage and interesting architecture. Vrboska has a beautiful islet in the middle of the bay, connected by bridges, which is why it is called Little Venice. Today, Vrboska has about five hundred inhabitants who are exclusively engaged in tourism and fishing. You can reach Vrboska from Split via Hvar (by catamaran) or Sarg Grad (by ferry).

HISTORY, CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS

Vrboska was named after the town of Vrbanj, since it was founded as the port of Vrbanja, or from the Latin verboscam, meaning wooded bay. It was built in the Middle Ages, no later than the 15th century. The oldest building is the church of St. Peter, built before the 14th century. Nearby, on the Hvar ager, there are the remains of an ancient villa rusticae. The historic core of the town – the Pjaca – is located around the Church of St. Mary to behind the church of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of the town. The Romanesque church of St. Peter from the 12th century is historically significant. The Fisherman's Museum and Kaštilac, a watchtower from the 16th century, are also significant for the town.

BEACHES

Of the beaches, the most popular is on the Soline peninsula, where there are several pebble coves on the south side and stone slabs on the north side. On the north side, overlooking Brač, there is a nudist camp. The coves of Maslinica, Rapa (with a small cave) and Palinica are also on the north side. The nearby islet of Zečevo is also a popular bathing spot, but for nudists.

OTHER CONTENT

Vrboska is a famous tourist center. The offer includes restaurants and bars, as well as cultural and entertainment events. From restaurants, visit Gardelin, Bonaca, Škojić, Trica Gardelin, Soline and Kapar's and the Lem tavern. Taste traditional Dalmatian specialties, fresh fish and quality Hvar wine, white - for which Vrboska is famous. For nightlife, you will need to go to Hvar, as well as anyone who wants to have a good night's sleep. SPORTS Diving and sea fun are must-do activities during the summer. On land, you can walk, jog or explore the area by bike.

WHAT TO DO AND EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES

Daily day trips are organized from Vrboska to the famous Zlatni Rat beach on Brač, Makarska and the island of Hvar. You can also take a ferry from Stari Grad or a catamaran from Hvar to Split, the cultural and entertainment center of all of Dalmatia.

ACCOMMODATION

In terms of accommodation, in addition to private accommodation arrangements, there is the Adriatic Hotel with a well-maintained beach and sports facilities, the Nudist Camp with a nudist beach and a number of other facilities, and the ACI Marina Vrboska, open to sailors throughout the year.