Vrboska, Hvar Island

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Vrboska, Hvar Island --stone bridge

On the northern coast of Hvar Island, Vrboska is one of the most charming villages. It looks like no other village with a cluster of typically Dalmatian houses along an inlet traversed by a multi-arched stone bridge. Near the bridge is a tiny green reef, the very picture of tranquility. It's like a little corner of Venice.

The town and harbour is at the base of a deep cove carpeted with pine forests, olive trees and vineyards; at one end of the cove is an ACI Marina.

What to See

The town contains several worthwhile sites:

A Fishing Museum recalls the town's history of fishing, and the

Church of Sv Marija is an interesting example of a fortified church. In the late 16th century when the Turks were attacking the coast, the townspeople rebuilt the existing 15th-century church into a real fortress, the only one in Dalmatia. You can climb onto the terrace for a great view.

Accommodation in Vrboska

Hotels

Two-star Hotels in Vrboska
Hotel Settlement Adriatica --simple but adequate

Private Accommodation

Villa Ema

Getting to Vrboska

There are no ferries to Vrboska but the town is only 7km from Stari Grad which receives most of the ferries to Hvar Island. Buses to Vrboska meet many ferries in summer and some ferries the rest of the year. There are also several daily buses to Hvar Town, Jelsa and Sucuraj.

Tourist Information in Vrboska

The tourist office (tel 021-774 137) is right in the centre of town and helps to find private accommodation.

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