Vrboska

Vrboska , the smallest town on the sunny island Hvar . Vrboska has a beautiful little island in the middle of the bay connected with bridges, and therefore it is named Little Venice .

Things to see:

One of the sights for which Vrboska can be proud of is the fishermen’s museum . The Museum collection includes all traditional fishermen’s equipment. There is also an old reconstructed fishermen’s house which leaves an impressive image of the hard life of the former inhabitants. The most outstanding object is the church (fortress) of St. Mary of Grace from the 16th century , built from the local people for the defense against the Turks. It is the most beautiful fortress in Croatia . In the western direction from the church- fortress is the parish- church of St. Lovrinac from the 15th. The interior of the church of St.Lovre keeps a inestimable painting treasure ascribed to the renaissance maestro Tiziano Vecellio , Veronese , Jacopo de Ponte Bassano , Giuseppe Alabardi , Antonio Scuri , Tiziano Aspetti , and the filigran- artist Benvenuto Cellini .

Things to do:

A Fisherman’s night is organized in Vrboska in early August with delicious fish and other local food being offered.

Vrboska is known for its beautiful gravel and sandy beaches, clear air, crystal blue sea and untouched nature

The ACI marina Vrboska opened for the yachtsmen during the whole year.