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Vrboska
This pretty small town is the most picturesque place not only on the island of Hvar but in all Dalmatia and it is no wonder why it is called as Little Venice. Along its waterfront and extending to the very end of the bay is a row of well-proportioned buildings belonged to Hvar’s past ship-owners and traders of the 16th century. Mediterranean folk architecture sits side by side with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque features. The furthest part of this stretch of the shoreline, known as Podva Vrboska is known for its islet in the middle of the bay on which a miniature park is built. The canal is fed by a stream which is plentiful in winter and with the facades of the old houses reflected in the water, the effect is extremely picturesque.
This little place will bring life back to a tiresome body, and necessary peace to one's spirit. Everyone can verify this by coming here.
Add a glass of one of Hvar's well known wines and the experience is complete.
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Vrboska
This pretty small town is the most picturesque place not only on the island of Hvar but in all Dalmatia and it is no wonder why it is called as Little Venice. Along its waterfront and extending to the very end of the bay is a row of well-proportioned buildings belonged to Hvar’s past ship-owners and traders of the 16th century. Mediterranean folk architecture sits side by side with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque features. The furthest part of this stretch of the shoreline, known as Podva Vrboska is known for its islet in the middle of the bay on which a miniature park is built. The canal is fed by a stream which is plentiful in winter and with the facades of the old houses reflected in the water, the effect is extremely picturesque.
This little place will bring life back to a tiresome body, and necessary peace to one's spirit. Everyone can verify this by coming here.
Add a glass of one of Hvar's well known wines and the experience is complete.
How te reach Vrboska
By car
If you are travelling to Vrboska by car, depending on the direction (Austria, Slovenia, Hungary) you need to go through Zagreb or Rijeka to reach Split or Drvenik with main Croatian highway A1.
Western Hvar - From Split you have the option to take the ferry to Stari Grad on Hvar (1 hour 45 minutes).
Eastern Hvar - From Drvenik (south of Makarska) you have the option to take the ferry to Sućuraj on Hvar island (25 minutes).
Travelling Hint: Passengers travelling by car are requested to be at the terminal at least 1 hour before departure, in high season it is advisable to be at the terminal at least 1.30 hour before departure since car ferry service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beware that many hotels in Hvar town do not have parking places. Car petrol stations in Hvar are available in Jelsa and Hvar town, and are opened the whole day only during summer season.
Ferry info: https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en/ferry-croatia
• To Vrboska, island Hvar by Plane
The closest international airports to Vrboska, Hvar are the ones in Split and Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik is 100km from Drvenik and ferry Drvenik - Sucuraj). From Dubrovnik, frequent bus lines are available to Drvenik or Split. Split Airport is situated 30 km from Split ferry station. Transfer of passengers from the Airport is organized by buses, also there is a local bus every 20 minutes and taxis are available during the operating time of Split Airport.
When you reach Split you can choose one of the sea transports to Hvar town, Stari Grad or Jelsa, by catamarans or ferries.
• To Hvar by Ferry
There are daily ferry lines from Split to Stari Grad and from Drvenik to Sućuraj, as well as catamaran lines from Split to Jelsa and from Split to the town of Hvar.
Arriving by Ferry and Catamaran
Most visitors arrive by ferry or catamaran with the national ferry company, Jadrolinija. There are four entry points to Hvar, only one of which (Stari Grad) has a bus meeting the ferries.
Stari Grad is the main car ferry terminal for the island and about 6km from Vrboska. There are regular ferries throughout the year.
Jelsa has a daily catamaran from Split via Bol, departing at 1600. Jelsa is about 3km from Vrboska, a pretty 35-minute coastal walk for those with energy.
Hvar Town has daily catamarans to and from Split. Hvar is about 25m from Vrboska.
On the eastern tip of Hvar is the small port of Sucuraj, which is the most convenient entry point to Hvar from Dubrovnik and the south. The ferry crossing from Drvenik is 30 mins and the ensuing drive to Vrboska is 60km (about 75 minutes).
By bus
Arriving by Bus from the Ferry
On arrival at the Stari Grad ferry, there are two buses waiting to transport passengers, the first to Hvar Town and the second to Jelsa.
Take the Jelsa bus, which will stop first in Stari Grad and (depending on which ferry) some of the inland villages as well, before dropping you off at the bus station in Vrboska by the main bridge opposite the old town. Place your luggage in the undercarriage of the bus.
Please note there is no bus meeting the peak season 01:30 crossing, so make alternative arrangements. There are no connecting buses from the ferry and catamaran crossings to Jelsa, Hvar Town and Sucuraj.
• From Dubrovnik to Vrboska
Vrboska, Hvar can currently be reached from Dubrovnik only by a combination of airplane, bus or rental car, ferry and catamaran
The quickest and most-direct route from Dubrovnik to Hvar is by car or bus to Drvenik and then ferry to Sućuraj. Drvenik is a small town on the Makarska Riviera, located midway between Ploce and Makarska. It can be reached by car or by taking the Dubrovnik - Split bus and exiting at Drvenik. The ferry operates 10 times per day during the summer season and takes 25 minutes to reach Sućuraj. During winter, the ferry lines are reduced by half. Once in Sućuraj, which is on the eastern end of the island, you must rent a car, take a bus or arrange private transfer to Vrboska
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