Hotels near Vrboska

Vrboska is a fishing village built around a long, narrow inlet crossed by three small stone bridges, which is why locals call it Mala Venecija (Little Venice). With around 500 permanent residents, it's the smallest of the island's main settlements and one of the most photogenic, with stone houses leaning toward the water and fishing nets drying on the quay.

The fortified Church of St. Mary (Crkva Sv. Marije), built in the 16th century to double as a refuge during Ottoman raids, dominates the village. Its battlements and roof terrace are open in summer for around EUR 3 and offer the best view in town. Vrboska sits at the head of a sheltered bay with several small beaches in walking distance, plus a long, shaded pine-forest beach (Soline) about 1 km east.

Pro Tip: Visit on a weekday morning, eat lunch at one of the konobas overlooking the inlet, then walk the 20-minute coastal path to Jelsa for an afternoon swim. The route stays low along the water and is mostly shaded.