Towns Jelsa and Vrboska | Island of Hvar | A Piece of Croatian paradise


Vrboska
''Along a narrow and curving fjord, unusual only as wonders are on Hvar island, there lies Vrboska – the smallest town on the island.

But even if it is the smallest, Vrboska is the treasure of the island. Founded in the 15th century, it is often referred to as "Little Venice" due to numerous small bridges.

From the entrance, which in its widest part, surrounded with thick pine forest, it narrows curving into a canal along both sides of which are situated picturesque architectural objects of Gothic, Neo-Renaissance and Baroque style.

The narrow, curving, streets, the pine forest, the stone buildings, and a small islet in the middle of the cove, bathed in sunshine and hidden in the depths of the bay. An image resembling those from old postcards…

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.

The Vrboska area was inhabited even in ancient times, to which ruins of Roman building testify. It grew from a fishermen's village and harbor to a place called Vrbanj (hence its own name Vrboska) in the 15th century into a small town that outshines even the bigger and better-known places on the island by its beauty.

Vrboska is comprised of two parts. Pjaca (eastern part) and Podva (western part).

The typical Mediterranean local architecture of small houses on both sides of the canal connected to old townhouses from the periods of Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque, as well as old churches on one side of the canal and rich villas on the other side gives the place special charm and warmth.

A rich fishermen's tradition in Vrboska can easily be seen in the local gastronomic offer. Healthy food from surrounding fields and freshly caught fish with home-made olive oil and aromatic herbs represents a unique gourmet experience.

"Add a glass of one of Hvar's well-known wines and the experience is complete. '' - Vrboska Tourist Board

Beaches Around Jelsa

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There are several bathing beaches within walking distance on either side of Jelsa's bay. Just ten minutes' walk from the harbor waterfront (riva) takes you to the nearest ones.
From the Town Hall on the waterfront, if you walk up the road on the south side of the bay (that's the right side if you are looking out to sea), there's a newly constructed pebble beach just beyond the breakwater called 'Kanun', and a little further on two more, called 'Gospotova rapa' and 'Bile stine'. These three are favorite swimming places for locals from that south side of Jelsa, which is called 'Vela banda', as they can get out for a quick dip and then walk home through the shady alleyways. (Unlike guests who may be deprived of sunshine in their home countries, locals tend not to spend time soaking up the sun on the beach, so guests can usually find plenty of room.) In former more puritanical times, Gospotova rapa was reserved for ladies' bathing, while men used Bile stine.
On the way to these beaches, there are several cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy refreshments, sea views, and fresh air. '' Jelsa Tourist Board


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