Die Bucht von Vrboska · Nordküste von Hvar
Location & Getting Here
The apartment stands at the eastern edge of Vrboska, one row back from the waterfront road. It's a few steps to the swimming spot, a good quarter hour along the water into the village — and before that, the journey, which runs via Split and a ferry. That's what this page is about: those three things.
At a glance
- Vlaška swimming spot — under 5 minutes on foot
- Village centre and waterfront — approx. 12–13 minutes on foot
- Stari Grad ferry port — approx. 13–15 minutes by car
- Split Airport — approx. 2.5–3 hours including the ferry
GETTING HERE
How to get here
All routes go via Split — the only question is whether your car comes with you.
If you're driving, you take the car ferry to Stari Grad. If you're flying, it's a choice between a rental car from Split or the catamaran plus a transfer on the island. Three options that mainly differ in luggage space and how flexible you are once you're here.
Car · Car ferry
Split → Stari Grad, approx. 2 hours crossing
From the Stari Grad ferry port it's another 13–15 minutes to Vrboska. This is the option with the most luggage space and the most freedom once you're here. In high season it's worth booking ahead, and you should get to the terminal in good time.
Jadrolinija, Line 635 · Times & prices
Flight · Rental car
Split Airport → ferry port, approx. 30–40 minutes
Transfer, taxi, or bus to the ferry port in Split, then the same car ferry. About 2.5–3 hours total from landing — not counting waiting time at the port. For getting around the island, a rental car from the airport makes sense.
Continue as above with Jadrolinija
Catamaran · without a car
Split → Jelsa, Stari Grad, or Hvar Town, approx. 1 hour
A passenger ferry, no vehicles, seasonal only. From the harbour it's a taxi or bus, about 10–15 minutes further. With a lot of luggage or with kids, the transfer is less comfortable; but you get by fine without a car here, since the village is walkable.
Ferry schedules and prices change with the season and are usually published in spring for the summer (the information on this page is current as of August 2026). Book the car ferry as early as you can in high season — it's regularly full on weekends.
If you're arriving from the south along the coast (from the direction of Makarska), you can alternatively take the short Drvenik–Sućuraj car ferry at the eastern end of the island; from there, though, it's a noticeably longer drive across the island. For most other routes, this is a detour.
The last stretch
Once the ferry docks in Stari Grad, the tiring part is over. The road climbs over the plateau, between vineyards and stone walls, then drops down toward the north coast. After the last bend, the bay of Vrboska lies below you.
In the village itself, it gets narrow: the apartment is one row back from the waterfront road, and you won't find the last stretch on a map. The exact address and directions come with your booking confirmation; a parking space is included.
THE LOCATION
Where the apartment is
At the eastern edge of the village, between the bay and the path into town.
Vrboska sits in a long, narrow bay on the north coast — so narrow that the village stands on both sides of the water. From the apartment it's a few steps to the water, and a good kilometre along the shore into the village centre, with restaurants, two bakeries, and a supermarket.
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Vrboska on foot
The main walks from the apartment. All times are for a relaxed pace, not a brisk one.
| Destination | On foot | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vlaška swimming spot | under 5 min | small, quiet, steps down to the water |
| Village centre and waterfront | approx. 12–13 min | flat path along the water; restaurants about the same distance |
| Two bakeries | approx. 12–13 min | fresh bread and pastries in the morning |
| Supermarket | approx. 12–13 min | one in the village, bigger shop in Jelsa |
| Soline bay | approx. 15 min | large swimming area, pebbles, shade |
| Maslinica bay | approx. 20 min | the other direction, noticeably quieter |
| Bus stop | past the last bridge | near the main road, Čazmatrans timetable |
The village
Vrboska — the little Venice of Hvar
The village wraps around a narrow canal crossed by a few old stone bridges; boats moor right up against the houses. Vrboska is the smallest village on the north coast and has stayed a fishing village — little traffic, no party crowds, just voices from the waterfront in the evening.
Restaurants and konobas line the waterfront, plus two bakeries and a supermarket — enough for a self-catering week, and you don't need a car for it. For a bigger shop, the pharmacy, or a doctor, you head to Jelsa.
SWIMMING
Swimming on your doorstep
Three options within walking distance: jumping straight into the water in front of the apartment, the large swimming area at Soline, and the quiet Maslinica bay for a whole day.
Vlaška Below the apartment is a small public swimming spot with pebbles and rocks. The way down is via steps, but short enough for a quick dip in the morning or in between — no car or gear needed. It's not a sandy beach, and there isn't much shade.
Soline About 15 minutes on foot, or a few minutes by car. Less a single beach than a larger swimming area with several sections, calmer water, and pines that give shade in the afternoon; in summer there's a café and rentals here. About a minute further on is Ploče, a rocky stretch with very clear water, and further out on the peninsula, Paklena bay. This is the busiest area in summer.
Maslinica In the other direction, about 20 minutes on foot — also reachable by bike, car, or boat. Smaller, quieter, no facilities: the bay for a day with a book and a towel.
Vlaška · Soline · Maslinica
PRACTICALITIES
On the ground
- Parking A parking space is included with the apartment; public spaces in the village are limited
- Shopping One supermarket and two bakeries in the village, bigger shop in Jelsa (approx. 8–10 min.)
- Health Pharmacy and medical care in Jelsa, nearest hospital in Split
- Season Restaurants usually open until around 11pm, the supermarket until around 10pm, Soline has no fixed closing time — typical seasonal values, subject to change
Without a car
If you arrive without a car, you'll manage fine here: the swimming spot, the village, the bakeries, and Soline are all within walking distance; buses and, in summer, boats run for trips to Hvar Town or Jelsa. A rental car for individual days can be arranged in the village. Outside the season, there's less on offer.
For a group, that means: one journey via Split, then short distances after that — the water a few steps away, the village a quarter hour on foot.
Good to know
All times and distances are approximate and without guarantee; ferry schedules and prices change with the season. If you're arriving with two cars, it's best to sort out parking with us in advance.