Accommodation in Vrboska, the Little Venice of Hvar

While most tourists head for the party atmosphere of Hvar Town, there are many other options for a picturesque holiday on the island of Hvar. Among the best is the marina town of Vrboska, on the island's northern coast.

Home to the main ACI marina and popular therefore with the yachting community, Vrboska is arguably Hvar's prettiest settlement, with its stone bridges along the canal from which it gets its nickname, Little Venice. An impressively preserved stone town includes the imperious church fortress of St. Mary, a unique construction in Dalmatia.

With some of the best beaches on Hvar, the most popular nudist camp on the island, and am impressive array of eating, drinking and activities, Vrboska is a perfect place as a base to enjoy the island.

Apart from camping and staying on boats, all accommodation is privately owned (there is one hotel, the Adriatic, but it has been pre-booked en masse), and there are several interesting options for holiday-makers.

There are several apartments on offer which offer excellent views of the old town, sea and canal, including Villa Miljenka, above, where prices start at 80 euro a night.

For a more authentic stone experience, Apartments Lui have a range of options, including the one above, starting at 60 euro a night.

A much more comprehensive accommodation selection, both for Vrboska and the rest of the island, can be found through local tourism experts, Hvar Touristik.