Vrboska is a tourist destination and harbor in the central part of the northern coast of the island of Hvar. It is located in a narrow and deeply indented bay and has 523 inhabitants who live of olive, fruit and wine growing, as well as off of fishing. Vrboska is the smallest village on the island of Hvar, Croatia. The fort church was built to protect the villagers from raids by Turkish invaders. Vrboska is known as "Little Venice." Vrboska has everything you need for a quiet family holiday, it is surrounded by pine trees, it has several hotels, numerous private rooms and apartments, and many sports facilities. If in Vrboska, make sure to visit the Fishing Museum to find out more about Vrboska's long fishing tradition.