Vrbanj is a village in the western interior of the island of Hvar, 5 km southeast of Stari Grad; elevation 40 m. Vrbanj is situated on the regional road running along the island. The ruins of a country villa and inscription fragments on the location of Carevac as well as two oil presses date back to the Roman period. The village was first mentioned under its present name in 1331. The parish church of the Holy Spirit was built in the 18th century; it keeps Baroque paintings and liturgical items. The ruins of the mediaeval church of St. Vitus rise on the hill called Hum overlooking the village. Vrbanj stays unchanged since ancient times in its typical Hvar landscape adorned with the fields of scented lavender.
Private Accommodation in Vrbanj:
 APARTMENTS GRGICEVICBasina bb, Vrbanj - Apt. 2 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 20-40€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 56-80€) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 5 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 6 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 73-100€) - Apt. 7 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 73-100€) |
