Get into the festive spirit with some fruit punch, mulled wine and Austrian Lebkuchen at Atelier Luna in Vrboska, and why not pick up some ceramic Christmas presents over a glass or two?

One of Dalmatia's most unique buildings, the church fortress in Vrboska dominates the picturesque old town.  But what is it like inside and how are the views from the top?

In the third of our six-part series looking at the official tourism statistics for 2011 on Hvar, today we visit 'Litte Venice' - Vrboska.

Do you know your Zubatac from your Sveti Petar?  Ordering fish from a Croatian menu can be a challenge.  Help is at hand with this comprehensive fish translation guide.

The centrepiece of Vrboska's old town is its impressive fortress church, which undergoes the odd spring clean.

Activity in Vrboska's marina is almost at a standstill in winter, giving the birds a chance to socialise on the high seas.

A nice initiative from Zagreb company MakroMikro is helping to provide equipment for one of Hvar's schools, as well as cleaning up the environment.