History of Vodice This area was inhabited in ancient times under the name Arausa. The very mention of Vodice is linked to the beginning of the construction of the Church of the Holy Cross near today’s Punta Hotel, back in 1402. which is still in operation today in the summer months. At that time, and later, throughout the turbulent past, the people of Vodice were farmers, as were the residents of the surrounding settlements, but Vodice was a phenomenon in some ways: they exported drinking water, and did so until the end of the 19th century. After all, it developed precisely in this place and got its name from water, thanks to the inexhaustible sources of drinking water and the numerous wells that people used on their estates. Today, two public wells have been preserved on the main town square as a reminder of tradition and old customs, where the well was not just a place where people came to get drinking water and wash clothes, but also where all social events took place, where love was born and marriages were arranged, where folk dances were held and songs were sung.

Today, Vodice is a famous tourist center, one of the most famous in the central Adriatic. And it is no coincidence that Vodice decided to pursue tourism 60 years ago. Today, Vodice has 10,000 inhabitants and is a tourist center, known for its liveliness, diversity of tourist offers and friendly hosts. People here feel safe and free.

Find out more about the history of Vodice on the pages of our Vodice Tourist Board: https://www.vodice.hr/hr/o-vodicema/povijest-vodica