Hvar island – Jelsa

Jelsa is a tourist center on the northern coast of the island, and it is located in the central part of the island of Hvar. The scents of dense pine forest, nearby sandy beaches, numerous vineyards and olive groves, as well as cultural sights have made Jelsa an attractive holiday destination.

Numerous rusticae villas around Jelsa, St. Mary’s Church, Our Lady of Health Church, Civitas Vetus Ielsae St. John’s Square, and Piazza are just some of the destinations where you can enjoy a walk through the history of this place.

Numerous surrounding coves with their inviting sandy and pebble beaches are responsible for daily relaxation with plenty of sun and clean sea. Located in the middle of the island, Jelsa is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions: Grapčeva cave and Humac, Tor, the surrounding villages of Vrisnik, Svirče, Pitve, as well as the famous Zlatni rat beach in Bol on the island of Brac.