Jelsa
A harbour town on Hvar's north coast, surrounded by green trees. Pine forests, beaches and wineries make it more relaxed than Hvar Town.
Jelsa lies on the north coast of central Hvar. Its harbour is ringed by old stone houses and cafés, and behind the town rises the island's densest pine forest. Nearby pebble beaches include Mina and Grebišće. The central St Fortunatus Church and the small square give the town a peaceful atmosphere. A wine festival is held in August, and nearby wineries offer tastings of local Plavac Mali and Bogdanuša wines. In summer, fast boats run between Split and Bol through the town. Jelsa is about 27 km from Hvar Town, a drive of about 40 minutes, and about 10 km from Stari Grad, making it a good base for the eastern half of the island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vrboska
- Stari Grad & Stari Grad Plain
- Grapčeva Cave
- Humac
- Sveti Nikola Peak
- Tvrdalj Castle, Stari Grad
- Sveta Nedjelja
- Dubovica Beach