Jelsa

Additional facilities: Jelsa’s sports and recreational offer includes tennis courts, tennis school, mini-golf, boccia and water sports equipment rental. Those interested in diving can take diving courses in the diving clubs Hvar and Jesla-Hvar. Interesting cultural and historic sites are the fortified parish church of sv. Fabijan and Sebastijan, built in the 16th century, a sculpture of the composer A. Dobrinovic in the park Novi Park by S. Drinkovic. Ruins of ancient Greek fortifications called Tor, as well as ruins of a Roman building can be found in the vicinity of Jelsa. We recommend: Visits in the summer months when cultural and entertainment events, such as Antun Dobrinovic Days, that take place from mid-July to mid-August, take place. Interesting cultural and historic sites are the fortified parish church of sv. Fabijan and Sebastijan, built in the 16th century, a sculpture of the composer A. Dobrinovic in the park Novi Park by S. Drinkovic. Ruins of ancient Greek fortifications called Tor, as well as ruins of a Roman building can be found in the vicinity of Jelsa. Visits to Hvar and the Pakleni otoci group of islands. General information The town and harbor of Jelsa is located on the northern coast of the island of Hvar. The town is known for its pine trees and the high polar-trees, otherwise rarely found in Dalmatia. Jelsa has beautiful sandy beaches and very attractive vineyards and olive groves. The economy includes agriculture, wine and olive growing, fishing, shipbuilding, maritime activities and tourism. The town has a long tourist tradition. The first hotel called Jadran was built in 1911. Nowadays, Jelsa is a very important tourist center. Accommodation can be found in hotels, apartments and camps. Visitors to the town have the opportunity to take part in sports and recreational activities. The gastronomic offer, which includes seafood specialties served with renowned wines from Hvar, makes this destination even more attractive.