| Jelsa is situated on the central part of the island of | | | | when swimming and sunbathing in the bays. The |
| Hvar. The heart of the island is surrounded with pine | | | | beaches are sandy, gravelly and rocky. There are |
| trees and beautiful beaches. Jelsa is surrounded with | | | | plenty of nudist beaches in the area of Jelsa because |
| two peaks: on the west is Saint Nikola and on the east | | | | there are many hidden bays. The light breeze will |
| is Hum. The south of Jelsa is surrounded with hills | | | | refresh you while sunbathing on the beach. You will |
| called Vrh, Samotorac and Gozd and on the north, | | | | find lots of shade on the beaches during the hot days. |
| there is Burkovo hill. Burkovo is protecting Jelsa from | | | | Jelsa has many cultural and historical monuments. The |
| the northern wind. Jelsa is surrounded with olive | | | | most known are The old town of Jelsa (Civitas Vetus |
| groves, vineyards and Mediterranean plants. | | | | Ielsae), St. Mary's Church, Our Lady of Health Church, |
| It is the important tourist centre with rich tourist offer. | | | | The Church of St. Roko, The Church of St. Mihovil, |
| The place is known for its quality wines - Jelsa wines | | | | Lapidary (collection of stone monuments), Perivoj |
| are one of the best wines in Croatia. Mediterranean | | | | (Public Garden), Croatian Renaissance Square (Pjaca) |
| climate with warm summers and mild winters and | | | | and St. Ivan's Square. |
| plenty of sunshine encourages the development of | | | | Perivoj is magnificent public garden. It is one of the |
| viticulture. | | | | most beautiful and largest gardens in Dalmatia. It is |
| In restaurants and taverns you can try top quality | | | | ornamented with Mediterranean herbs. |
| wines. Jelsa is famous for its gastronomic offer of | | | | Pjaca is the main square which is located in the centre |
| seafood which you can try in any restaurant on the | | | | of Jelsa. Brook Slatina is located on the west side of |
| island of Hvar. | | | | the square. Natural spring water is flowing from the |
| Jelsa has an indented coast with associated islands, | | | | brook. The spring water is used by local people since |
| bays and capes. The island guests enjoy in privacy | | | | the ancient days. |