ALREADY in 1991 the island of Hvar signed the Declaration Central Adriatic Islands – An Ecologically Protected Area. Today the island boasts many beautiful resorts, such as Jelsa. When you come to this village a sunny garden presents itself surrounded by a clear, transparent and unpolluted sea and vaulted by the crystalline serenity of the sky. The picturesque villages are peaceful spots, and they offer a perfect opportunity for relaxation in the numerous hotels, motels, apartments and boarding-houses. The picturesque countryside, the agreeable climate, the numerous cultural and historical monuments which bear witness to the history of this area, the hospitable people – all invite you to visit Jelsa. Once you’ve come to Jelsa it will not be easy for you to forget this gem by the emerald sea surrounded by vineyards, olive-groves and pine trees. You are sure to retain fond memories of Jelsa. The municipality of Jelsa is well-situated midway down the island’s coastline, so you can reach it by sea and by asphalt road from various directions. Jelsa, together with its surroundings, spreads over a territory of 118 km2, and 3800 people live in the villages of Gromindolac, Humac, Ivandolac, Jelsa, Pitve, Poljica, Svirèe, Sv. Nedjelja, Vrboska, Zaraæe,Zastražišæe and Zavala.
