The town Jelsa is situated at the center of the island of Hvar and is moderate, well-maintained and open hearted to the visitors and tourists. Just 30 kilometers east of Hvar Town and on the northern shore of Hvar Island, Jelsa is a peaceful attractive town encompassed by pine woods. The town is settled at the foot of a lovely cove. You won’t be charmed as by Hvar Town’s astonishing architecture, however, you won’t be pressed in by crowds. After a quick burst of movement in the summer season, Jelsa settles to a long winter sleep.
The gulfs and peninsulas near Jelsa are perfect for swimming. There are nice stony beaches encompassed by pine woods, which offer you the required refreshment and shade in the course of the summertime heat. This wonderful small Croatian town has pleasing climate that ensures gentle winter months and pleasurable summers. The center of social life is town plaza called “Pjaca” situated just beneath the parish church. It is a part of town where residents meet to discuss news, comment on everyday events and whisper random gossip. As great hosts they are always thrilled to share their pleasant atmosphere with the visitors.
Getting to Jelsa
Jadrolinija’s Split – Bol – Jelsa line runs everyday all year but it leaves Split in the mid-day, making a day trip hardly possible. Alternatively, take a catamaran or ferryboat to town of Hvar or to Stari Grad and after that take a car or take a bus to Jelsa.
Accommodation in Jelsa
There are a couple of budget hotels in Jelsa all situated on the borders of the town centre. Most private accommodation owners will meet you at the ferryboat in Stari Grad at a small surcharge and will provide free of charge pick-ups at the harbor or bus station. It’s great to benefit from this service as apartments and rooms in town of Jelsa can be incredibly challenging to locate. Additional charges for short visits can be enormous. It’s becoming considerably tough to discover a place to stay for a couple of nights in the hectic summer months. You may be much better off staying in a hotel for a short visit. Whenever you are going there, Hvar-Apartments.co.uk can help you find the ideal Jelsa hotel or apartment to meet all your accommodation needs.
