Welcome to the site of the Tourist Board of Jelsa

Our guide to Hvar’s proud tradition of Holy Week celebrations and rituals, their origins and their significance today.
The Jelsa Municipality has recently featured in a programme titled “Wind Masters Croatia” on the world’s most prestigious TV channel for sailors and everyone who loves seafaring and water sports. The programme, available in four languages, can be seen on …
Hvar wines are famous far and wide, as is the island which, preserving traditional grape varieties along with the island’s designation as Dalmatia’s sunniest, produces top-class wines. The well-known project for identifying the ‘Stars of Wine’, now in its fourth …
Danger! Hunters about on Sundays and Wednesdays through the winter
Spraying against insects will be carried out on Wednesday 27th July 2022 from 23:00 to 04:00 on Thursday 28th July 2022. In the case of bad weather, the spraying will be delayed by a day. Despite the false assurances of …
The ‘Guide for You’ application will enrich your stay in our Jelsa area. It offers complete information in one place: just scan the QR code at the bottom of the photo to obtain an audio guide in a choice of …
Hvar’s Olive Oil Association 7th celebration of the island’s high quality produce.
The Jelsa Municipality is honoured to be designated the first International Dark Sky Community in Croatia and Southern Europe!
A unique bird’s-eye view of Hvar Island in all its magnificence- Explore. then choose your favoured destination!