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Sveti Ivan (St. John) Square

Sveti Ivan (St. John) Square, Jelsa

 tpk2 Says:  Sveti Ivan Square is one of the oldest part of Jelsa. In the center of this small square stands the Church of St. John, dating back to 15th century, surrounded by Barogue style town houses. 

artisinal flavored grappas

artisinal flavored grappas, Jelsa

 marktynernyc Says:  KristaB, from Solvenia, recommended this family's homemade wines and grappas. Tasty and beautifully bottled - if you're looking for something special - seek out this producer in Jelsa 

Hotels  

Hotel Hvar

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Hotels  

APARTMENTS MARICA-JELSA: PRIVATE APARTMENTS IN JELSA

APARTMENTS MARICA-JELSA: PRIVATE APARTMENTS IN JELSA, Jelsa

 Jelsa1 Says:  The apartment was very clean, atmosphere in the house friendly. There are altogether 3 apartments for rent, so there is not to much noise. The turkisch coffee and cookies made by Mrs Marica 

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Restaurants  

Konoba Humac: incredible grilled lamb in a perfect setting....

Konoba Humac: incredible grilled lamb in a perfect setting...., Jelsa

 marktynernyc Says:  Konoba Humac is located east of Jelsa. You'll have take a rock filled, dirt road to reach this konoba but the effort is well rewarded. The setting looks out towards Brac - you sit beneath trees amid a cluster of stone houses. Order a glass of the strong red plavic and take... 

Ankora: get your mobile topped up too!

Ankora: get your mobile topped up too!, Jelsa

 halikowski Says:  Good food.Lasagne = 40knWiener schnitzel = 40knFeta salad = 25knBut red wine is expensive = 20kn/glass!They also recharged my mobile phone for free. 

Marko: A step up from Hambi

Marko: A step up from Hambi, Jelsa

 halikowski Says:  Well-priced, pleasant location, good food Seafood risotto 40 knBreadcrumbed hake 35 knWiener Schnitzel 45 knGrilles calamari 40kn1 litre local wine 50 knPlease note these are 2004 prices. The same risotto in summer 2008 cost 50kn! But the places is still excellent. 

Hambi grill: What a place!

Hambi grill: What a place!, Jelsa

 halikowski Says:  Good old cevapi, choice of beers. 56 kn for a good snack.. that's reasonable!Red decor a bit glaring, but who cares.. Nice waitresses. Cevapi 

Nightlife  

various locations, see programme.: Ljeti Festival, summer festival

various locations, see programme.: Ljeti Festival, summer festival, Jelsa

 halikowski Says:  Some great events taking place in the evenings: poetry recitals on the little garden island in the middle of Vrboska, opera in the main square in Jelsa, Dobronic exhibition in the Opcinski Dom (Town Hall, Jelsa). The authorities are making a big effort now for... 

Youth Club in the park

Youth Club in the park, Jelsa

 halikowski Says:  .. well it's a cafe that seems to attract teenagers. It's in the middle of the Dubokovic park, and has an internet cafe attached. Verandah and wooden pergolas provide shade. plenty of punks there, so don;t worry! 

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 JELSA -SUMMER RESORT-ISLAND HVAR-CROATIA - Jelsa is a little town on the island Hvar, easily approachable by ferry from Split to Starigrad and then 9 km of local road to Jelsa. I can go to swimm each day to a different type of beach- sand,... 

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Jelsa, Hvar

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Jelsa. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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JELSA -SUMMER RESORT-ISLAND HVAR-CROATIA

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 Jelsa is a little town on the island Hvar, easily approachable by ferry from Split to Starigrad and then 9 km of local road to Jelsa. I can go to swimm each day to a different type of beach- sand,... 

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Jelsa. An unassuming, pleasant resort.

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 A small pleasant, place. The hotels are discreet and many of my Serbian friends came here as schoolkids in the '70s. Doesn't have the pazazz of Hvar Town, but perhaps you don't want it. Beers are... 

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Jelsa

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 Jelsa is located in the north coast of Island Hvar. 

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Relaxing athmosphere

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 Jelsa is situated in the middle of the north coast of the island of Hvar. It is an old town with a history dating back to ancient times. I found there beautiful landscapes and wooded coves with rock... 

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