Jelsa

Few towns in Dalmatia have a history as closely tied to the vineyards and olive groves of Hvar Island as Jelsa. Set on a sheltered bay on Hvar’s northern coast, it faces the Adriatic and is backed by cultivated slopes rather than a dense urban hinterland. The island’s agricultural identity is embodied by the Stari Grad Plain, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape preserving a land-division system introduced by Greek colonists in the 4th century BC. Jelsa’s harbour, waterfront cafés and stone-built centre give it a maritime rhythm, while beaches and coves extend along the surrounding coast. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Jelsa and Hvar Island.

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