Island of Hvar 

Hvar - General information

HVAR, an island in the central Dalmatian archipelago; area 299.6 sq km (length 67.5 km, width up to 10.5 km); population 11,459. In front of the western part of the southern coast of Hvar are Pakleni Otoci (Pakleni Islands), and in front of the middle part the island of Scedro.

History

The island of Hvar was populated already in the prehistoric times (caves Grapceva and Po-krivenik, with painted pottery). The island was later inhabited by the Illyrians, who came into conflict with the Greek colonizers in the 4th century BC.

Jelsa

Cultural and Historical Heritage

The Island of Hvar, including Jelsa, has numerous cultural and historical monuments - churches, town squares, local parks, caves, and Hvar’s Ager (valley).

Jelsa - Economy

Tourism

The early signs of tourism on the Island reach far back into history, as far as ancient history and the Middle Ages, which is best seen by the remains of rustic villas ...

Jelsa

Scenery

Just like the rest of the Island of Hvar, the area of Jelsa has a well-indented coastline, many small islands, coves and headlands where guests can ...

Jelsa

Tours & Excursions

The most pleasant walks are those along the coast through pinewoods, shady groves or winding paths as well as strolls through picturesque villages ...