Practical Information in Jelsa

The Island of Hvar, king among the Dalmatian islands, has been known since ancient times for its important strategic and nautical location, its cultural and natural resources and for its literature. Due to the mild climate (warm winters and pleasant summers) Hvar plays host to a large number of guests, scientists and chance travelers who are drawn to it by its unspoiled and opulent Mediterranean nature, fresh fish and distinguished wines. It was not by chance that there was a time, before World War I, when Hvar was referred to as "Austrian Madeira" and that today it is considered one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world.