Anchorage· Hvar· Croatia — Dalmatia
Jelsa harbour (Hvar)
43° 9.8′ N · 16° 41.7′ E
A traditional stone harbour town 1.5 nm south-east of Vrboska, once the wine port for the inland village of Pitve. A popular family resort with beaches on either side of town.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM harbour node 'Luka Jelsa'. About 35 berths along the new Riva between the main south quay and the Kanun mole. Sheltered from all winds except bura (NE), to which it is fully open; if bura is forecast, move to Vrboska. Lit entrance (red light, Fl R 3s) for night arrivals. A charter guide puts a summer night at roughly €30-85 for 33-56 ft (June 2026). Harbour master branch Jelsa +385 21 761 055 (per ACI). Shops, fish shop and restaurants in town. Local boats run across to Bol.
Best for
A town night with beaches and good food
Season
May-Oct; avoid in bura
Nearby
- Jelsa Wine Festival (Hvar)0.1 NM away
- Vrboska & ACI Marina Vrboska (Hvar)1.3 NM away
- INA Vrboska-marina fuel station (Hvar)1.4 NM away
- Stari Grad Plain (Hvar)2.9 NM away
- Šćedro - Lovišće Bay3.9 NM away
- Šćedro - Mostir Bay & Konoba Mostir4.2 NM away
- Tvrdalj (Stari Grad, Hvar)4.5 NM away
- Stari Grad harbour (Hvar)4.6 NM away
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