natural wonder
Hvar Lavender Fields
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Jelsa works well as a base: 15 minutes from Stari Grad, 2km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Jelsa is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 1,753, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Jelsa sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jelsa to your route.
Jelsa is a town in Croatia, on the island of Hvar, the seat of the eponymous municipality (općina) within the county of Split-Dalmatia.
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Jelsa is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1614 latitude, 16.6931 longitude.
Jelsa has a population of approximately 1,753 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
4 km · about 10 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
12 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
20 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
42 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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