Ivan Dolac is a village situated on the south side of island Hvar: 10 km from Jelsa, 20 km from Stari Grad and 38 km from the town of Hvar. Pebble beaches, including the famous Šuplja stina and Lučišće close to Sv.Nedjelje, Jagodna, Paklina and Petarčica make it a very attractive destination, especially for those who want a quiet vacation away from city crowds. You won’t find buses, hotels, large
shopping malls and loud discos here and accommodation is mostly offered in private apartments. You can also hire a taxi boat which will take you on a tour of small islands located in front of Hvar. In Ivan Dolac you will find a grocery store, several restaurants and everything else you may need can be found in the nearby town of Jelsa. On the slopes above the village Basina are numerous vineyards where the best wines of Hvar are made. Jelsa, which is only 10 km away, is surrounded by the island’s two highest peaks, St. Nicholas to the West and Hum to the East. It is rich with various historical monuments located in it’s churches, fields, parks, squares and other places. Visit the church of St. Mary (early Gothic church which was expanded and fortified in 1535; today’s parish church), church of Our Lady of Good Health ( built in 1535, the protector of Jelsa and the surrounding towns from illness; residents gather on November 21st for a service), Lapidary (holds about twenty stone artifacts from the ancient and Medieval eras such as a tombstone from the roman era, a Venetian lion near the bell tower and others) and the park (one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Dalmatia which is home to the statues of Captain Niko Duboković and composer Antun Dobronić). It has a developed coastline with its islands, bays and capes where everyone can find a place for themselves to enjoy far away from the crowds. While in this beautiful town, do not miss the opportunity to visit Hvar, Split and Makarska...