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Grebisce

Knee-deep sandy-bottomed bay for 50 metres: the best beach on the island for small kids.

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Grebisce is a sandy cove between Jelsa and Vrboska, about 1.5 to 2 km from the centre of Jelsa, divided into two parts and known as the favourite beach of Jelsa's visitors. The shallow, sandy bottom makes it one of the best family beaches on the island.

Walk or cycle the quiet seaside road from Jelsa away from the main road, or drive; parking sits on terraces under old olive trees just off the road.

A campsite stands above the sandy part with a cafe below it by the sea. On the east side of the bay, towards the Corni Petar headland, you can hire sun loungers under the pines at a small restaurant that locals love for its music and atmosphere.

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Beach vitals

Coordinates
43.1601, 16.7119
Faces
north east
Wind
Open to the north
Sun
Sun from early morning, first shade in the afternoon.
Wind and shade

Faces north, so it stays glassy in the jugo and picks up chop when the bura blows from the north east.

Sun from early morning, first shade in the afternoon.

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How do you get to Grebisce: on foot, by car or by boat?

Grebisce is a sandy cove between Jelsa and Vrboska, about 1.5 to 2 km from the centre of Jelsa, divided into two parts and known as the favourite beach of Jelsa's visitors. Walk or cycle the quiet seaside road from Jelsa away from the main road, or drive; parking sits on terraces under old olive trees just off the road. Let our local concierge organise the best of Hvar for you: exclusive villas not listed online, private chef, boats, transfers.

What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?

Grebisce is a sandy cove between Jelsa and Vrboska, about 1.5 to 2 km from the centre of Jelsa, divided into two parts and known as the favourite beach of Jelsa's visitors. The shallow, sandy bottom makes it one of the best family beaches on the island. A campsite stands above the sandy part with a cafe below it by the sea.

Is Grebisce good for small children?

Jelsa GrebisceKnee-deep sandy-bottomed bay for 50 metres: the best beach on the island for small kids. The shallow, sandy bottom makes it one of the best family beaches on the island. Walk or cycle the quiet seaside road from Jelsa away from the main road, or drive; parking sits on terraces under old olive trees just off the road. A campsite stands above the sandy part with a cafe below it by the sea.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Grebisce?

Yes, within a few hundred metres Google Maps lists: Lounge bar Grebisce (3.4), OPG ORMANICA (5). In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.

Is there shade at Grebisce?

The shallow, sandy bottom makes it one of the best family beaches on the island. Walk or cycle the quiet seaside road from Jelsa away from the main road, or drive; parking sits on terraces under old olive trees just off the road. A campsite stands above the sandy part with a cafe below it by the sea. On the east side of the bay, towards the Corni Petar headland, you can hire sun loungers under the pines at a small restaurant that locals love for its music and atmosphere. Sandy bottom Knee-deep Kids.

What should we bring to Grebisce?

Pack sun cream and a towel.

Can we arrive by taxi boat?

Yes. Taxi boats from the Hvar riva run all season and a private ride drops you as close as the seabed allows. See routes and prices on our water taxi page.