No. 03
Mina, practical questions
How do you get to Mina: on foot, by car or by boat?
Mina is the best known beach in Jelsa, about 1 km east of the waterfront, just past the hotel. It is an easy walk of about 1 km from the harbour, past several restaurants. The far end stays shallow for a long way out and has a small aqua park in season, which makes Mina especially good for children.
What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?
One end of the bay is sandy, the other side is natural stone, and both sides are shaded by pine trees at any time of day. The far end stays shallow for a long way out and has a small aqua park in season, which makes Mina especially good for children.
Is Mina good for small children?
On the beach there are showers, changing cabins on a concrete platform and sun loungers for hire, plus cafes and food outlets. The far end stays shallow for a long way out and has a small aqua park in season, which makes Mina especially good for children.
Is there a restaurant or bar at Mina?
Yes, within a few hundred metres you will find MINA BEACH RESTAURANT & LOUNGE BAR, Pancakes & BAR NUTELLA, FAST FOOD Cukar & Sol, Pura Vida lounge & beach bar, Pun Pjat. In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.
Is there shade at Mina?
Jelsa MinaJelsa town bay with a sandy bottom and pine shade, an easy stroll from the square. One end of the bay is sandy, the other side is natural stone, and both sides are shaded by pine trees at any time of day. It is an easy walk of about 1 km from the harbour, past several restaurants.
What should we bring to Mina?
Pack water shoes for the pebbles, 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.