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Zencisce

A calm, family friendly cove between Jelsa and Zavala with clear shallows and pine shade.

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Zencisce is a quiet cove close to Jelsa with a pebble beach and gently shelving, very clear water. Holiday houses climb the slopes around the bay, pines provide shade for the hottest hours, and the protected position means the sea usually stays calm, making it a reliable family swimming spot away from the busier town beaches.

Park along the old Hvar to Stari Grad road above the bay and walk down the steep, rocky footpath, about 10 to 15 minutes on uneven ground. The roadside parking strip is small and fills quickly, so many visitors come by taxi boat or rental boat from Hvar harbour instead.

Facilities are modest, so bring what you need for the day. The clear, sheltered water is excellent for swimming and snorkelling; arrive early in July and August to be sure of a spot.

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Before you go

Beach vitals

Coordinates
43.1578, 16.7202
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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Zencisce, practical questions

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

Park along the old Hvar to Stari Grad road above the bay and walk down the steep, rocky footpath, about 10 to 15 minutes on uneven ground. The roadside parking strip is small and fills quickly, so many visitors come by taxi boat or rental boat from Hvar harbour instead. 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?

Zencisce is a quiet cove close to Jelsa with a pebble beach and gently shelving, very clear water. Holiday houses climb the slopes around the bay, pines provide shade for the hottest hours, and the protected position means the sea usually stays calm, making it a reliable family swimming spot away from the busier town beaches. The clear, sheltered water is excellent for swimming and snorkelling; arrive early in July and August to be sure of a spot.

Is Zencisce good for small children?

Zencisce ZencisceA calm, family friendly cove between Jelsa and Zavala with clear shallows and pine shade.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Zencisce?

Yes, within a few hundred metres Google Maps lists: Zen Beach bar (4.7). In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.

Is there shade at Zencisce?

Zencisce ZencisceA calm, family friendly cove between Jelsa and Zavala with clear shallows and pine shade.

What should we bring to Zencisce?

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.