Zastrazisce: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Zastrazisce
In Zastražišće, bays meet historical evidence. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Zastrazisce can continue searching for accommodation afterwards.
Landscape
The islands of Otok Hvar, Otočić Pločica, Otočić Zečevo and Otok Šćedro are located in the surrounding area of Zastražišće. The landscape around Zastražišće also includes the bays of Vela Stiniva, Stanjimir, Sinjava, Dubac, Kjušna, Kruševa and Pokrvenik. Vela Stiniva is characterised as an area for free climbing.
Culture and history
The churches of Sveti Stipan, Sveti Spas, Sveti Mihovil and Sveti Ilija are located in the wider regional surroundings of Zastražišće. Further historical evidence can be found in the village itself and its surroundings: an Illyrian hillfort, dating from around 1000 BC, is located on Vela Glava. The Anđelinović Tower, dating from the 17th century, stands in Postranje. St Barbara’s Chapel was first mentioned in 1407 and is considered one of the oldest chapels on Hvar.
Around Zastražišće, there are circular stone field shelters known as „trimi“, as well as dry-stone walls. The tradition of dry-stone wall construction is described as part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage.
Other local pages: Vrboska, Pitve, Ivan Dolac, Vrisnik, Humac, Gdinj, Zavala, Jelsa.
For the overarching travel overview: Općina Jelsa.
