Zavala: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Zavala is located directly by the water. A 2-kilometre-long waterfront promenade in Zavala offers opportunities for walking, swimming, snorkelling or diving, as well as relaxing by the water.

Geographical Location

Hvar Island is located near Zavala. Šćedro Island is also near Zavala, while the islet of Zečevo is located in the surrounding area. Spanish Fortress is situated in the wider regional vicinity of Zavala; Zlatni Rat Beach is likewise located in this wider regional area.

Water and Activities

Cycling on Hvar’s cycle paths and hiking to St Anthony are suggested activities for active visitors in the surrounding area. Boat trips from Zavala take visitors to nearby Šćedro. There, visitors will find secluded coves, opportunities for diving and four restaurants.

Getting There

The route to Zavala follows main road 116 initially to Pitve, continues through the Vratnik Tunnel and then branches off towards the settlement.

Culture and Cuisine

The Church of St Nicholas is located in Zavala. It contains a collection of carved Stations of the Cross donated by Rato Radonić. Zavala also offers traditional island dishes in several local restaurants.

Other places: Zastrazisce, Humac, Pitve, Ivan Dolac, Vrisnik, Gdinj, Jelsa and Vrboska.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Zavala can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Jelsa.