When you’re here
Beaches & swimming
Jelsa is made for swimming with small kids — shallow, calm water and a beach for nearly every mood. Here’s where families actually go, pinned on the map below.
From the school’s field guide: 8 Family-Friendly Beaches ↗
Two quick things. Water shoes help nearly everywhere (the beaches are pebbly), but they’re easy to find and cheap on the island — so don’t stress about packing them. And pack a reef-safe sunscreen if you can. Hungry at the beach? The Tirkiz beach bar at the pebble beach does pizza and bites — see the Food page.