Right off Hvar Town lies a chain of around 20 wooded islands and rocks: the Pakleni otoci. The name probably comes from the pine resin (paklina) once used to seal ships. Pine forests, small pebble and rocky coves and crystal-clear water make them Hvar's most popular swimming excursion.
At a glance
Region
Central Dalmatia, off Hvar
Access
water taxi from Hvar Town, approx. 10–20 min
Largest island
Sveti Klement with Palmižana
Beaches
pebble and rocky coves
Best time to visit
June, September
Ideal for
day trips, sailors, swimmers
The main islands
Sveti Klement / Palmižana largest island with a marina, the Meneghello family's botanical garden, restaurants and coves such as Vinogradišće
Jerolim small, close island – traditionally naturist
Stipanska (Marinkovac) coves with beach clubs, lively during the day
Ždrilca and Borovac small islands, quieter, often visited by yachts
Practicalities
Water taxis leave from Hvar Town harbour and run regularly to the main islands in season; note the last evening return. Many visitors also rent a small motorboat. There are no cars on the islands, only paths. Restaurants on Palmižana are good but pricey.
Honest verdict
In high summer many yachts anchor in the coves and it can get noisy, especially near beach clubs. For peace go early or look for remote coves on the south side. Overnight stays are possible only in a few places.
Right off Hvar Town lies a chain of around 20 wooded islands and rocks: the Pakleni otoci. The name probably comes from the pine resin (paklina) once used to seal ships. Pine forests, small pebble and rocky coves and crystal-clear water make them Hvar's most popular swimming excursion.
At a glance
Region
Central Dalmatia, off Hvar
Access
water taxi from Hvar Town, approx. 10–20 min
Largest island
Sveti Klement with Palmižana
Beaches
pebble and rocky coves
Best time to visit
June, September
Ideal for
day trips, sailors, swimmers
The main islands
Sveti Klement / Palmižana largest island with a marina, the Meneghello family's botanical garden, restaurants and coves such as Vinogradišće
Jerolim small, close island – traditionally naturist
Stipanska (Marinkovac) coves with beach clubs, lively during the day
Ždrilca and Borovac small islands, quieter, often visited by yachts
Practicalities
Water taxis leave from Hvar Town harbour and run regularly to the main islands in season; note the last evening return. Many visitors also rent a small motorboat. There are no cars on the islands, only paths. Restaurants on Palmižana are good but pricey.
Honest verdict
In high summer many yachts anchor in the coves and it can get noisy, especially near beach clubs. For peace go early or look for remote coves on the south side. Overnight stays are possible only in a few places.
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