The Pakleni Islands stretch along the southwest coast of Hvar, close enough to see from the harbour but far enough to feel like a different world. A scattered chain of pine-covered islets, hidden coves, and water so clear it barely looks real. The name comes from “paklina”—the pine resin locals once harvested to seal their boats. Nothing to do with hell, despite what it sounds like.
The largest bay in the archipelago and the only one with real infrastructure. Palmižana features a wooden pier, a handful of restaurants, an art gallery hidden in the trees, and a botanical garden that was started over a century ago. Palmižana is where the yachts anchor and the day-trippers come for lunch. Busy in August, peaceful in June. The beach is pebbly, the water is warm, and the seafood is as fresh as it gets.
Two bays on the island of Sveti Klement, quieter than Palmižana, popular with sailors who know where to look. Rocky shorelines, pine shade down to the water, no beach bars or sunbeds. Bring a mask and snorkel — the rocks are full of life.
Home to Carpe Diem Beach, the club that put Hvar on the party map. There are daybeds, cocktails, DJs, and a crowd that peaks around sunset. Not for everyone, but unmistakably part of the Pakleni experience. Even if clubs aren’t your thing, the bay itself is worth a swim.
The quieter end of the chain. The quieter end of the chain offers small bays, no facilities, and no crowds. These are the kinds of places where you can drop anchor, jump in, and enjoy the solitude of the water. These bays are ideal for a private retreat away from the more crowded spots.
You can reach it by speedboat from Split, or take a short taxi boat ride from Hvar Town. The Pakleni islands work as a destination in their own right or as a swimming stop on a longer route. Most boat tours from Split include at least one bay in the chain.
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