Pakleni islands

Pakleni Otoci – Hell Islands are the prettiest part of Hvar’s, if not the of whole Croatian riviera. A playful chain of woody isles, dipped in a clear, azure sea, a few resorts and swimming areas, and a number of little, hidden away beaches, stone terraces facing sun, and beautiful deserted lagoons make, as someone said, “An Arcadia in grasp of the palm.” The resorts from the east to the west:

 

Jerolim – a nudist swimming area

The famous and traditional Hvar’s nudist swimming area is situated on the Jerolim isle (which was named after the 15th century church). There are showers and a restaurant. The swimming area can be accessed by the organised, regular boat connection from the port of Hvar.

Stipanska – a nudist swimming area

A woody lagoon on Pakleni Otoci, with a number of pebble beaches, numerous hidden places for relaxed enjoyment of the Hvar’s sea and sun, and picturesque submarine life.
There are several restaurants.
The swimming area can be accessed by the organised, regular boat connection from the port of Hvar.

Plamižana

The oldest and most famous Hvar’s resort and the nautical marina.
Palmižana (Vingradišće lagoon precisely) is a spacious lagoon with shallow and sandy beach. It is surrounded by the thick, pine forest, fragrant heather and rosemary bushes and various, exotic plants.
There are several restaurants and B&Bs.
Palmižana can be accessed by the organised, regular boat connection from the port of Hvar.

ACI MarinaPalmižana (43° 09.8’ N 16° 23.8’ E) is 2.4 nautical miles from Hvar, and it is situated on the Croatian island of Sveti Klement (San Clemente) in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast. The island belongs to a group of islands called Pakleni islands. This marina is known as one of the most beautiful marinas in the Adriatic. Open: mid March – end October. Berths:The marina has 160 berths, all with water and power supply. Facilities: Reception, exchange office, restaurant, toilets and showers, grocery shop. The nearest gas station (2,5 Nm) is in the city port of Hvar (Križna luka). Traffic connections: In July and August there are taxi-boat services that connect the marina Palmižana with Hvar.

Vlaka

A traditional, local’s resort on Pakleni Otoci. Once a roman villa, later a village dedicated to St. Clement. Today it is a destination to everyone who wishes to spend holidays on Hvar, in a direct contact with nature and people of Hvar. If you wish to experience plebeian festivity, visit Vlaka on St. Clement’s day, celebrated on the last Sunday in July.
There are several restaurants.
Vlaka can be accessed by own or hired boat.