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Pakleni Islands: plan your boat trip from Hvar

The Pakleni Islands are Hvar's playground. Hop on a taxi boat for the day, or join a tour that adds the Blue Cave and Vis.

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Pakleni Islands · Hvar

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Why go

Why the Pakleni Islands?

Just off Hvar Town lies a chain of around 20 wooded islands and islets. Their name is often linked to 'paklina', the pine resin once used to seal boats.

You can reach them in minutes by taxi boat, spend the day on a beach at Palmižana or Jerolim, or book a speedboat tour that includes the Blue Cave on Biševo.

~20
Islands and islets in the chain
10–20 min
Taxi boat ride from Hvar Town
May–Oct
Main boat season
1
Hvar harbour: most trips start here

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Where to go

Where to go around the Pakleni Islands

Pakleni Islands, HvarPakleni Islands · Hvar

On Sveti Klement

Palmižana

The best-known bay, with restaurants, beach bars and pine shade on the largest island, Sveti Klement.

  • Regular taxi boats in season
  • Good for a full beach day
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Blue Cave, BiševoBlue Cave · Biševo

Full-day speedboat

Blue Cave & 5 Islands

Long day trips that combine the Blue Cave on Biševo, Stiniva, Vis and a Pakleni stop.

  • Early starts
  • Weather-dependent cave entry
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Hvar Town harbour, HvarHvar Town harbour · Hvar

Your base

Hvar Town

The harbour where taxi boats and tours depart, with the fortress above the town.

  • Taxi boats from the harbour
  • Sunset from Fortica
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Catamaran, AdriaticCatamaran · Adriatic

Day trip option

From Split

Speedboat trips from Split and Trogir often include Hvar and the Pakleni Islands.

  • Long day on the water
  • Private boat options
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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to the Pakleni Islands?

Taxi boats leave Hvar Town harbour throughout the day in season, reaching the nearest islands in about 10 to 20 minutes. You can also join a group or private boat tour.

Which Pakleni island is best?

Sveti Klement with Palmižana is the most popular for beaches and restaurants. Jerolim, closest to Hvar Town, has a long naturist tradition. Smaller coves are best reached by private boat.

Can I visit from Split?

Yes, on a speedboat day trip from Split or Trogir, but most of the day is spent travelling. Staying on Hvar gives you more time on the islands.

When is the season?

Roughly May to October, with the fullest boat schedules in July and August.

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