Pakleni Islands
The Pakleni Islands are a short water-taxi ride from Hvar Town, and visitors go for the swimming coves and beach restaurants.
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The Pakleni Islands are a group of small, pine-covered islets off Hvar Town, on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Water taxis leave from the Hvar Town harbor and cross to the islands in a short ride southwest. Most people go for a swim, a long lunch at a beach restaurant, or both, without leaving the shore.
A half day covers one cove, and a full day lets you visit several. Check return boat times before you settle in, because the last boat back to town is the one to plan around. The islands are busiest in midsummer, so arrive early for a quieter spot. Late spring to early autumn is the season when the sea is warm enough for swimming. Pick this trip for an easy beach day close to town, not for a quiet stay.
Pakleni Islands in five
- Take a water taxi from Hvar portThe tourist board says taxi boats from Hvar port reach Stipanska on Marinkovac, and Jerolim can only be reached by boat. Agree the pickup time with the skipper before you land.Hvar
- Choose Palmižana for familiesVinogradišće, known as Palmižana, is partly pebble and partly sandy, and the tourist board calls it very interesting to families. You can reach it by boat or on foot from the bay where the ACI marina sits.
- Pick Jerolim for a choice of beachesJerolim has two pebble beaches on its north and south sides and a west-side spot for singles or couples, plus two places for food and beach facilities. It can only be reached by boat.
- Try Stipanska for rock swimmingStipanska on Marinkovac has a rocky coastline that gives swimmers a sense of seclusion, with a restaurant and bars along the coast for those who want company.
- Keep a margin for wind on the way backTaxi boats are private, so confirm the return time and a backup if the sea turns rough. Do not plan a tight ferry connection the same evening.
Need to know
- Airport
- None; Split (SPU) is the gateway for Hvar
- Getting there
- Water taxi from the harbor in Hvar Town
- Getting around
- By boat to a cove; short paths link some bays
- Best base
- Hvar Town, where the boats leave
- Time needed
- A half or full day
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low8°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°Spring, freshAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, fresh
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, calmMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 214 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Cool, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Hvar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Pakleni Islands
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 66%
- Wind
- 38 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Pakleni Islands
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Monday, November 2
- Today19°12°93%Monday: Rain. High 19°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Tue18°15°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed18°15°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu18°14°0%Thursday: Clear. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri17°13°4%Friday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sat16°15°12%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sun17°14°22%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 22%.
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What's on in Pakleni Islands
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
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- MaySudamjaSplit, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Hvar Town15 to 20 min by water taxiHarbor, fortress and the town the boats leave from.Read the guide
- Stari Grad Plainby road on HvarAn ancient Greek field system on the other side of the island.Read the guide
- Visby catamaran, check the timetableA slower island for another day on the water.Read the guide
Before you go to Pakleni Islands
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Plan around Pakleni Islands
The town, harbor and ferries for the boats
Read the guideStari GradQuieter Hvar base near the car ferry
Read the guideVis IslandRemote island on the catamaran route
Read the guideSplitThe mainland gateway to Hvar
Read the guideFerries in CroatiaBoats, buses and car hire compared
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guidePakleni Islands FAQ
How do you get to the Pakleni Islands?
By water taxi from the harbor in Hvar Town, which the tourist board lists for Stipanska, and by boat for Jerolim. Palmižana can also be reached on foot from the bay where the marina sits.
Which Pakleni island is best for families?
Palmižana, in Vinogradišće bay, is partly pebble and partly sandy and is described as very interesting for families. Jerolim has pebble beaches and food stops, and Stipanska is for rock swimmers.
Are the Pakleni Islands worth visiting?
Yes for a swim and a lunch away from Hvar Town, especially in the morning or late afternoon. They are busiest in July and August, so shoulder months give calmer coves.
Can you visit the Pakleni Islands without a tour?
Yes. Water taxis run from Hvar Town harbor, so you do not need to join a cruise. Agree the return pickup time before you land.
Is there food on the Pakleni Islands?
Yes. The tourist board lists restaurants and bars at Palmižana, Jerolim and Stipanska. Tables fill at lunchtime in summer, so book ahead and carry water for the walk.