no alt text

Best places to stay:

Last updated: 05 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: Jane Foster

The Pakleni archipelago is a gorgeous cluster of uninhabited pine-scented islets opposite Hvar. On Sveti Klement, one of the islands, Palmizana occupies an overgrown botanical garden, with palms, cacti, eucalyptus, mimosa, fig trees and lilies.

A back-to-nature retreat, it has six secluded bungalows and six villas (sleeping three to ten), all hung with bold colourful modern paintings – the owner is an art collector. There are two restaurants serving Creative Dalmatian cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood and local seasonal produce.

It sits above a bay with a pebble beach, where yachts drop anchor overnight, and lies a 20-minute speedboat ride from Hvar Town.

Surrounding area

Palmizana is on a car-free islet, traversed by footpaths leading through pinewoods and herb-scented Mediterranean scrub (a 30-minute walk from end to end).

Nobody lives here year-round, but there’s a large, well-equipped ACI yachting marina five minutes’ walk from Palmizana (open April to October) served by regular taxi-boats from Hvar Town (20-minute crossing).

The sea is crystal-clear, but the Palmizana beach is a narrow strip of pebble and gets extremely crowded in high season.

Please note - we hope to one day have live prices for you, but for now, here are some useful links for you to compare prices...

Check pricing & availability on:

Key facilities

Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: Onsite
Creche
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Parking: Not available
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

Hvar’s Old Town

Hvar, Dalmatia, Croatia[4.2 miles]

A character-filled, Venetian-era old town, with a picturesque main square, a lattice of historic streets, and cultural treasures galore.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

Website >
Overview >

Sail the Dalmatian Islands

Dalmatia, Croatia[11.4 miles]

With sheltered waters, a steady breeze, and too-many-to-count uninhabited islands with hidden coves, the Dalmatian islands are made for sailing.

Best for ages: 13+ | £600 | 3-7 days

Website >
Overview >

Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

White Party at Carpe Diem during Yacht week.
Experience

Carpe Diem Beach & Club

Hvar, Dalmatia, Croatia[4.1 miles]

A beautiful pebble beach with a super-trendy beach club, boasting a lounge bar, DJ and restaurant in a magical setting among the pines. The club opens daily from June to September.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

Website >
Overview >
Stone building set alone on cliffs near Bol in Dalmatian Islands
Experience

Blaca Hermitage

Brac, Dalmatia, Croatia[18.3 miles]

Perched on a remote mountain cleft on Brac island, the Hermitage dates back to the 15th century, when Ottoman Turks took shelter in a cave. They stayed, built outwards and by the 18th century it was a Hermitage serving three local villages.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

Website >
Overview >
aerial view of Zlatni Rat Beach
Experience

Zlatni Rat Beach

Brac, Dalmatia, Croatia[22.2 miles]

A photogenic 500m-long cape of fine golden shingle, that changes shape with the tide. Lined with sunbeds and good for watersports, it’s a great family beach.

Best for ages: 4+ | Free

Website >
Overview >

Destination guides including or relevant to this place to stay

Dalmatian Islands

Dalmatia, Croatia

A magical, unspoilt archipelago of a thousand-plus islands stretching along Croatia’s southern coast. A heady mix of sea, mountains, adventure sports and medieval buildings

Website >
Overview >