Pakleni islands boat tour from Hvar - Sailing Experience

On board of a sailing boat, choose to spend 6 hours of your day in the sun, discovering hidden coves, swimming in a clear blue sea and relaxing in the untouched nature of the Pakleni islands.

Duration
6 hours

Available
Every day

Small Group
Max 8 people

Meeting point
Port of Hvar

Start time
10:00am

As if Hvar town was not already the perfect destination, a string of emerald jewels, called Pakleni islands, in front of the town offers to escape from the crowds, excellent beaches, great dining, and surprising diversity. On board of a sailing boat, choose to spend 6 hours of your day in the sun, discovering hidden coves, swimming in a clear blue sea and relaxing in the untouched nature of the Pakleni islands. The sights, the sounds, and the scents of this spectacular trip will be truly memorable.

Tour program of the Pakleni islands boat trip:

Meeting point in Hvar at Jurja Matijevića 20; here you will meet your skipper and board a comfortable sailing boat with a small group only 8 guests.
We set sail for the Pakleni islands and during the day, we will make several stops for swimming and snorkeling in the most beautiful bays and lagoons, always depending on the sea and weather conditions, and we will stop for lunch at one of the restaurants on Pakleni Islands.

Possible stops are:

Jerolim island, whose beach Kordovon has been named by Huffington Post as one of the top secret beaches in Europe, as well as CNN’s top naturist beach in the world. Kordovon beach is one of the most chilled places in Dalmatia and a combination of FKK, sun, sea and relax, where everything is organic, and almost anything goes.
Then, we continue for the nearby island of Marinkovac, stopping at the idyllic cove of Zdrilca: pristine water, pebble beaches, Dalmatian slow life typified by the excellent restaurant on the beach.
The next stop will be Palmižana bay. Located on Sveti Klement island, the largest of Pakleni islands, Palmižana bay is the favourite getaway for Hvar islanders. Here, azure waves lick a sandy cove surrounded by pine forests, heather fields and breezes scented by aromatic herbs. Scuba divers love Palmižana due to its vibrant underwater life.
Not far from Palmižana is the small fishing village of Vlaka on the northern shores of Sveti Klement. Home to vineyards, the remains of a Roman spa, and magical mud used by locals to heal their skin, Vlaka is the go-to for those looking to escape the busy crowds and blistering heat of Hvar town to instead relax in the quiet of a glistening bay.
We will start sailing back to Hvar town where the tour will end.

*Please keep in mind the route and time schedule can vary depending on the weather and sea conditions.

The price includes: English speaking skipper – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages – Equipment for snorkeling.

Don’t forget: Beach towel – Sunscreen – Sun hat – Sunglasses – Camera.

Maximum: 8 people on board.

To know more about your boat trip...

Spalmadori islands or Pakleni islands in Croatia: useful information

The Pakleni islands (or Spalmadori islands in Italian) are a real natural paradise. It is a group of twenty islands with a total area of about 7 square kilometres and located opposite Hvar. The name “pakleni” comes from the word “paklini”, a pine resin that was used in shipbuilding. The Spalmadori islands are playfully distributed in the Hvar archipelago and are all wooded, some of them untouched and completely uninhabited. For this reason, the Spalmadori or Pakleni islands are a destination for lovers of the completely natural landscape who enjoy swimming and snorkelling and discovering secluded bays. During the boat tour to the Pakleni islands, you can admire gravel-covered islands, very wooded and rich in fauna.

Spalmadori islands: how to get there from Hvar

If you are wondering how to get to Spalmadori islands from Hvar, it means that you have chosen to visit this natural paradise called Pakleni otoci. Consider that these islands are many and take a public transport to make fleeting stops on some fo them, does not allow you to fully experience their beauty. To discover and reach the most beautiful bays around Hvar with all the relaxation in the world and without chaos, you will need to rent a boat. With the tour from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands you will need to rent a boat. With the tour from Hvar to the Pakleni islands you will have a wonderful sailing experience with lunch included and you can enjoy the best of the Pakleni islands without any stress.

The island of Jerolim and its beaches

The island of Jerolim is a small but charming islet of the Spalmadori islands. This island is a traditional naturist place on Hvar. On Jerolim’s beaches you will find peace and relaxation and places equipped with showers: to the south you will see the pebble beach, while on the other side you will see white stones descending into the blue sea. Kordovon beach has been named by the Huffington Post as one of the most beautiful secret beaches in Europe and has been listed by CNN as one of the best naturist beaches in the world. If you love peace and quiet, the island of Jerolim is for you.

Spalmadori islands: Marinkovac

Among the Spalmadori islands, the island of Marinkovac with its idyllic bay of Zdrilca must be particularly prominent. We are not far from Hvar and in Zdrilca the water is transparent and the beach is really very picturesque. Certainly Zdrilca, on the island of Marinkovac, is one of the beaches where you can take a swim during the boat tour to the Spalmadori islands.

Palmižana Bay

One of the most famous destinations of all Spalmadori (or Pakleni islands) is certainly the bay of Palmižana. Because of this characteristic, the Palmižana bay is one of the most touristy, but not the least peaceful. In fact, until the last century, there was still no electricity here. Lie in the shade of the pine trees that cover this island and swim in its crystal clear sea. Also here a part of the island is naturist, like many other beaches in Croatia. If you want to explore the island of Palmižana, you will find many nature trails to see in this little corner of paradise.

Vlaka Bay what to see

Among the tourist attractions of Hvar is undoubtedly the Vlaka Bay which is located on the island of St. Clement in the Spalmadori Islands. This bay is full of restaurants, but that’s not all. Walking around the island you can admire a 14th century church dedicated to St.Clement, every year, on the last Sunday of July, on this island its protector is celebrated with a traditional festival. There are also both Illyrian and Roman settlements on the island, which are called Soline.

Q&A

How long is this boat experience from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands with lunch?

The sailing tour to the Pakleni Islands takes about 6 hours. You will have enough time to swim, sunbathe and snorkel in the most beautiful bays of the Spalmadori Islands and have lunch in one of the many restaurants in thus delightful archipelago.

With which boat is the tour to the Spalmadori Islands performed?

This boat tour to Spalmadori Islands (Pakleni) is done on a sailing boat. Enjoy an unmissable experience and sail through the Pakleni islands on a sailboat, respecting the pristine environment of this place and discovering the favourite destinations of the weather and sea for that day.

Are there plans to stop for a swim on this tour?

Yes, during this boat tour there will be stops to swim and snorkel.

Are there toilet breaks during the tour?

On board there is the opportunity to use the restroom.

Why is the itinerary flexible and not fixed?

The itinerary varies according to sea and weather conditions. For your safety on board, the captain will decide the best route to take every day by evaluating the sea and wind conditions.

Will the tour be cancelled in case of heavy rain or rough sea?

Yes, in case of bad weather/sea conditions the tour might be cancelled. In case of cancellation we are happy to offer our customers the choice of an alternative date or, in case of inability to rebook, the full refund.