EPIC 2024 PAKLENI ISLANDS HVAR GUIDE (PAKLENI OTOCI)

If you’re looking for an off-beat destination that offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, then look no further than the Pakleni Islands, also known as the Paklinski Islands.

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I first visited these islands in 2015 – yikes, so long ago now. I was there again last year, and the Pakleni Otoci, as they are called in Croatian, are just as magical the second time around.

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This guide explains how the islands can be reached by water taxi, rented boat, sea kayaking, private boat tour, or organized group day trips.

INTRODUCTION TO PAKLENI ISLANDS

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BEACHES ON THE PAKLENI ISLANDS

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POKONJI DOL

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