[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":527},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-en-pakleni-islands":3,"related-en-pakleni-islands":130},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":115,"cover":116,"date":117,"description":118,"extension":119,"locale":120,"meta":121,"navigation":122,"path":123,"readingTime":124,"seo":125,"slug":126,"stem":127,"summary":128,"__hash__":129},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpakleni-islands.md","A perfect day across the Pakleni islands",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":107},"minimark",[9,14,27,30,35,38,41,44,66,72,76,81,84,88,91,94,97,101,104],[10,11,13],"h1",{"id":12},"pakleni-islands-škoji-how-to-plan-the-perfect-day-trip-from-hvar","Pakleni Islands (Škoji): How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip from Hvar",[15,16,17,18,22,23,26],"p",{},"Just across the bay from Hvar Town lie the ",[19,20,21],"strong",{},"Pakleni Islands",", known to locals simply as ",[19,24,25],{},"Škoji",". With crystal clear water, hidden coves, pine forests and excellent waterfront restaurants, they're one of the best day trips on the island.",[15,28,29],{},"Although they're only a short boat ride away, timing makes all the difference. Here's how we'd plan the perfect day for our own guests.",[31,32,34],"h2",{"id":33},"start-early","Start Early",[15,36,37],{},"Water taxis begin operating from Hvar Town early in the morning, but queues quickly build up during the summer.",[15,39,40],{},"An earlier departure means calmer water, quieter beaches and a much more relaxed start to the day.",[15,42,43],{},"Many visitors begin with:",[45,46,47,54,60],"ul",{},[48,49,50,53],"li",{},[19,51,52],{},"Jerolim",", famous for its peaceful swimming spots",[48,55,56,59],{},[19,57,58],{},"Stipanska",", perfect for an early morning swim",[48,61,62,65],{},[19,63,64],{},"Palmižana",", ideal for lunch, walking and spending the afternoon",[67,68,69],"blockquote",{},[15,70,71],{},"The secret isn't choosing the \"right\" island. It's getting there before the biggest crowds arrive.",[31,73,75],{"id":74},"where-to-eat-on-the-pakleni-islands","Where to Eat on the Pakleni Islands",[15,77,78,80],{},[19,79,64],{}," is the culinary heart of the Pakleni Islands. Hidden behind the marina are several excellent restaurants surrounded by pine trees, offering a much quieter atmosphere than the waterfront.",[15,82,83],{},"If you're visiting during July or August, booking a table in advance is always worthwhile, as the most popular restaurants fill up quickly.",[31,85,87],{"id":86},"returning-to-hvar-town","Returning to Hvar Town",[15,89,90],{},"Most visitors head back to Hvar in the late afternoon, just as the evening light begins to illuminate the old town and waterfront.",[15,92,93],{},"Arriving around sunset gives you plenty of time for a stroll along the promenade, a drink by the sea or dinner in Hvar Town.",[15,95,96],{},"If you'd rather stay longer on the islands and avoid worrying about the last water taxi, we can arrange your return whenever you're ready.",[31,98,100],{"id":99},"enjoy-the-islands-without-the-stress","Enjoy the Islands Without the Stress",[15,102,103],{},"The perfect day on the Pakleni Islands is surprisingly simple: an early swim, a relaxed lunch in Palmižana, another dip in the sea and an easy return to Hvar before dinner.",[15,105,106],{},"If you'd rather not worry about logistics, we're happy to help organise your day, from your transfer to the harbour and advice on water taxis to restaurant recommendations and your journey back to your accommodation.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":110},"",2,[111,112,113,114],{"id":33,"depth":109,"text":34},{"id":74,"depth":109,"text":75},{"id":86,"depth":109,"text":87},{"id":99,"depth":109,"text":100},"Beaches","\u002Fimages\u002Fpakleni.avif","2026-06-01","Just across the bay from Hvar Town lie the Pakleni Islands, known to locals simply as Škoji. 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Several beautiful beaches are within walking distance of the old town, while a short drive opens up both the island's peaceful north coast and the crystal clear coves of the south. From pine shaded pebble beaches to turquoise bays beneath the vineyards, these are the places locals return to all summer.",[31,144,146],{"id":145},"beaches-you-can-walk-to-from-stari-grad","Beaches You Can Walk to from Stari Grad",[15,148,149],{},"The closest beaches sit just outside the old town, making them perfect if you want a quick swim without driving anywhere.",[15,151,152,155,156,159],{},[19,153,154],{},"Maslinica"," and ",[19,157,158],{},"Lanterna"," are Stari Grad's best known beaches. These pebble coves are lined with pine trees that provide natural shade throughout the day, while the calm, shallow water makes them especially popular with families. You can reach both with an easy ten minute walk from the town centre.",[15,161,162,163,166],{},"If you'd rather escape the crowds, continue towards the ",[19,164,165],{},"Kabal Peninsula",". Its rocky shoreline and small hidden coves offer a quieter swimming experience, with exceptionally clear water and plenty of space even during peak season. It's one of the favourite swimming spots for locals, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.",[31,168,170],{"id":169},"beaches-just-a-short-drive-away","Beaches Just a Short Drive Away",[15,172,173],{},"Within ten to fifteen minutes of Stari Grad you'll find several completely different beaches, each with its own character.",[15,175,176,177,180,181,184],{},"To the east lies ",[19,178,179],{},"Vrboska",", a charming fishing village surrounded by pine forest. The beaches around ",[19,182,183],{},"Soline Bay"," are known for their natural shade, calm sea and relaxed atmosphere, making them an excellent choice on hot summer afternoons.",[15,186,187,188,191,192,155,195,198],{},"A few minutes further is ",[19,189,190],{},"Jelsa",", home to ",[19,193,194],{},"Mina",[19,196,197],{},"Grebišće",", two of Hvar's most family friendly beaches. Their shallow, sandy seabed makes them ideal for young children and anyone looking for an easy, relaxed day by the sea.",[31,200,202],{"id":201},"the-beautiful-beaches-of-hvars-south-coast","The Beautiful Beaches of Hvar's South Coast",[15,204,205],{},"If you're looking for the postcard version of Hvar, with turquoise water and sunshine that lasts until evening, head to the island's south coast.",[15,207,208,155,211,214],{},[19,209,210],{},"Zavala",[19,212,213],{},"Ivan Dolac"," are home to a series of beautiful pebble coves tucked beneath the vineyards. The sea here is among the clearest on the island, and the south facing coastline enjoys sunshine almost all day.",[15,216,217,218,221],{},"Further west, ",[19,219,220],{},"Sveta Nedjelja"," sits beneath the dramatic cliffs below Hvar's highest peak. The combination of crystal clear water, quiet beaches and surrounding vineyards gives this part of the island a completely different atmosphere from the north coast.",[67,223,224],{},[15,225,226],{},"Hvar's south coast enjoys longer hours of sunshine and warmer evening temperatures than the north. The only reason it stays quieter is that many visitors prefer not to drive through the narrow Pitve tunnel and winding roads.",[31,228,230],{"id":229},"the-easiest-way-to-get-there","The Easiest Way to Get There",[15,232,233],{},"You can easily walk to Maslinica, Lanterna and the Kabal Peninsula from the centre of Stari Grad. For beaches around Vrboska, Jelsa or the south coast, arranging transport is often easier than dealing with parking or driving through the Pitve tunnel.",[15,235,236,237,242],{},"Our ",[238,239,241],"a",{"href":240},"\u002Ftransfers\u002Fstari-grad-ferry-to-zavala","fixed price transfer"," will take you directly to your chosen beach and pick you up whenever you're ready to head back. No parking stress, no narrow roads and no long walk carrying towels and a cooler in the summer heat. Simply tell us where you'd like to swim and we'll take care of the rest.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":244},[245,246,247,248],{"id":145,"depth":109,"text":146},{"id":169,"depth":109,"text":170},{"id":201,"depth":109,"text":202},{"id":229,"depth":109,"text":230},"\u002Fimages\u002Fsea-cove.jpg","2026-06-18",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-beaches-near-stari-grad",{"title":133,"description":142},"best-beaches-near-stari-grad","blog\u002Fbest-beaches-near-stari-grad","From walkable town coves to the sunny south coast — where to swim, and how to get there.","eOhXXrlTzW1XgWs_dPhwXcRPAyLT1TMo5-DLdzeJexE",{"id":259,"title":260,"body":261,"category":392,"cover":393,"date":394,"description":395,"extension":119,"locale":120,"meta":396,"navigation":122,"path":397,"readingTime":398,"seo":399,"slug":400,"stem":401,"summary":402,"__hash__":403},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fgetting-from-split-to-hvar.md","Getting from Split to Hvar",{"type":7,"value":262,"toc":382},[263,267,282,289,293,296,303,310,317,322,326,340,347,353,357,362,365,369,372,376,379],[10,264,266],{"id":265},"how-to-get-from-split-airport-to-hvar","How to Get from Split Airport to Hvar",[15,268,269,270,273,274,277,278,281],{},"If you're flying into Split and continuing to Hvar, your journey has two parts. First, you'll travel from ",[19,271,272],{},"Split Airport to the ferry port",", then cross to the island by ",[19,275,276],{},"catamaran to Hvar Town"," or ",[19,279,280],{},"ferry to Stari Grad",".",[15,283,284,285,288],{},"Once you arrive on Hvar, our ",[19,286,287],{},"private transfer"," will take you directly from the port to your accommodation, whether you're staying in Hvar Town, Stari Grad, Jelsa, Vrboska, Zavala or anywhere else on the island.",[31,290,292],{"id":291},"getting-from-split-airport-to-the-ferry-port","Getting from Split Airport to the Ferry Port",[15,294,295],{},"Split Airport is located in Kaštela, around 25 kilometres from Split's ferry terminal and passenger catamaran port.",[15,297,298,299,302],{},"The quickest and easiest option is a ",[19,300,301],{},"taxi or private airport transfer",", taking you directly to your ferry or catamaran without changing transport.",[15,304,305,306,309],{},"If you're travelling on a budget, the ",[19,307,308],{},"airport shuttle bus"," runs to the main bus station next to the ferry terminal. It's a convenient choice if you have enough time between your flight and your departure.",[15,311,312,313,316],{},"There's also a ",[19,314,315],{},"local bus",", although it's slower and usually only worth considering if you're travelling light and aren't in a hurry.",[67,318,319],{},[15,320,321],{},"During the summer, always allow more time than you think you'll need. Traffic into Split can be heavy, and catamarans leave exactly on schedule without waiting for delayed passengers.",[31,323,325],{"id":324},"catamaran-or-ferry-to-hvar","Catamaran or Ferry to Hvar?",[15,327,328,329,332,333,155,336,339],{},"If you're travelling without a car, a ",[19,330,331],{},"catamaran from Split"," is usually the best option. During the season, passenger catamarans operate to both ",[19,334,335],{},"Hvar Town",[19,337,338],{},"Stari Grad",", so it's worth checking which arrival port is closer to your accommodation.",[15,341,342,343,346],{},"If you're bringing a car, you'll need the ",[19,344,345],{},"Split to Stari Grad port",", the island's main vehicle ferry connection.",[15,348,349,350,281],{},"Not sure which one to book? Read our guide to choosing between the ",[19,351,352],{},"Hvar ferry and catamaran",[31,354,356],{"id":355},"arriving-on-hvar","Arriving on Hvar",[358,359,361],"h3",{"id":360},"arriving-by-catamaran-in-hvar-town","Arriving by Catamaran in Hvar Town",[15,363,364],{},"The catamaran arrives on Hvar's waterfront, just steps from the old town. Since the historic centre is pedestrian only, we'll meet you at the dock and drive you to the closest accessible point to your hotel or apartment.",[358,366,368],{"id":367},"arriving-by-ferry-in-stari-grad","Arriving by Ferry in Stari Grad",[15,370,371],{},"The ferry terminal is a few kilometres outside Stari Grad itself. If you're continuing to Hvar Town, Jelsa, Vrboska, Zavala, Ivan Dolac or anywhere else on the island, your driver will be waiting at the port to take you directly to your accommodation.",[31,373,375],{"id":374},"a-stress-free-transfer-to-your-accommodation","A Stress Free Transfer to Your Accommodation",[15,377,378],{},"When you book your transfer with us, we monitor your flight, ferry or catamaran in real time. If your flight is delayed or your sailing schedule changes, we'll automatically adjust your pickup time.",[15,380,381],{},"No extra charges, no waiting and no worrying about how you'll reach your accommodation after a long journey.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":383},[384,385,386,391],{"id":291,"depth":109,"text":292},{"id":324,"depth":109,"text":325},{"id":355,"depth":109,"text":356,"children":387},[388,390],{"id":360,"depth":389,"text":361},3,{"id":367,"depth":389,"text":368},{"id":374,"depth":109,"text":375},"Getting around","\u002Fimages\u002Fferry-sunset.jpg","2026-06-12","If you're flying into Split and continuing to Hvar, your journey has two parts. First, you'll travel from Split Airport to the ferry port, then cross to the island by catamaran to Hvar Town or ferry to Stari Grad.",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fgetting-from-split-to-hvar","6",{"title":260,"description":395},"getting-from-split-to-hvar","blog\u002Fgetting-from-split-to-hvar","Airport to island in one go — which boat to take, where it lands, and how to reach your door.","EKIaHf6Qwe2bCukwkHsTbX_KduFADx3pzLarGaQrbPI",{"id":405,"title":406,"body":407,"category":392,"cover":518,"date":519,"description":415,"extension":119,"locale":120,"meta":520,"navigation":122,"path":521,"readingTime":398,"seo":522,"slug":523,"stem":524,"summary":525,"__hash__":526},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fhvar-without-a-car.md","How to get around Hvar without renting a car",{"type":7,"value":408,"toc":511},[409,413,416,419,423,436,439,442,446,453,456,459,476,480,486,489,493,496,499,504,508],[10,410,412],{"id":411},"do-you-need-a-rental-car-on-hvar-probably-not","Do You Need a Rental Car on Hvar? Probably Not.",[15,414,415],{},"Many visitors book a rental car before arriving on Hvar, assuming it's the only way to explore the island. In reality, most travellers don't need one.",[15,417,418],{},"The island's main towns are connected by local buses, private transfers provide door to door transport at any time of day, and water taxis make it easy to reach beaches and the Pakleni Islands. For most holidays, travelling without a car is simpler, more relaxing and often more affordable.",[31,420,422],{"id":421},"getting-around-hvar-by-bus","Getting Around Hvar by Bus",[15,424,425,426,428,429,428,431,428,433,435],{},"Local buses connect ",[19,427,335],{},", ",[19,430,338],{},[19,432,190],{},[19,434,179],{}," and several other villages across the island. During the day they're a good option for straightforward journeys between the main towns, especially after ferry arrivals.",[15,437,438],{},"However, bus services become limited in the evening, operate less frequently on Sundays and don't reach private villas, remote beaches or many destinations on Hvar's south coast.",[15,440,441],{},"If you're arriving late at night or leaving early in the morning, buses usually aren't the most practical choice.",[31,443,445],{"id":444},"private-transfers-and-taxis-on-hvar","Private Transfers and Taxis on Hvar",[15,447,448,449,452],{},"For most visitors, ",[19,450,451],{},"private transfers"," are the easiest way to travel around the island.",[15,454,455],{},"Your driver collects you directly from your accommodation, ferry port or catamaran terminal and takes you straight to your destination. There's no searching for parking, changing buses or carrying luggage through town. 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For many visitors, though, it creates more hassle than convenience.",[15,497,498],{},"Parking in Hvar Town is extremely limited during the summer, roads to the south coast are narrow and winding, and many drivers find the Pitve Tunnel intimidating. Once you add parking fees, fuel and the time spent driving, renting a car often ends up costing more than booking a few well planned transfers.",[67,500,501],{},[15,502,503],{},"Most of our guests only need a handful of journeys during their stay: one from the ferry to their accommodation, one or two day trips, an evening out and a return transfer to the port. For many travellers, that's easier and more economical than renting a car for an entire holiday.",[31,505,507],{"id":506},"plan-your-transport-before-you-arrive","Plan Your Transport Before You Arrive",[15,509,510],{},"Tell us where you're staying, when you're arriving and what you'd like to see on Hvar. We'll help you plan the transfers you actually need, so you can enjoy the island without worrying about driving, parking or renting a car.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":512},[513,514,515,516,517],{"id":421,"depth":109,"text":422},{"id":444,"depth":109,"text":445},{"id":478,"depth":109,"text":479},{"id":491,"depth":109,"text":492},{"id":506,"depth":109,"text":507},"\u002Fimages\u002Ffleet\u002Fvan-coastal.jpg","2026-06-05",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhvar-without-a-car",{"title":406,"description":415},"hvar-without-a-car","blog\u002Fhvar-without-a-car","Buses, taxis, transfers and boats — how to reach every corner of the island car-free.","_DQqut3cIg3seU5Irn3dWbzkeU0CoVj6TpTaC1utM_I",1782909587844]