Jerolim Island is one of the most tranquil locations you can visit near Hvar, even during the high season. It is a great location for swimming and snorkeling, and we usually spend about half an hour to 45 minutes here for this activity. What makes this island stand out, besides its natural beauty, is that it is the only remaining nudist island in the group of Pakleni. If you decide to go for a swim and maybe explore the island on foot, the usual patrons won’t mind if you prefer to keep your bathing suit on. Of course, there is always the option of just going sightseeing around the island, taking a swim off the boat, or switching this location entirely for another gorgeous spot.

Mlini is a bay situated on the east side of Marinkovac island, one of the 16 Pakleni islands. The currents that flow through from the west ensure the water in Mlini is unbelievably clear and always so photogenic. When it comes to swimming and sunbathing, you can choose between the pebble beach or the lonely rocks. Mlini is one of those irresistible spots for a swim, so we usually spend at least 45 minutes over here swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing or relaxing.

Palmizana Bay is one of the most famous locations on the Pakleni Islands, mostly because it is the biggest sandy bay in the area. There are a few restaurants spread out on the waterfront across the bay, as well as the popular Laganini beach bar, and there are usually many yachts and sailboats staying there overnight. Depending on your preferences, we can either do a round of sightseeing of the bay and all the boats for about 15 minutes, stop for a swim for about half an hour, or we can also add a stop for lunch, which would take about an hour more. Palmizana is definitely one of the most visited spots during the summer season here in Hvar, so if that's not your thing, we can always skip it entirely and go somewhere more quiet or secluded, or just do a quick round of sightseeing.

This is our ideal spot for lunch. There are two restaurants located right on the beach, looking over the crystal-clear turquoise water of Zdrilca Bay. The water is irresistible, so you might want to take a dip here after lunch, which is of course perfectly fine; we can always adjust the timing.