Pakleni archipelago

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Pakleni Islands in Croatia.

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Pakleni archipelago 43°09.870'N, 016°22.140'E43.1645;16.369 destination

The Pakleni Islands offer some idyllic anchorages in settled weather

Interactive map of marina and anchorages

The Pakleni Islands is a small chain of islands lying just off the SW coast of Hvar Island in Croatia and sheltering the approaches to Hvar Town from southerly winds. The name has two possible derivations: from the Croatian word for ‘hellish’, which perhaps reflects the barren and inhospitable nature of the islands, or the archaic word for ‘pine resin’, with which wooden ships were coated to preserve their timbers. Today the islands are far from hellish, constituting a mini cruising paradise with a number of beautiful anchorages in clear blue water. Several of the anchorages have restaurants ashore during the season, and the N coast of the largest island, O. Sveti Klement, even hosts the small marina of Marina Palmizana. Unfortunately, the islands are also hugely popular with tripper boats and especially naturists. Several areas on the islands are reserved for those who wish to expose their dangly bits to the ravages of the summer sun. Many of the anchorages are only suitable for use in settled weather and there are none where a yacht would be completely comfortable in a strong blow as the islands are mainly low-lying and afford only moderate protection.

Charts

British Admiralty

2712

269

Croatian charts

MK19

Imray

M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Weather

Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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Entrance

Hvar Town is a summer port of entry only. Split or Korcula are the nearest all-year round ports of entry.

Berthing

The largest of the islands, Otok Sveti Klement, offers the greatest number of anchorages for visiting yachts, with six of them having suitable depths for anchoring. The island also has the marina of Marina Palmizana in a bay at its NE tip. Otok Sveti Klement is fringed with smaller islets on its W side (O. Veli Vodnjak), S side (Dobri Otok) and particularly its E side (Otok Borovac, O. Planikovac, Otok Marinkovac and Otok Jerolim). Other than around the coast of Otok Sveti Klement, the main anchorages in the Pakleni Islands are all among this latter group of islets. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of marina and anchorages or for full details see below.

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Palmizana

Anchorages

Anchorage in the Pakleni Islands

The main anchorages among the Pakleni Islands (listed from W to E) are as follows:

Otok Sveti Klement

Otok Sv. Klement is by far the largest of the Pakleni Islands and consequently offers the greatest choice of mooring options.

U. Vlaka

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anchorage U. Vlaka [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Vlaka|U. Vlaka]] 43°09.976'N, 016°22.048'EU. Vlaka43.16626;16.36747

The anchorage of U. Vlaka is situated on the N coast of the island, just inside the small islet of O. Vlaka. The anchorage is suitable for settled weather only and with light to moderate southerly winds. It should not be used with any northerly winds forecast. Anchor in 7.0 - 9.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. Note that the eastern side of the bay is a forbidden anchorage as cables come ashore here.

Luka Soline

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anchorage Luka Soline [[Pakleni archipelago#Luka Soline|Luka Soline]] 43°09.652'N, 016°21.746'ELuka Soline43.16086;16.36244

Luka Soline is a wide bay on the S side of the island, protected to some extent from S by the small islet of Dobri Otok. Good all-round shelter can be found in the various parts of the bay in moderate wind conditions. Note, however, that cables come ashore on the NW side of the bay (where there is a restaurants ashore) and anchoring is forbidden in this area - which is mostly too deep anyway. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres on the E side of the bay or with S winds on the N coast of Dobri Otok and take a line ashore. The holding is good in sand. The anchorage is very popular in the summer.

U. Tarsce

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anchorage U. Tarsce [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Tarsce|U. Tarsce]] 43°09.590'N, 016°22.472'EU. Tarsce43.15984;16.37453

U. Tarsce is a deep inlet on the S side of the island, immediately E of Luka Soline. The anchorage provides good shelter from all except S winds. Depths are considerable until arriving at the head of the bay, where it is possible to drop anchor in depths of 5.0 - 10.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible. Holding is good in sand with some patches of weed.

U. Duboka Vela

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anchorage U. Duboka Vela [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Duboka Vela|U. Duboka Vela]] 43°09.851'N, 016°22.951'EU. Duboka Vela43.16418;16.38251

The anchorage of U. Duboka Vela is situated on the N coast of the island, a mile E of the anchorage of U. Vlaka. The inlet offers reasonable shelter except with anything N in the wind, when it tends to funnel down the inlet. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 8.0 - 10.0 metres and take a line ashore (since the head is quite narrow). Holding is good in sand. The inlet is usually quieter than those on the S coast.

U. Stari Stani

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anchorage U. Stari Stani [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Stari Stani|U. Stari Stani]] 43°09.389'N, 016°22.902'EU. Stari Stani43.15648;16.3817

U. Stari Stani lies on the S side of the island, between the anchorages of U. Tarsce to the W and U. Vinogradisce to the E. It is usually a quieter spot to moor than its larger neighbours. Anchor in the W branch of the inlet in 6.0 - 10.0 metres or the E branch in 8.0 - 12.0 metres and take a line ashore. Holding is mostly good in sand and weed (if you avoid the weedy patches). Shelter is good in all but S winds.

U. Vinogradisce

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anchorage U. Vinogradisce [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Vinogradisce|U. Vinogradisce]] 43°09.467'N, 016°23.403'EU. Vinogradisce43.15779;16.39005

U. Vinogradisce lies on the S side of the island, just E of U. Stari Stani. As the anchorage on the sheltered side of the island that is closest to Hvar Town (and with the best depths for anchoring) it is very popular during the summer. Anchor wherever you can find space in 4.0 - 10.0 metres. There are bollards ashore in places to take mooring lines. The holding is good in sand. Shelter is good in all but S winds. There are restaurants at the head of the bay open in summer.

Otok Borovac

Otok Borovac is the small island immediately E of O. Sv. Klement, separated from it by a narrow and shallow channel with depths of just 2.0 metres.

U. Borovac

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anchorage U. Borovac [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Borovac|U. Borovac]] 43°09.581'N, 016°24.583'EU. Borovac43.15969;16.40972

he anchorage of U. Borovac is less frequented than most of the others in the islands, largely owing to the popularity of the anchorages opposite it on Otok Marinkovac to the E. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good as long as there is nothing S in the wind.

Otok Marinkovac

Otok Marinkovac lies immediately E of Otok Borovac, with Otok Jerolim on its E side and the islet of O. Planikovac to the N. There are anchorages on both its NW and S sides.

U. Zdrilca

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anchorage U. Zdrilca [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Zdrilca|U. Zdrilca]] 43°09.526'N, 016°24.942'EU. Zdrilca43.15877;16.4157

The anchorage of U. Zdrilca lies on the NW side of the island, protected from NW and W by O. Planikovac and Otok Borovac. It consists of a channel nearly a mile long with depths of 10 metres or less along most of it. Anchor anywhere along the channel where there is suitable space in 6.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. There is usually a current running through the channel which reaches 1.0 - 1.5 knots at times. There are two restaurants ashore on the coast opposite O. Planikovac. Shelter can be found in the various parts of the channel from all except N winds.

U. Stipanska

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anchorage U. Stipanska [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Stipanska|U. Stipanska]] 43°09.552'N, 016°25.337'EU. Stipanska43.1592;16.42228

U. Stipanska is a deep inlet on the S side of the island, part of which is buoyed off for swimming in summer. Depths here range from 18.0 metres at the entrance to just under 10.0 metres at the head. Anchor as close in to the head as possible in 10.0 metres and take a line ashore. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all except S and SE winds. This bay is the location of Carpe Diem's after-hours beach club. Expect thumping house music between 0100 and 0500 in the high season.

Otok Jerolim

Otok Jerolim lies immediately E of Otok Marinkovac, separated from it by a narrow and shallow channel with depths of 4.0 metres. The island is dedicated to naturism, so don’t visit if you are likely to be offended by dangly bits.

U. Kardovan

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anchorage U. Kardovan [[Pakleni archipelago#U. Kardovan|U. Kardovan]] 43°09.490'N, 016°26.083'EU. Kardovan43.15816;16.43471

The bay of U. Kardovan is on the S side of the island and provides reasonable shelter in W and N winds. Anchor at the head in 6.0 - 7.0 metres, with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. Holding is good in sand and weed. There is a café/bar ashore in the buoyed off bay on the N side of the island.

Facilities

Water

Marina Palmizana/wiki/Pakleni_archipelago#.5B.5BMarina_Palmizana.5D.5Dwater Marina Palmizana [[Pakleni archipelago#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'EMarina Palmizana43.16245;16.39456 On every berth, tel. +385 21 744 995.

Electricity

Marina Palmizana/wiki/Pakleni_archipelago#.5B.5BMarina_Palmizana.5D.5Delectricity Marina Palmizana [[Pakleni archipelago#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'EMarina Palmizana43.16245;16.39456 On every berth, tel. +385 21 744 995.

Toilets

In Marina Palmizana.

Showers

In Marina Palmizana.

Laundry

None.

Garbage

In Marina Palmizana.

Supplies

Fuel

Nearest fuel berth in Hvar Town (1.8 metre depths).

Cooking gas

None.

Chandlers

None.

Services

Repairs

None.

Internet

WiFi in Marina Palmizana.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

N/A (Not Available).

Provisioning

Marina Palmizana/wiki/Pakleni_archipelago#.5B.5BMarina_Palmizana.5D.5Dprovisions Marina Palmizana [[Pakleni archipelago#Marina Palmizana|Marina Palmizana]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'EMarina Palmizana43.16245;16.39456 Minimarket, tel. +385 21 744 995.

Transportation

• Water taxi from marina to Hvar Town during summer
• Otherwise, tripper boats only

Eating out

• Marina Palmizana

Please specify POI name /wiki/Pakleni_archipelago#.27.27_.27.27provisions [[Pakleni archipelago# | ]] 43°09.747'N, 016°23.674'E 43.16245;16.39456 Restaurant and café/bar, tel. +385 21 744 995.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Pakleni archipelago at the Wikipedia
• Hvar Tourism website

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Pakleni archipelago and this page's details validated:

• July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)

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