Paklina (Pakleni) islands
The name of this tiny archipelago (about twenty islets right opposite the town of Hvar) which extends undulating along the south side of Hvar comes from the word "paklina" (melted pine resin for 'rasping' boat plating). This archipelago is perhaps the most beautiful part of the Hvar riviera.
Palmižana, an exceptional by good shelter for boats, is situated on Veliki otok (Big Island) of Paklina islands. In the bay of Vinogradišće the family of the botanist Eugen Meneghello began to build summer houses and also to plant trees. Nowadays, it is a veritable arboretum with tourist facilities. The island is also called St Clement because of the church devoted to this protector of sea-men. It was restored in memory of the battle of Vis (1866) and the sinking of the frigate "Radetzky" (in 1869) with 325 young men on board, mostly Croats, 5 miles away from the island of Veli Vodnjak. Prehistoric stone tumuli suggest the possible use of the island as a burial site.
The remains of Roman houses can be found in the bay of Velo polje, where the Dominicans had a hospice in the 16th century, as well as in the area of Zdrilac on the islet of Marinkovac, previously the island of St Stephen, although the remains of the church have not been found. The Franciscans owned the islet of St Jerome (originally Rasohatac, from rasohe = forks). During the Middle Ages, salt was picked up there; and there also was much cattle pasturing on the island.
Sveti Petar
Sveti Filip i Jakov
Dalmatia’s Sv. Filip i Jakov (Saint Philip and Jacob) is a small place but only during low tourist season. Situation changes during summer when Sv. Filip i Jakov transforms into destination for numerous tourists.
Pakostane
Pakoštane, a well-known summer resort, is located in the very centre of Dalmatia, between historical towns of Zadar and Šibenik, surrounded by Kornati, Krka and Paklenica national parks.
Biograd
Biograd is situated in the center of the Adriatic. It is a promised land for people who want to enjoy the crystal clear sea in a dynamic and interesting place.
