Paklinski Islands, Hvar
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The Pakleni or sometimes referred as Paklinski islands are located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, Croatia, opposite the entrance to the Hvar harbour. Usual local name is Škoji, which means Islands. The name is popularly translated as Hells' islands, but it originally derives from paklina, an archaic word, from which pakleni is derived. too. "Paklina" means "tar", and in this case refers to the pine resin once used to coat ships that was harvested on these islands. ()
Alternative names: Area: 2.77 mi²Maximum elevation: 308 ftTotal islands: 16Coordinates: 43°9'46"N, 16°22'49"E
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Day trips
Paklinski Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pokonji Dol, Hvar Observatory, Hvar Cathedral, Španjola.