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If you have found a vacation rental in Sibenik and are planning on exploring the archipelago, you might be looking for different towns, attractions, areas, and islands to visit on day trips. While there are many to choose from, one of the most unique and interesting spots to hit up must be the island of Zlarin. It is a must-see for those interested in taking care of the environment and environmental policies around the globe as it has recently been announced to be Croatia’s first zero waste, plastic-free island! Incredibly beautiful as it is, this latest announcement only makes the stunning island all the more appealing and is certain to ensure that it remains an unspoiled gem.

Hvar is a famously beautiful island in Croatia and is a great natural gem but, just off the coast from the town's main town (also called Hvar) is another wealth of natural loveliness: the Pakleni, or Paklinski, islands. A chain of wooded islands located in the crystal-clear clear waters directly in front of the town's harbour, they are a lush cluster of isles that boast an impressive list of things to see and do and are the perfect place to completely unwind. Read our guide to some of the must-see features of the islands, and then find a vacation rental in Hvar and plan a trip to the islands!

1. Palmižana – Vingoradišce Bay

Located on Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni Islands, this is one of the most beautiful resorts of all in Croatia. Much of the land in the area was bough up by Hvar’s Eugen Meneghello in the early 20th century, with the plan to create a spectacular botanical garden, which he eventually opened to the public.

The beautiful island of Hvar is a famously lovely holiday destination in Croatia. Consistently one of the top ten islands to visit in the world according to Conde Nast, it is a unique place that boasts a large fertile coastal plain, fresh water springs, hillsides covered in pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards, lavender fields, mild winters and warm summers, and perfect sandy beaches. Those who find a vacation rental in Hvar and plan a trip to the island, usually come to take advantage of this great wealth of natural beauty. If you come to Hvar town, you will also be rewarded with another natural gem, just off the coast, the Pakleni, or Paklinski, islands.

This chain of wooded islands sit in the crystal-clear clear waters of the harbour and stretch out in a picturesque line directly in front of the town. The name is often translated as ‘Hell’s Islands’ but they are anything but that and the meaning is more likely to have come from paklina, a pine resin that was once harvested there and then used to waterproof boats.

Lokrum is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, just 600 metres off the coast of Dubrovnik. The first written record of the island comes from the 11th century when a Benedictine abbey and monastery were founded on the island and its name comes from their time on the island. The Benedictines began the tradition of planting exotic plants on the island and Lokrum comes from the Latin “acrumen”, meaning sour fruit.

Today the island is a natural paradise still dotted with lemons and oranges, that is a popular day-trip destination. Regular ferries depart from the Old City harbour in Dubrovnik and take visitors across to the island in just fifteen minutes. With a rich and fascinating history and an incredibly scenic setting, Lokrum is the perfect place to recharge your batteries once you have found a vacation rental in Dubrovnik and are a little tired from days of darting around the city.