Paklinski Islands
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 (city) harbour. Usual local name is Škoji, which means "Islands". The name is popularly translated as "Hells' islands" (pakleni: hellish), 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. Overview. The islands are (from west to east): The main island of Sveti Klement  is also called "Veliki otok" or "Big island". It has 3 settlements, Palmižana, Momica Polje and Vlaka. There is a large, well protected yacht marina at Palmižana. The chain of islands is approximately long, formed of limestone, with a very indented coastline and low pine forest with black pine, and aleppo pine. The highest point on the islands is . The islands are a popular destination for visitors with smaller craft, especially yachts, providing numerous peaceful coves for diving, underwater fishing, swimming and water sports.