ACI Marina Palmižana (Adriatic Croatia International Club)

Tucked into its own bay on St. Clement island, part of the wild Paklinski Islands just a short hop from Hvar town, ACI Marina Palmižana is one of those spots that genuinely earns its reputation. The marina is open from April through October and sits in lush, pine-scented surroundings that feel a world away from the buzz of Hvar, even though the two are practically neighbours. From here you can easily explore the rest of the Paklinski archipelago or jump a water taxi back to Hvar's old town for the evening.