Luka Palmižana

Drop the hook at Palmižana, a short 25-minute ride from Hvar town, and you've found one of the islands' best escapes from the crowds. The anchorage sits off a lush, largely uninhabited island called Sveti Klement, where you'll find shaded walking trails, a famous botanical garden, and relaxed waterfront restaurants tucked into the pine trees. It's the kind of place where an afternoon easily stretches into an evening.