Sailing

Hvar Town is a popular port of call for those sailing on the Adriatic; the town harbor is packed with flashy yachts through peak season and beyond.

ACI Marina Palmižana. This 180-berth marina is open from April through October, and is served by regular taxi boats from Hvar Town through peak season. Located on Palmižana Bay on the island of Sveti Klement, one of the Pakleni Otoci, it lies just 2½ nautical miles from Hvar Town. Palmižana Bay, Sveti Klement, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21450. 021/744–995; www.aci-marinas.com/marina/aci-palmizana.

Hvar Adventure. This company arranges sea kayaking tours from Hvar Town to the Pakleni islets, as well as one-day sailing trips, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, and more. Jurja Matijevića 20, Hvar, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21450. 091/228–0088; www.hvar-adventure.com.

Sunburst Sailing. Here, you can rent out a 42-foot sailing yacht called Nera, based in Split, that is available for fully catered day charters and evening cruises. Hrvatske mornarice 1, Hvar, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000. 091/185–4559; www.sunburstsailing.com.