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Zdrilca

Quiet pebble coves among the pines on Marinkovac, a short hop beyond Stipanska.

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Zdrilca is a well protected bay with several pebble beaches on Marinkovac, the Pakleni island closest to Hvar town. The sea here is almost always calm, shallow and light blue, often compared to a giant swimming pool.

Regular water taxis run from the main waterfront in Hvar town; there is no road on the island. A short walk through the pine woods takes you across to Mlini beach on the other side.

Several restaurants work in the bay, including Tri Grede right on the beach, konoba Patak and beach bar Mamato, so Zdrilca suits swimmers and long Dalmatian lunches more than partying. Families like the calm, shallow water.

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Before you go

Beach vitals

Coordinates
43.1582, 16.4166
Faces
north west
Wind
Open to the north
Sun
Sun stays late here, the best light is in the afternoon and early evening.
Wind and shade

Faces north, so it stays glassy in the jugo and picks up chop when the bura blows from the north east.

Sun stays late here, the best light is in the afternoon and early evening.

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Zdrilca, practical questions

How do you get to Zdrilca: on foot, by car or by boat?

Regular water taxis run from the main waterfront in Hvar town; there is no road on the island. A short walk through the pine woods takes you across to Mlini beach on the other side. Let our local concierge organise the best of Hvar for you: exclusive villas not listed online, private chef, boats, transfers.

What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?

Zdrilca is a well protected bay with several pebble beaches on Marinkovac, the Pakleni island closest to Hvar town. The sea here is almost always calm, shallow and light blue, often compared to a giant swimming pool. Several restaurants work in the bay, including Tri Grede right on the beach, konoba Patak and beach bar Mamato, so Zdrilca suits swimmers and long Dalmatian lunches more than partying.

Is Zdrilca good for small children?

The sea here is almost always calm, shallow and light blue, often compared to a giant swimming pool. Regular water taxis run from the main waterfront in Hvar town; there is no road on the island. Families like the calm, shallow water. Pebble coves KonobasMoorings.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Zdrilca?

Yes, within a few hundred metres Google Maps lists: Mamato Bar (4.7), Tri Grede (4.6), Mlini (4.1), Restaurant Antonio Patak (4.2). In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.

Is there shade at Zdrilca?

Hvar town ZdrilcaQuiet pebble coves among the pines on Marinkovac, a short hop beyond Stipanska. A short walk through the pine woods takes you across to Mlini beach on the other side. Several restaurants work in the bay, including Tri Grede right on the beach, konoba Patak and beach bar Mamato, so Zdrilca suits swimmers and long Dalmatian lunches more than partying.

What should we bring to Zdrilca?

Pack water shoes for the pebbles, sun cream and a towel.

Can we arrive by taxi boat?

Yes. Taxi boats from the Hvar riva run all season and a private ride drops you as close as the seabed allows. See routes and prices on our water taxi page.