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Sveti Klement
Island in the Adriatic Sea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sveti Klement (Croatian for Saint Clement) is an island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. Its area is 5.28 km2[1] and it is the largest of the Paklinski islands, a group of small islands located in central Dalmatia just south of Hvar. Its coastline is 29.89 km long.
![]() Saint Clement Island, Croatia | |
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Geography | |
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Location | Adriatic Sea |
Coordinates | 43°09′58″N 16°22′30″E |
Archipelago | Paklinski Islands |
Area | 5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Croatia | |
County | Split-Dalmatia County |
The coastal part of the island is barren and rocky while parts of the interior are covered in maquis shrubs. There are three non-permanent settlements on the island called Palmižana, Momića Polje and Vlaka. There is also a marina operated by ACI Club in Palmižana, open from March to October.
Sveti Klement is a very popular tourist area. Besides having a marina Sveti Klement has couple of restaurants and a unique lounge bar. It is also a popular place for destination weddings as many couples from all around the world decide to marry there.