Meneghello Palmizana
A bohemian art resort in a sheltered bay on Sveti Klement, reached by taxi boat from Hvar, with a botanical garden, waterfront restaurants and a century of family history.
Meneghello Palmizana sits in Vinogradisce bay on the largest of the Pakleni islands, where the Meneghello family opened the first tourism on the island more than a century ago. It is a relaxed, artistic and intimate place rather than a grand hotel, with an arboretum, an art gallery, scattered villas and bungalows, and restaurants set among Mediterranean planting above the sea.
It rewards a couple who want a barefoot island celebration with character and privacy, and who do not mind that everything, including guests, arrives by boat. It suits a small to mid sized gathering, guided by a planner who knows the island and its logistics.
Meneghello Palmizana is an art resort in Vinogradisce bay on Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni islands just off Hvar town in Croatia. It is reached by a short taxi boat from the Hvar waterfront and offers a botanical garden, an art gallery, waterfront restaurants and island accommodation in villas and bungalows. It suits an intimate to mid sized island wedding rather than a large one. Confirm capacity, catering and the boat logistics directly with the resort.
An arboretum, the sea and a barefoot welcome.
Style and setting
Meneghello Palmizana occupies Vinogradisce bay on Sveti Klement, where pine covered hills meet a clear Adriatic cove. The mood is artistic and unhurried, with a botanical garden first planted by the Meneghello family, an art gallery, peacocks in the grounds and summer concerts. Tables sit among palms and exotic plants with the bay below, which gives the celebration a relaxed, bohemian character.
Capacity
Palmizana is an intimate island venue built around its restaurants and gardens rather than a single ballroom, so it suits a small to mid sized wedding. Because exact numbers depend on which restaurant and garden terrace you use, confirm the seated figure for your chosen layout directly with the resort.
Restaurants and the day
The bay holds several waterfront restaurants, including the long established Meneghello Palmizana and the nearby Toto's, set on terraces above the sea. This lets a couple build a ceremony, a long lunch and an evening party across the gardens and dining terraces, all within the same sheltered cove.
What it costs
Pricing depends on guest numbers, the restaurant and the season, and the resort quotes per celebration rather than a single fixed hire. Boat transfers, catering and any accommodation are part of the picture. Treat every figure as indicative, reviewed January 2026, and confirm the current rates directly with the resort.
Ask about Meneghello Palmizana.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows Hvar and the Pakleni islands. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
An island wedding rewards a planner who knows the boats.
A Pakleni islands wedding lives and dies by its logistics, from boat transfers to catering brought across the water, so a planner who knows Hvar and Palmizana is essential. We will pair you with a planner experienced on the island and along the Dalmatian coast.
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How do guests get to Palmizana?
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Guests reach Hvar town by ferry or catamaran from Split, then take a short taxi boat from the Hvar waterfront to Palmizana, around fifteen to twenty minutes. Everyone arrives by water, so plan transfers and the last boats back.
How many guests can Palmizana host?
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It is an intimate island venue built around its restaurants and gardens, so it suits a small to mid sized wedding. The exact figure depends on the restaurant and terrace you choose, so confirm directly with the resort.
Can we stay on the island?
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Yes. Meneghello Palmizana offers villas and bungalows in the bay, with more accommodation in nearby Hvar town. Block book early for the peak summer weeks.
When is the best time to marry here?
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Late spring to early autumn is warmest and most settled, with May, June and September the sweet spots. High summer is beautiful but busy across Hvar, so book early.
Can we get legally married on the island?
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Croatia allows civil and symbolic ceremonies. Many couples complete the legal step at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in the bay. A local planner confirms the current paperwork.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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