Zori Timeless Residences on Croatia’s sublime Pakleni Islands offer solitude and quiet luxury – just 10 minutes by boat from the hotspot of Hvar
If there was an award for Croatia’s most glamorous island, Hvar would win hands-down. This Dalmatian hotspot has been attracting the bold and the beautiful ever since King Edward VIII visited with Wallis Simpson in the summer of 1936, shortly before abdicating the British throne for her.
Since then, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Bono and Demi Moore have all holidayed here, along with Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who, rumor has it, named daughter Blue Ivy after a tree on the island (the mayor later made the infant an honorary citizen of the island).
By night, you might spy the yacht set ambling down cobbled medieval lanes in Hvar Town back to their anchored accommodation, or dining in its celebrated restaurants.
And by day? They’re most probably sailing in their yachts around the nearby Pakleni Islands. These largely uninhabited islands offer the perfect place for them to dock in secluded coves and swim uninterrupted (and unsnapped) in crystal-clear waters, only breaking for a seafood feast.
On the Paklenis’ largest island, Sveti Klement, there’s currently a rare opportunity to invest in one of southern Europe’s most exclusive locations: Zori Timeless Residences.
These properties come with everything one would want from a holiday hideaway: private pools, Jacuzzis, lush gardens, designer furniture, home cinemas and generous living areas. The Residences have also been designed to blend seamlessly with nature: their 40-meter-wide seafront terraces offer panoramic Adriatic views amid the scent of rosemary blooms. In fact, Sveti Klement is known as the ‘Island of the Rosemary,’ owing its horticultural past to botanist Eugen Meneghello, who planted the shrubby herb here in 1906.
As its name suggests, there is something never-changing about Zori Timeless Residences. Just as in Meneghello’s day, the only sounds you’ll hear are the rustling of pine trees and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. There’s a reason for that: there are no cars – and no roads for cars – on Sveti Klement or any of the Paklenis. This is a pollution-free environment, where visitors arrive by boat, and the islands are best explored on foot or by bicycle. Hvar Town might be just across the water, but it feels like a million miles away.
In other words, Zori Timeless offers something of a rarity in Europe: a true sanctuary, offering buyers both a personal escape and a potential source of guaranteed income. And if these buyers crave something more energetic during their stay, lively Hvar Town is just 10 minutes away by boat.
A destination for exploration
Historically, the Paklenis were vital to sailors (who used its sheltered coves for docking) and merchants (who traded the islands’ natural resources, especially wood and resin). Today, tourism is the main economic driver, but the Paklenis have kept their charm and preserved their natural landscapes with minimal development.
Hvar’s history stretches back to prehistoric times. The ancient Greeks founded Pharos here in 384 BC, and the Romans later built mansions. As a Venetian naval base, it became Dalmatia’s wealthiest region by 1420. Following brief Napoleonic rule, Hvar joined the Austrian Empire, then became part of Italy, Yugoslavia and, in 1991, independent Croatia.
Hvar is something of a boater’s paradise too. With a private yacht charter, it’s possible to explore nearby islands such as Brac and Vis with their pristine beaches and charming fishing villages. Back on Sveti Klement, the ACI Marina Palmižana, just five minutes’ walk from the Residences, is one of the safest in the area.
Investing in location and lifestyle
But it’s not all about the stylish architecture and exceptional location. Zori Timeless Residences also boasts its own destination restaurant, Zori, attracting international visitors and locals alike. The dishes feature Mediterranean and Dalmatian specialties, with the restaurant currently generating about €400,000 annually – making it a solid investment for buyers choosing to run or expand it. (Four private units will also be added to the property.)
For potential buyers, then, Zori Timeless Residences represents more than just a retreat – it’s an investment in a lifestyle, a chance to own a piece of paradise in one of the most exclusive and peaceful locations in the Adriatic. It’s also the sunniest too: nearby Hvar receives more annual hours of sunshine (around 2,724) than anywhere else in Croatia.
So, whether converting the property into a splendid family villa or continuing its commercial operation as a high-end tourist destination (supported by local contractors, artisans and maintenance teams), the possibilities for potential buyers are many. Plus, you never know who might want to stay…
Zori Timeless Residences is listed by Dino Vulić of Broker Group. Price upon request.
