The 5 best beaches in Croatia

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Croatia’s beaches are mostly pebble and rock rather than sand, which is exactly why the water is so astonishingly clear. Here are five worth planning around.

  1. Banje Beach, Dubrovnik — the city beach, with the Old Town walls as a backdrop and easy access from our Ploče-area apartments.
  2. Zlatni Rat, Bol (Brač) — the iconic shape-shifting spit of pebbles that appears on half the postcards of Croatia.
  3. Sakarun, Dugi Otok — a rare shallow, sandy bay near Zadar with turquoise water.
  4. Pasjača, Konavle — a dramatic beach beneath towering cliffs, south of Dubrovnik.
  5. The Elaphiti Islands — not a single beach but a string of quiet coves, best reached by boat.

The best beach is the one that fits your day. We can point you to the right one for your group — and arrange the boat or transfer to get you there.