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Croatian beaches

Croatian top beaches: discover the most beautiful Croatian beaches

Croatian beaches

The Croatian coast with clear and clean sea offers a variety of beaches. The Adriatic sea has numerous islands, bays and hidden reefs. The beaches are mainly stone, gravel and sandy. Hotel resorts are mostly located on the coast with nice beaches, often stone or gravel, while there is a smaller number of sandy beaches. Trees that are typical for this part of the Mediterranean will give you lots of shade. Some beaches are further equipped with various offers, slides for children, beach volley courts, and cafes and restaurants along the beach. There are numerous beaches in Croatia and its numerous islands and hidden coves still hide undiscovered beaches, away from civilization and tourist crowds.

Anyone can find a beach to their own taste, but we will help you and introduce some of the most famous Croatian beaches in different categories and regions:


Top 20 beaches


Top 5 Istria

1. Medulin
Sandy beach Bijeca in Medulin is recommended for families with small children.
2. Rabac
Rabac, known as the "pearl of Kvarner" because of beautiful crystal clear sea and white pebble beaches.
3. Poreč
Clean beaches and bays and numerous islands, as well as many sport facilities are a symbol of Poreč.
4. Umag
Umag gives you a beautiful dynamic family or sport active vacation.
5. Vrsar
Best beaches are: Vrsar, Valkanela, Koversada.



Top 5 Kvarner

1. Baška
Baska offers you unique pebbled beaches.
2. Rab
Rajska plaza (Paradise beach) is one of Croatia best family beaches.
3. Lošinj
Vespera: located in a sunny bay, in harmony with the forest.
4. Mošćenica
Two beautiful beaches in Mošćenicka Draga are the main reason tourists return for many years.
5. Crikvenica
Coast of Crikvenica offers 8 km of sandy and pebble beaches.


Top 5 North Dalmatia

1. Zaton
Zaton: The Blue Flag is arriving once again to Zaton beach.
2. Biograd
Soline is located in the shade of a think pine wood, near a sandy and pebbled beach.
3. Novalja
Zrće is the most beautiful and most attractive beach in Novalja. It is known world wide for its summer entertainment.
4. Murter
Slanica has an idyllic sandy beach.
5. Bibinje
Bibinje bays have beautiful and large beaches, and are among the most attractive parts of Bibinje tourist offer.



Top 5 South Dalmatia

1. Bol
Zlatni Rat, a shape shifting beach, is one of the largest and most beautiful natural attractions of the Adriatic sea.
2. Makarska
Makarska: a city known for sandy and pebbled beaches.
3. Split
Bacvice beach is a cult playground for the game "Picigin", and the "World championship in Picigin" is held there yearly.
4. Hvar
Pakleni: playful islands in a clear, azure sea, several beaches, and many hidden bays.
5. Dubrovnik
Always warm and clear sea, with a view on the open sea, city walls and the island Lokrum attract people from around the world to the beach Banje.



Sandy beaches in Croatia


Croatia as a country of a beautiful coastline contains but a few real sandy beaches who stand out for its beauty and uniqueness. Whether You are just interested in relaxing or engaging in activities such as water or beach volleyball, building castles in the sand with the youngest our recommendation of the following sandy beaches will surely be of interest to You.


FKK nudist beaches


For all fans of naturist tourism and true union of man and nature, she herself has offered more than beautiful beaches along the Croatian coast. This has been recognized by the guests and every year like Koversada beach and other naturist destinations recorded an increasing number of visits. Outside of the famous and popular locations explore the rest of the coast every naturist will surely find your little corner.


Family beaches


Unforgettable family vacation

Children playing, sun, sea, ice cream.... are some of the things that are common in locations we chose for our category of family beaches. Those unforgettable summer experiences You remember from childhood and what You would like your little ones to relive are here waiting. Simple yet challenging they offer safe adventures and refreshment for young and old - we invite You to check our selection of family beaches and look forward to Your visit. Do not forget the sunscreen!


Beaches for pets


Swim with your animal friend

Why would summer joys be reserved just for Yourself? On the following beaches it is encouraged to dive in together with your favorite animal friend. Welcomed refreshment will be equally appreciated by your pet, so grab another towel and come see our list of Croatian beaches for pets.