Top 10 Beaches in Croatia

Do you prefer sandy, rocky, or pebbly beaches? Do you like big crowds and beach bars, or remote beaches that can only be accessed by sea?

Croatia has a 1,777 km long coastline on the Adriatic Sea, and 1,246 islands and islets. There's a beach for every taste. You can even rent abeach villa in Croatiaand stay only a few steps from the sea.

Here is our list of top 10 beaches!

1. Zlatni Rat Beach in Bol (Golden Horn Beach)

The Golden Horn beach in Bol from the air

This is surely the most famous beach in Croatia. It is known for its unusual shape, which changes daily due to winds and currents. Wind usually blows daily, attracting kite surfers and windsurfers to this beach.

In case you are not the active type of tourist Golden Cape will not disappoint you either because of the waves which are fun for everyone. Simply go into the sea and let the waves roll you around. Golden Cape is a pebble beach so nothing will happen to you. It is a lot of fun! Just be careful not to lose your bathing suit. :-)

After you get tired you can rest in the natural shade of the pine trees next to the beach. You can reach the beach on foot or by a tourist train from the center of Bol. In the evening Bol turns into a party center with nightclubs and cocktails. While there we recommend you stay in one of our luxury villas. Check our offer of Villas on Brac for more information.

2. Beach Punta Rata in Brela

Punta Rata Beach in Brela, photo by Josip-Pino Zamic from wikipedia.org

This is the most beautiful beach on the Makarska Riviera. It is a long, pebble beach perfect for families with kids. Makarska Riviera, in general, is family-friendly because of the long beaches with shallow areas. What is the best about this beach is the white color of the pebbles and crystal, clear sea.

There is also plenty of entertainment, bars, and restaurants on the beach. You can find parking nearby in the pine trees forest. In the evening stroll with your family around this charming destination. Your kids will probably ask for the ice cream and you will surely enjoy the delicious authentic Mediterranean meals that can be found nowhere else. Afterward, relax in one of our villas in Makarska and the area.

3. Banje Beach in Dubrovnik

Banje beach in Dubrovnik

This beach is near the Lazareti, the former quarantine at the Dubrovnik's entrance. Therefore, if you come here, you will swim and sunbathe with a spectacular view of the Old Town of Dubrovnik on one side and the Lokrum island on the other.

The beach entrance is free of charge. On the other hand, parking in Dubrovnik can be expensive. We recommend using the taxi service from your accommodation. Regarding accommodation in Dubrovnik, we have many exquisite villas. Some of them are even close to the famous Banje beach. Feel free to check them at Dubrovnik villas.

At night the beach transforms into the Banje Beach nightclub where you can party till dawn. It often hosts international DJs.

4. Sakarun Beach on Dugi Otok Island

Sakarun beach Dugi otok Island, photo credit Greta Ceresini, flickr.com

This is a long beach with white sand. It is a wild beach so don't expect premium bars and restaurants. This beach's beauty and the nature surrounding it make up for it. On the other hand, you can find several top seafood restaurants on the island where you can try seafood caught freshly from the sea. Yummy!

In summer, many yachts anchor there. If you wish to visit this beautiful bay by boat, contact our VIP concierge department and let us arrange daily luxury yacht hire for you and your group.

5. Bacvice Beach in Split

Bacvice Beach in Split from en.wikipedia.org

Bacvice Beach is a sandy beach with a long, shallow area. Therefore, it is suitable for kids as well. As far as sports are concerned many people play "picigin" there. We have already written about "picigin" in one of our previous blogs. For more details, please check our blog: Where to eat and chill in Split during Ultra Music Festival. At night, beach Bacvice becomes a party zone with numerous nightclubs and restaurants.

Bacvice Beach is within walking distance of Split Old Town. Our villas in Split are close to the center, beach, airport, and more. Check them all at the Split Villas section of our website.

6. Blue Beach in Vodice

Blue Beach in Vodice from pixabay.com

It is a long, sandy beach with plenty of bars and restaurants. This beach is also ideal for families with children as it includes many activities for children like slides and trampolines. Even toddlers will have a lot of fun building castles in the sand.

If you decide to stay here, we offer many luxury villas in the Vodice area. The additional benefit of spending your holiday in Vodice is the possibility of one-day trips. Thus, you can visit Fun Park Biograd with slides and rides your children (and you) will adore. You can also see the natural phenomenon, Krka Waterfalls. Finally, make sure to visit the town of Sibenik, the center of the county.

7. Banj Beach in Sibenik

View from the Banj Beach to Sibenik Old Town

This is another beach with a view. On one side you see the Old Town of Sibenik and on the other the islands of the Sibenik archipelago. It is a pebble beach with a children's playground next to it. There is not much natural shade on the beach so we recommend renting parasols from the beach bar. You can find parking near the beach.

If you need inspiration on what else to do on vacation in Sibenik besides visiting Banj Beach, you can find it in one of our previous blogs: What to do on holiday in Sibenik. Finally, here you can see our Sibenik villas handpicked for our guests.

8. Beach Raduca in Primosten

View of Primosten Old Town from the beach

This is a large beach situated in the very center of Primosten. Beach Raduca is a pebble beach with many facilities and sports activities.

After you get tired of beach activities we recommend visiting some Primosten restaurants. We have already written about them and what to do in Primosten in our blog:Where to go on holiday with kids in Croatia.Here are some of our top recommendations: Tavern Tony, Bila Lucica, and Restaurant Mediteran.These restaurants are in the Old Town of Primosten and you can try authentic Mediterranean food there.

Beach Raduca can be reached on foot from the center of the town, but two large parking spaces are just a few hundred meters away from the beach.

9. Omis Beach

Beach in Omis by Sztudva Gyongyi from commons.wikimedia.org

This is a long, sandy beach near the center of Omis. We are sure your kids will love the sand perfect for beach activities from building castles to the game of "picigin". On the other hand, you can relax in one of the beach bars and watch them play on the beach.

Omis is also known as a destination for an active vacation. So, besides spending your time on the beach you might try rafting on the Cetina River (its estuary is in Omis) or even zip-line over its canyon.

In the evening return to the Old Town where you can hear the traditional Dalmatian "klapa" singing. "Klapa" is a group of male or female singers who sing a cappella. You will surely see them if you visit Omis during the Festival in Omis. It usually takes place in June and July. Finally, for accommodation check our offer of luxury villas in Omis and enjoy your vacation.

10. Beach Porat on Bisevo island

Beach Porat on Bisevo, view from the above by Dronepicr from flickr.com

This beach is a true hidden gem as it is situated on the island of Bisevo which is quite isolated. The island can be reached from Komiza on Vis Island. On the way, we recommend visiting the Blue Cave with the beautiful blue color of the sea. We can also organize it for you. If you are interested, feel free to check ourCroatia island hopping and private day toursoffer.

This sandy beach has a long shallow area and crystal clear sea. The sea is a bit cold, but refreshing during hot summer days.As we previously said the whole island is a bit isolated, but you can still find a couple of good restaurants near the beach.

Did you like our selection of beaches in Croatia? There are many more we could have mentioned of course. So, stay tuned for more amazing beaches in one of our future blogs. For accommodation check all our beach villas in Croatia.