{"id":1720,"date":"2015-08-11T12:52:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T11:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/magazine\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:30:47","slug":"best-beaches-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/best-beaches-in-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Best Beaches in Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/croatia-sailing-guide\/\">sailing holiday in Croatia<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0spent with your favourite friends and family exploring the best beaches in Croatia is the ultimate summer escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there anything more beautiful than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/mediterranean-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mediterranean Sea<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re not sure! But we want you to decide for yourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a private yacht charter, hidden coves, secluded beaches and breathtaking island scenery are what you\u2019ll awake to each morning. The Mediterranean summer climate brings mostly sunshine and dry days, with cool breezes out on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/croatia\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Croatian coastline<\/a> has more than 5,000 km of beach, making it a paradise for <strong>water sports, picnic lunches, secluded moorings and cocktails by the sea<\/strong>. Croatia\u2019s beaches have excellent water quality, with more than 100 of them awarded the quality label <strong>\u2018Blue Flag Award\u2019<\/strong>, so <strong>cleanliness, water quality and facilities are guaranteed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to start experiencing the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Beaches in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#zlatni\">Zlatni Rat beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vela\">Vela Plaza beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#crikvenica\">Crikvenica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#zrce\">Zrce beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lumbarda\">Lumbarda beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#saplunara\">Saplunara<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#queens\">Kralji\u010dina (Queen&#8217;s) Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pasjaca\">Pasjaca Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-sailboat\/\" target=\"_blank\">Charter a sailboat in Croatia<\/a> and enjoy the freedom of exploring breathtaking beaches one by one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2019-06-10-at-15.26.22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"yacht charter\" class=\"wp-image-21486 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1066;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Beaches in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zlatni\"><strong>Zlatni Rat beach, Bol, Brac Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous beach in Croatia is known as such for a reason; it truly is one of the most impressive beaches we\u2019ve ever seen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/brac\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brac island<\/a>, near the town of Bol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Protected natural area and is popular with surfers and windsurfers all over the world. The &#8216;Golden Horn&#8217; reaches out into the Adriatic Sea, creating a breathtaking coastal view of golden sand and crystal clear water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From Bol, Zlatni Rat is only a 2km drive or a 20-minute walk along the seaside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vela\"><strong>Vela Plaza beach, Baska, Krk Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/krk\/\" target=\"_blank\">The island of Krk<\/a> is one of the most naturally beautiful, protected islands of the Adriatic Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> close to Baska<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Vela Plaza beach is totally protected by the nearby Mount Velebit, on the coast. Vela Plaza has been awarded a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/blue-flag-10-beaches-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Flag Award<\/a>, and offers a collection of bustling beach bars and beach activities. The popular tourist town of Baska is often full of people all summer long, so you\u2019ll experience an incredible atmosphere while&nbsp;relaxing in the bay on your private yacht.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-11-at-10.30.50-am_tspigj.png\" alt=\"best beaches in Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-21479 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 869px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 869\/579;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"crikvenica\"><strong>Crikvenica, Kvarner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crikvenica hosts 2km-long, sandy and pebbly beaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kvarner region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights<\/strong>: The flat, sandy banks are a safe haven for swimming and popular for beach sports. This makes them some of the most popular beaches with <strong>families enjoying a sailing holiday around Croatia<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other top beaches in Kvarner: <\/strong>City beach, Crni molo and Kacjak beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zrce\"><strong>Zrce beach, Pag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>looking for the party<\/strong>, Zrce beach is where it\u2019s at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Pag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> In the clubs, bars and chill-out areas, you can turn night into day and dance until sunrise. This bustling&nbsp;beach is surrounded by a thick pine forest, giving pleasant shade even on the hottest of summer days. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festivals:<\/strong> Zrce is home to some ofCroatia\u2019s best&nbsp;summer festivals, including Hideout and Croatia Rocks, so be sure to check your dates before sailing on over to party island madness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-26-at-10.22.59_c5bvyp.png\" alt=\"party in croatia\" class=\"wp-image-2948 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 929px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 929\/616;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lumbarda\"><strong>Lumbarda beach, Korcula<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>in the east of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkorcula.eu\/index-de.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">town of Korcula<\/a>, and is popular for its outstanding local white wine. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> The surrounding pebbly and sandy beaches draw seaside lovers from all over the Adriatic. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearby beach: <\/strong>Bilin Zal &#8211; has a wide range of charming restaurants and cafes and is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate with the locals to&nbsp;really get to know the Croatia lifestyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/korcula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charter a yacht in Korcula.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"saplunara\"><strong>Saplunara, Mljet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Mljet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for breathtaking nature and peaceful settings off the beaten track, you\u2019re sailing in the right place, with over 1000 islands to explore. Secluded beaches, lagoons and bays can be found on most islands in Croatia, but those on the island of Mljet are particularly outstanding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our top tip: <\/strong>sail over to Saplunara beach, to the south of the island. Here, you can relax, swim in crystal clear water and stroll the often-deserted stretches of sand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"queens\"><strong>Kralji\u010dina (Queen&#8217;s) Beach, Nin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Nin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Stretching for around 3km, and consisting of sandy, shallow water, this beach is perfect for families with kids, or simply people looking for a more laidback beach experience. Lacking the pebbly shores that are synonymous with Croatian beaches, Queen\u2019s Beach is more often compared to Caribbean beaches. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendation: <\/strong>Bring a few beach chairs and gaze up at the mountainous vista across the waters. Or if you\u2019re interested, you can even indulge in healing mud Peloid and partake in its healing properties on your body and skin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pasjaca\"><strong>Pasjaca Beach, Dalmatia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/dalmatia\/\">Dalmatia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>If you\u2019ve got the courage to carefully walk down a winding, narrow path, all the while carrying all your beach essentials (since there won\u2019t be any amenities provided here), then this beach will reward you. Classic brilliant water, pebbly shores that massage the feet, and an isolation that\u2019s pretty rare round these parts await all who wander here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget to pack some snacks and water, since the isolation also means that there won\u2019t be much in the way of food stands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PASJACA-BEACH-DALMATIA.jpg\" alt=\"best beaches in croatia in dalmatia\" class=\"wp-image-24793 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After an incredible day exploring&nbsp;the beaches, on your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-catamaran\/\">private yacht charter in Croatia<\/a>, you\u2019ll be relaxing in your lounge chair on deck and watching the warm sun slip down over the horizon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the romantic atmosphere and breathe in the salty air &#8211; this is going to be the best vacation of your life. Explore more beautiful beaches in Europe and check out the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/black-sand-beaches-in-europe\/\">black sand beaches<\/a> for a unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book it now &#8211; before summer passes you by : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/boat-charter\/special-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find best deals for your summer vacation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sailing holiday in Croatia\u00a0spent with your favourite friends and family exploring the best beaches in Croatia is the ultimate summer escape. Is there anything more beautiful than the Mediterranean Sea? We\u2019re not sure! But we want you to decide for yourselves. On a private yacht charter, hidden coves, secluded beaches and breathtaking island scenery &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"A Guide to the Best Beaches in Croatia\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/best-beaches-in-croatia\/#more-1720\" aria-label=\"More on A Guide to the Best Beaches in Croatia\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":56661,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-croatia-en","category-destinations","infinite-scroll-item","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1720\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}