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The vast majority of Croatia's
millions of visitors come to take in the sun 'n sea on one of the beaches
in Croatia.
And they're not disappointed. Very few Croatian beaches
are sandy; most often you'll nest in a private little cove
between high rocks. Here is my highly personal list of Croatia's
best beaches (see a photo
gallery of Croatian beaches):
Brela Beach
Along the Makarska coast, south
of Split, lies a full six kilometres of pebbly beach forming itself
into private coves and backed by shady pine trees. Forbes magazine
recently put it in the top 20 beaches of the world but it's number
one with me.
More on Brela.
Zlatni Rat Beach
On Brac
island near Bol,photos
of this unusual thumb-shaped gravel beach lie in almost every Croatian
travel brochure. It's most strange to stand on the tip, turn around
and see the water behind you. More
on Zlatni Rat.
Baska Beach
On Krk
island, Baska is a long stretch of sandy beach. Framed by barren
mountains that constantly change colour with the sunlight, the setting
is dramatic. The tempo is busy-busy with tourists starting in spring.
More on Krk Island.
Lopud
Just a short boat ride from
Dubrovnik, this small island boasts gorgeous Sunj beach.
It's wide, sandy and accessible only by foot or boat. More
on Lopud Island.
Paradise Beach
Near Lopar
port on Rab island, are a full 22
sandy beaches. The longest and most spectacular is Paradise
Beach, site of Croatia's first naturist camp.More
on Lopar.
Trstenica
On Peljesac
peninsula, near Orebic,
Trstenica is a lovely wide, pine-fringed beach that is refreshingly
free of crowds most of the time. More
on Peljesac beaches.
Lokrum
Only a short ferry ride from Dubrovnik,
locals and visitors alike appreciate the peace and quiet of this rocky
island carpeted with pines. There are naturist and clothed areas. More
on Lokrum Island.
Palmizana
Part of the luscious Pakleni
Islands near Hvar
, Palmizana is a spectacular sandy cove surrounded by pine trees on
a nearly deserted island. More
on the Pakleni Islands.
Valun
In the middle of untamed Cres Island is this shallow beach
framed by towering pine-covered cliffs. More on Cres Island.
Krka Waterfalls
OK, it's not exactly a beach
in the strictest sense of the word. Yet, in this national
park you can swim in the freshest water and wash your hair under
the waterfalls just like a shampoo commercial. More
on the Krka Waterfalls.
Related Pages
Croatia
Beaches: A Photo Gallery
Best Beaches
in Istria
Dubrovnik Beaches
Split Beaches
Peljesac Beaches
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