The 14 best beaches in Croatia according to Lonely Planet 

Stiniva, Vis

Many visitors to Croatia who visit the country for the first time are amazed by the stunning sights of turquoise sea and the fact that you can often see the seabed and even in deeper waters. 

Thanks to the 1,777 km long Adriatic coast with over 1,200 islands, there are numerous beautiful beaches in Croatia, and it’s just a matter of whether you prefer rocky or sandy ones.

The popular travel guide book Lonely Planet has selected the 14 best beaches in Croatia. 

1. Zlatni Rat, Brač Island 

Zlatni rat beach (Photo credit: Boris Kačan)

2. Dubovica, Hvar Island

Dubovica (Photo: Vjeko Begovic/Croatian Tourist Board)

3. Sveti Jakov, Dubrovnik

4. Stiniva, Vis Island

Stiniva, Vis

5. Plaža Ušće (Delta Beach), Neretva Delta

 

 

 

 

 

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6. Zrće Beach, Pag Island

Zrće (Photo credit: Boris Kacan)

7. Šunj, Lopud Island

Lopud

8. Stračinska, Šolta Island

9. Cape Kamenjak, Istria

Kamenjak

10. Lopar peninsula, Rab Island

Paradise beach – Lopar (Photo credit: Peter Lupic)

11. Punta Rata, Brela

Brela (Photo credit: Boris Kacan)

12. Lubenice, Cres Island

Lubenice beach, Cres (Photo credit: Mladen Šćerbe / CNTB (Croatian National Tourist Board)

13. Sunčana uvala, Lošinj Island

Sunčana uvala, Lošinj Island (Photo credit: Boris Kacan)

14. Veruda Island beach, Istria

 

 

 

 

 

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You can see the list in detail here.