Croatia's Coastal Gems
This selection highlights Dalmatia’s varied coastline: sandy bays with shallow entries, iconic pebble spits like Zlatni Rat, and sheltered coves tucked beneath limestone cliffs. Included are beaches with facilities (Bačvice), secluded anchorages and swim spots, rocky headlands with lighthouses, and dramatic cliffs known for viewpoints and seabird colonies.
A Bacvice Beach
Split's main beach and a major party spot with many clubs and bars. Well-equipped with many facilities and good for children.
B Golden Horn
One of Croatia's best beaches and a favourite one amongst surfers. The golden shingle is simply heavenly.
C Punta Rata Beach
A stretch of soft, sandy beaches with many small coves where you can find some privacy. Simply perfect.
Porat
Sandy bay with shallow, sheltered waters and gradual entry.
Lovrecina
Long sandy bay with a gentle seabed and sheltered swimming area.
Mlaska Beach
Small sandy cove with gradual entry into clear water.
Dubovica
Pebble bay reachable via coastal road; limited facilities and anchorage.
H Murvica
Pebbled bay set beneath steep limestone slopes with clear water.
Srebrna Beach
Fine gravel shoreline with clear, shallow water in a sheltered bay.
Pokonji Dol
Coastal headland featuring a lighthouse and adjacent pebbled coves; anchorage nearby.
K Sutikla
Small pebbled beach, often accessed by boat or a short steep path from the road.
L Plaža Lučica
Compact pebbled bay with concrete sun terraces and local mooring points.
M Stiniva
Secluded cove with a narrow sea entrance flanked by high enclosing cliffs.
Gradina
Limestone cliff offering coastal viewpoints and steep drops to the sea.
Kozje stijene
Jagged karst cliffs notable for sheer faces and seabird nesting sites.
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