Best Beaches with Free Parking in Dalmatia
We rank the 10 beaches with free parking in Dalmatia. Dubovica (Croatia) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Nin Beach, Gradac Beach, Makarska Riviera.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 9 of the 10 have easy access, and 4 are hidden gems.
1Dubovica
Hvar, Croatia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA small pebble cove on the south coast of Hvar, reached by a steep path from the road or by boat.
2Nin Beach
Nin, Zadar County · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CQueen Beach (Kraljicina plaza) is a sandy beach of more than 2 km on the Nin lagoon near Zadar.
3Gradac Beach, Makarska Riviera
Gradac, Makarska Riviera · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CGradac is a pebble beach town at the southern end of the Makarska Riviera, with a long promenade, clear water and the Biokovo mountains rising steeply behind.
4Trstenica Beach
Orebic, Peljesac · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CTrstenica is a long beach of fine shingle and sand beside the town of Orebic on the Peljesac peninsula.
5Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda
Lumbarda, Korcula · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CBilin Zal is a shallow cove of sand and fine pebbles near the village of Lumbarda at the eastern end of Korcula.
6Igrane Beach, Makarska Riviera
Igrane, Makarska Riviera, Split-Dalmatia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CIgrane is a small village on the southern Makarska Riviera, with a pebble beach and a little harbour below the Biokovo mountain.
7Pakostane Beach
Pakostane, Zadar County · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA pine-shaded bay on the coast between Zadar and Sibenik, with a mix of sand, shingle and rocky terraces.
8Copacabana Beach, Dubrovnik
Copacabana, Babin Kuk, Dubrovnik · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CCopacabana is a long pebble beach on the Babin Kuk peninsula in Dubrovnik, with clear water and a lively beach scene.
9Zaton Beach
Zaton, near Nin and Zadar · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long, shallow beach between Zadar and Nin on the Adriatic, mostly sand with pebbles in places.
10Znjan Beach, Split
Znjan, Split, Split-Dalmatia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CZnjan is a long pebble beach on the south-east side of the city of Split, with clear water and a promenade along the shore.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubovica | Croatia | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Nin Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Gradac Beach, Makarska Riviera | Croatia | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Trstenica Beach | Croatia | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda | Croatia | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Igrane Beach, Makarska Riviera | Croatia | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Pakostane Beach | Croatia | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Copacabana Beach, Dubrovnik | Croatia | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Zaton Beach | Croatia | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Znjan Beach, Split | Croatia | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info reports free parking at or near the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Lots can fill early in summer. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with free parking in Dalmatia?
Our top three are Dubovica (4.6 out of 5), Nin Beach (4.5 out of 5), Gradac Beach, Makarska Riviera (4.4 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Nin Beach, Gradac Beach, Makarska Riviera, Trstenica Beach, Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda, Igrane Beach, Makarska Riviera and 4 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.