Best Sandy Beaches in Dalmatia
We rank the 8 sandy beaches in Dalmatia. Saplunara (Croatia) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Nin Beach, Slanica Beach.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 8 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Saplunara
Mljet, Croatia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA rare sandy bay at the southeast end of Mljet, relatively quiet and set in protected surroundings.
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.
3Slanica Beach
Murter, Sibenik-Knin, Croatia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sandy bay near the town of Murter with shallow water and pine trees along the shore.
4Sunj Beach
Lopud, Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA shallow crescent of sand about 200 metres long, backed by pines on the car free island of Lopud, a rare sandy beach near Dubrovnik.
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.
6Prapratno Beach, Peljesac
Prapratno, Peljesac · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPrapratno is a long sheltered bay on the Peljesac peninsula, a few kilometres from Ston, with a mix of fine pebbles and sand and pine trees right behind the shore.
7Bačvice
Split, Croatia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CSplit's city beach, with shallow, sandy-bottomed water and the home of picigin, a ball game played in the shallows.
8Zaton 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.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saplunara | Croatia | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Nin Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Slanica Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Sunj Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda | Croatia | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Prapratno Beach, Peljesac | Croatia | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Bačvice | Croatia | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Zaton Beach | Croatia | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated sandy beaches in Dalmatia?
Our top three are Saplunara (4.6 out of 5), Nin Beach (4.5 out of 5), Slanica Beach (4.5 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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Nin Beach, Slanica Beach, Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda, Prapratno Beach, Peljesac, Bačvice and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.