Unspoiled Beaches Without Sunbeds in Croatia

We rank the 14 unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Croatia. Stiniva (Croatia) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Nugal Beach, Pasjaca Beach.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 5 of the 14 have easy access, and 12 are hidden gems.

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1Stiniva

Vis, Croatia · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A hidden pebble cove squeezed between sheer cliffs, with a narrow sea entrance framing the turquoise water.

2Nugal Beach

Makarska, Dalmatia · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A small, secluded pebble cove with clear turquoise water below limestone cliffs and pines, reached on foot along a path from the Makarska coast.

3Pasjaca Beach

Popovici, Konavle, Croatia · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A wild pebble beach below a steep cliff in Konavle, south-east of Dubrovnik, known for its dramatic setting.

4Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik

Lokrum, Dubrovnik · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Lokrum is a small wooded island a short boat ride from the old port of Dubrovnik, with rocky shores, a botanical garden and a ruined monastery.

5Porat Beach

Bisevo, Croatia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small sandy bay on the island of Bisevo, with very clear water, a few houses and terraced fields behind.

6Pinizule Beach

Premantura, Istria, Croatia · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A small rocky cove on the Istrian coast with clear water, flat stone slabs and pine trees reaching down to the shore.

7Sjekirica Beach, Brsecine

Brsecine, Dubrovnik coast · 4.4 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

Sjekirica is a small pebble beach on the Adriatic coast north of Dubrovnik, close to the village of Brsecine, with a rocky islet just offshore and green hills behind.

8Stoncica Beach

Vis Island, Croatia · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A sheltered pebble bay on the island of Vis, with clear water and pine-covered hills around it.

9Zavala Beach

Zavala, Hvar · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A pebble and gravel beach in the village of Zavala on the quiet south coast of Hvar.

10Bilin Zal Beach, Lumbarda

Lumbarda, Korcula · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Bilin Zal is a shallow cove of sand and fine pebbles near the village of Lumbarda at the eastern end of Korcula.

11Valun Beach, Cres

Valun, Cres · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Valun is a small fishing village on the west coast of Cres, with a pebble beach in a sheltered bay, old stone houses and a quiet harbour.

12Viganj Beach, Peljesac

Viganj, Peljesac, Dubrovnik-Neretva · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Viganj is a small village on the Peljesac peninsula, facing the island of Korcula across a narrow channel.

13Kupari Beach

Zupa dubrovacka, near Dubrovnik · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A pebble beach in Zupa dubrovacka, about 10 km south of Dubrovnik, beside the shell of a military holiday resort built for Yugoslav army officers.

14Suluci Beach

Dubrovnik, Croatia · 4.0 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A small rocky cove right beside the old town of Dubrovnik, with deep clear water and views of the walls.

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How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info reports no sunbed or umbrella rental, so the beach stays natural, then ranked by editorial score. Bring shade and water. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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