Amazing beaches in Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik is a beautiful coastal city located in the south of Croatia by Adriatic Sea of Mediterranean. This coastline is also the convergence of the most beautiful coastal cities in the world. Visiting Dubrovnik during the summertime calls for one thing– spending a day relaxing on the beach. Luckily there are plenty of beautiful beaches in and around Dubrovnik to enjoy. Dubrovnik beaches are usually natural and perfect for a relaxing day at the sea.

The breathtakingly beautiful beaches of Dubrovnik are a real highlight in Croatia and are even among the best in the country. Both in the old town and nearby, the selection of absolute dream beaches is unique and, thus, guarantees an unforgettable beach holiday in southern Dalmatia. Here you can experience a spectacular coastal landscape with breathtakingly beautiful pebble bays, clean concrete beaches and cool beach clubs. Additionally, there are beautiful sandy beaches to discover during a holiday in Dubrovnik.

 

Dubrovnik In One Day Itinerary!

Party at Banje Beach

The most famous beach in Dubrovnik is definitely the Banje Beach. It is perfectly located right next to the historical old town and while swimming in the clear sea you can enjoy an unbelievably beautiful scenery with a view of the city walls, the old harbor and the island Lokrum. The sea here is turquoise blue and provides a spectacular contrast to the red roofs of the city center. Banje Beach is a pebble beach with some rocky sections. There is hardly any natural shade here, but deck chairs and parasols can be rented on site for a fee. Right behind the bathing bay there is the Banje-Beach Restaurant, which attracts mainly younger people in party mood with DJs and cool drinks. See and be seen is the motto here!

Bring the family to Lapad beach

A popular pebbled strip west of the Old City, Uvala Lapad Beach is a safe, family-friendly swimming spot offering exceptional afternoon rays and an unbeatable sunset vantage point. The youngsters will love the inflatables, trampolines, and play areas, while the adults can soak in the serenity, bubbly in hand, at one of the area’s many bars and restaurants.

Swim at the gorgeous Sveti Jakov beach

Absolutely unique in Dubrovnik is the Beach Sveti Jakov, which has already been chosen by several magazines as one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia. It is an absolute dream beach surrounded by spectacular rocks and with a beautiful view of the city o f Dubrovnik. Swimming in the crystal clear sea, you will enjoy fantastic turquoise colors and top water quality. You can get down to the beach via steps, wherefrom you have a wonderful view of the beach and the light blue sea. Downstairs there is an inviting beach bar and a nice restaurant. Umbrellas and sun beds can also be rented on site. For many travelers, Sveti Jakov is the most beautiful beach in Dubrovnik and the surrounding area, so you should not miss this dream bay on any trip!A lovely little pebble beach not too far outside of the city, Sveti Jakov combines sapphire waters with exceptional views of Old Town and Lokrum in the distance.

Relax at Copacabana beach

Copacabana is a half-moon shaped, sandy-pebbled beach hugging the turquoise sea. It’s a popular choice for tourists and locals who love parties, cocktails, fresh fruit smoothies and private cabanas. Thanks to the popularity of the location, beachgoers visiting Copacabana will often find a DJ spinning tunes or a fun beach party right on the shore. If you’d prefer to just relax, though, there are sun loungers and umbrellas available along the shoreline. Kids and younger beachgoers will also find fun inflatables in the shape of watermelons and unicorns, perfect for an Instagram beach photo.

Enjoy with the locals at Danče beach

One of the most popular beaches in Dubrovnik, the rocky little stretch of Danče Beach features sunbathing terraces and beautiful turquoise waters. Located just a short, 10-minute walk west of Pile Gate, the beach is easy enough to get to, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the Old Town. For travellers looking for a relaxing afternoon with fewer folks, Danče is the ideal choice. You can chat with local beachgoers while enjoying a beer from the beach bar that’s open all day. If you’d like to swim, the water is calm and clear. There’s also a small cave nearby you can swim into and explore.

Sulic Beach for Game of Thrones fans

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, Sulic beach is a must. This beach is one of the best hidden places to swim and only 5 minutes outside of the Old Town, behind the Lovrijenac Fortress. You can choose between sitting on the pebbled beach and swimming from the concrete area. There is a beach bar next to it that has swings. You can also rent kayaks here, or take a kayaking tour in this area. Kayaking is one of the most popular activities in Dubrovnik, and well worth it!

 

Dubrovnik is a great place for summer holidays in terms of sea, sun and beach. However in Dubrovnik, as anywhere else on Croatian Adriatic, one can swim and sunbath almost everywhere along the coast. For a fairly small town, Dubrovnik have an abundance of beaches. Even though the Old Town gets packed with tourists in the summer months, there are surely enough Dubrovnik beaches to go around for everyone.