# The best beaches in Croatia

Zlatni Rat, Stiniva and Sakarun: Croatia's most beautiful beaches according to Rough Guides, European Best Destinations and sailors.

- 50 votes · 13 items
- Mar 9, 2026 · N. Green
- https://even.best/en/l/2471/the-best-beaches-in-croatia

## Top 13

1. **Zlatni Rat (Brač)** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — The pebble spit that changes shape with the wind.
2. **Stiniva (Vis)** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — A cove enclosed by towering cliffs.
3. **Punta Rata (Brela)** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Pebbles, pines and the famous rock.
4. **Saplunara (Mljet)** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Sandy beaches in a nature park.
5. **Sakarun (Dugi Otok)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Shallow turquoise water and white sand.
6. **Paradise Beach (Rab)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Soft sand and shallow water for families.
7. **Šunj (Lopud)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Car-free island beach near Dubrovnik.
8. **Nugal (Makarska)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Hidden cove below cliffs.
9. **Dubovica (Hvar)** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Cove with a stone house and pebbles.
10. **Spiaza (Susak)** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Sandy island beach with a quirky local culture.
11. **Pasjača (Konavle)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Tiny beach under a sheer cliff south of Dubrovnik.
12. **Kraljičina plaža (Nin)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Queen's Beach with endless shallow water.
13. **Proizd** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Islet off Korčula with white rock slabs.

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