Beaches in Dubrovnik

Except for its historical heritage, Dubrovnik is also a good place for summer holidays in terms of sea, sun and beach .There are several nice beaches around the town one can enjoy. However in Dubrovnik, as anywhere else on Croatian Adriatic, one can swim and sunbath almost everywhere along the coast.

But, lets say, if you really want to go for beach in Dubrovnik, the most popular and centrally located is Dubrovnik's Banje Beach.

Beside beaches located within the town of Dubrovnik (see some listing bellow) there is a host of attractive beach resorts which are within easy reach of Dubrovnik.

From the Gruz, Dubrovnik's main ferry terminal, there are regular crossings to the largely unspoiled Elaphite archipelago, whose three main islands of Kolocep (Kalamota), Lopud and Sipan all offer tranquility and nice pebble beaches.

Check also my Day trip from Dubrovnik to Elafiti Islands post to find info how to go for swim around Dubrovnik archipelago.

Lokrum Island Swimming Spots are also good places to spend warm summer days - swimming and sunbathing on Lokrum Island, located just off Dubrovnik Old Town is very popular swimming place among the locals as well as Dubrovnik visitors.

My Beach Tip: If you happened to be in Dubrovnik just on the day trip, great place to have a quick swim while in the Old Town is at Buža or/and Porporela, the main Old town's pier.

You will find bellow some descriptions and my comments regarding beaches in Dubrovnik. But, before reading all of that, first read my post about Finding the Perfect Beach in Dubrovnik

Veliki žal Beach

Beach Veliki žal (or Bijeli žal) is about 30km away from Dubrovnik Old Town. It is located on the western side of the town in near vicinity of small village Brsecine across the sea from Šipan Island. Veliki žal is beautiful pebble beach with perfectly... Read more - Veliki žal Beach »

Danče Beach

Danče (pronounced: dan-che) is one of the oldest beaches in Dubrovnik and is very popular with locals. It is located in Danče bay, about 5 minutes west of the Old Town. The beaches have several large rocks and jetties for sunbathing as well as a few... Read more - Danče Beach »

Buža Beach

Buža Beach is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive swimming and sunbathing spots in Dubrovnik. It is pretty unconventional place, located right next to southern edge of huge Town Walls, offering great views over Lokrum Island and Adriatic. The... Read more - Buža Beach »

Finding the Perfect Beach in Dubrovnik

Unless its winter time, I am sure that pretty soon upon your arrival in Dubrovnik you will get your swimwear on and will try to find the best place to go for swim and sun bath. After long day of travelling, feeling hot on temperatures over 30C, your... Read more - Finding the Perfect Beach in Dubrovnik »

Banje Beach

With a beautiful views over Dubrovnik Old Town, Beach Banje is located in front of the eastern entrance (Ploce Gate) to Dubrovnik Old Town. The beach is situated on the seshore of hotels Excelsior and Argentina. (click for large photo of the beach) The... Read more - Banje Beach »

Sveti Jakov Beach

Sveti Jakov Beach is located at the eastern part of Dubrovnik Town in the small bay. This beach is also popular gathering spot in the summer months among locals. It has it’s own restaurant and cafe bar as well as parasol rentals. Sveti Jakov beach... Read more - Sveti Jakov Beach »

Uvala Lapad Beach

Uvala Lapad Beach located in the bay of Lapad. To reach this beach take bus no 2 to Uvala Lapad and get off at the bus stop at Hotel Park, or take no 6 to Bulevar and then take first street on the left, walking for 10 min to reach the sea shore –... Read more - Uvala Lapad Beach »

Kopakabana (Copacabana) Beach

Kopakabana (Copacabana) Beach is long stretch of pebble beach locetad near Babin Kuk at Solitudo in Lapad peninsula. This beach is not so centrally located, but very popular especially among the locals who can’t be bothered mixing with celebrities,... Read more - Kopakabana (Copacabana) Beach »