10 Best beaches in Dubrovnik to explore on your vacation!

Dubrovnik is a city in Croatia with immeasurable beauty and ethnicity. This city has so many things to do, places to visit and many entertainment activities. It is one of the most important and special cities in the country. You can find many gothic cathedrals, churches, restaurants, national parks, nearby islands and beaches. You can never go wrong with a beach, it always cheers you up! In addition, there are also many sandy, pebbles, kids friendly and extravagant beaches in the city! Here is a list of 10 gorgeous beaches in Dubrovnik to visit on your Croatian vacation!

10 Best beaches in Dubrovnik to visit

1. Copacabana beach
2. Dance beach
3. Bellevue beach
4. Uvala Lapad beach
5. Veliki Zai beach
6. Banje beach
7. Plat beaches
8. Sulic beach
9. St. Jakov’s beach
10. Buza beach

1. Copacabana beach

Copacabana beach in Dubrovnik is one of the all-time favourite beaches for tourists and the natives. It is also one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik as well as in Croatia. There is fun, sunrise, sunset, food, drinks, water games, sunbathing, corals, starfish and more uncountable highlights. People visit this beach just to enjoy the happy and vibrant atmosphere. As this is located in the heart of the city, there are many facilities like premium restaurants, amazing Croatian food and wine, paragliding facilities, sailing tours and cruise tours. Also, you can relax and even build your own tent and enjoy the evenings with delicious seafood and traditional homemade wine. Do visit this beach a visit on your next vacation to Croatia!

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2. Plaza Dance beaches in Dubrovnik

Dance beach in Dubrovnik is one of the oldest beaches in the country with many beach resorts and restaurants around it. From this beach, there are many day trips to Lokrum and Hvar islands, some of the beautiful Croatian islands, Dubrovnik Old Town walls, Rector’s palace and other amazing national parks in Croatia. There are so many fun activities to do on this beach. You can go swimming, snorkelling, cave exploration and scuba diving. This beach is also the best destination for sunbathing. Also, this beach has an extraordinary view and offers options for breakfast, lunch and bar refreshments. Do visit this beach for a funfilled beach day in Dubrovnik!

3. Bellevue beach

Bellevue is a gorgeous beach and just 20 minutes away from Dubrovnik old town walls region. It is also one of the most favourite beaches for many tourists. This beach is always lively and buzzing because of the super energetic water sports, zip-lining, hiking trails near the beach and the spectacular view of the ancient Dubrovnik town walls. No trip to Croatia is complete without visiting Bellevue beach and is definitely one of the spectacular beaches in Dubrovnik!

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4. Uvala Lapad beach

This sandy-pebbled beach is another gorgeous treasure of the city. Uvala Lapad beach is outside the old town Dubrovnik flaunting its beach chairs and refreshment areas. This beach is also perfect for swimming during summers and trying some extravagant activities like deep-sea diving and snorkelling. There are also many premium beach resorts with amazing sea views and city views. The cruise trips from this beach are very famous. You can have breakfast or lunch on the cruise and explore the beach and the obscure nearby islands. When the sun is about to set, you can go kayaking with a scintillating view of the sunset! You can stop at an island and refresh, have some pastries, drinks and again continue the journey. The sea temperature varies from time to time according to the seasons and the best time to visit is from June to September!

5. Veliki Zai beach

This beach is 30 km away from Dubrovnik mainland. Also, this beach has a breathtaking view of the Dalmatia coast and the Adriatic sea. The shore is sandy with golden grains of sand and the waters are crystal clear in perfect turquoise colour. During the evenings, you can come here and experience the bomb nightlife of Croatia. You can do pub hopping and enjoy the night all for yourself! And another exciting thing is this beach is completely kids friendly. Because the waters are not very deep and have soft sand beneath the water. So do give this beach a try and enjoy your Croatia vacation to the fullest!

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6. Banje beach- Beaches in Dubrovnik

Banje beach is a must-visit place when you visit Dubrovnik. You’ll have a spectacular view of the Lokrum island from this beach itself! The best time to visit this beach is from April to August. Because in winters, the sea temperature drops down and will make it difficult to swim or enjoy beach activities. You will also find many amazing seafood restaurants, multicuisine restaurants and wine shops around the area. Scuba diving, snorkelling and cliff jumping are some of the must-try activities in this beach plaza! This beach is a complete package with food, drinks, water sports and cruise trip options. So, do not miss out on this beach on your next trip to Dubrovnik!

7. Plat beaches in Dubrovnik

Beach Plat is different from the other beaches in Dubrovnik. This beach is located between Mlini and Cavtat. Though there are only very few facilities on this beach, it is extremely peaceful and soothing to visit. You will not see much crowd and that is perfect for a family vacation or picnic. After a long day of roaming in the city, you can come to this beach in the evening and relax, have dinner and admire the serenity of the beach! This beach is the perfect choice if your want to escape the buzzing city life for a while!

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8. Sulic beach

Have you watched the famous web series- Game of Thrones? Most of the scenes were shot near the Sulic beach or the King’s landing! There are many exciting things to do like half-day cruise trips, sailboat trips, scuba diving, cliff jumping from the cliffs, sunset kayaking and cave exploration. You can also bring your own food, spread cloth and lay down under the sun all day long. This is also a perfect place for picnics and family parties. One of the famous hangout spots near this beach is Buza bar. This place is extremely premium and famous for its delicious choices of wines, drinks and food. Also, there are ticket counters for cliff jumping or you can do the reservation online!

9. St. Jakov’s beach

Plaza Sveti Jakov beach is a stunning beach in Dubrovnik. This place totally justifies the word “beach”. It is always crowded and bust with thousands of tourists enjoying the beach. On this beach, you can enjoy super delicious Central European dishes, Mediterranean dishes and authentic Croatian cuisine. Also, you can try zip-lining and VR games in the activity areas. There are many games for kids like beach volleyball, frisbee and football. And there are also many day trips to other cities like Split and Zagreb by cruises and ferries. Do include this beach in your Croatia travel itinerary!

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10. Buza beach in Dubrovnik

Buza beach and bar is one of the topmost attractive spots in Dubrovnik. The bar here provides countless amenities like drinks, seafood platters, exotic food and other refreshments. And, it is also one of the busiest beaches in the city. There are many day trips via Buza beach to other cities like Hvar island, Lokrum islands and Eliphati islands. You can also try the ultimate zip-lining and cliff jumping in this beach plaza. There are many shops, souvenir stalls and essentials shops lining the coast. Also, this is one of the best places to do budget or window shopping in Croatia. Do not miss out on this beach because here, you will find everything you need to have an exuberant holiday!

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So now that you have an idea about the 10 best beaches in Dubrovnik, plan an amazing trip to the city! There are more amazing things to do like surfing, shopping, kayaking, cruising and swimming. This is one of the most visited cities in Croatia and also the most loved city! Do pin this city on your bucket list travel and strike this off as soon as possible! Build your vacation with Pickyourtrail and have the best of times! Also, you can know more about the plans and itineraries at Dubrovnik tour packages. Or you can customise your Croatia itinerary as per your preferences and comfort!