Going to the beach in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik area has been blessed with countless beaches with crystal-clear sea. Your greatest task during your Dubrovnik holidays will be finding the time to explore all of them.

Most of the beaches in Dubrovnik region are pebble and rocky. The sandy beaches make smaller number of Dubrovnik beaches. All city beaches area easily reachable on foot or by short bus ride. The only sandy beach Sunj beach on the island of Lopud can be reached by boat from Gruz port in only 50 minutes.

While in Dubrovnik, be sure to explore beautiful surrounding islands and their beautiful caves and beaches. This is best done by taking one of numerous sea-kayaking and sailing tours which can be booked through Viator.

For a true adventure join catamaran sailing trip from Dubrovnik and spend 3 full days cruising the beautiful Dalmatian coast (this trip is very popular!).

Banje beach - close to the Old Town

The Banje beach

The most popular one is the Banje beach, located next to the Old Town and overlooking the island of Lokrum. This pebble beach is an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing and also doing some activities like kayaking, paragliding. If feeling lazy you can enjoy a cocktail from the beach bar or relax on one of the beach beds.

Saint Jacob (Sveti Jakov) beach - the beach with amazing view

Heading to the south there is Saint Jacob beach, smaller beach with also great location, popular among both locals and tourists. If your accommodation is in the Old Town and don't want to go anywhere you can refresh yourself on Porporela, which is located outside the St John's fortress.

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Lokrum Island

The island of Lokrum

Just across the Old Town the island of Lokrum is located. This island is a popular day trip destination during hot summer days and can be reached by ferry in 10 minutes. Rocky spots you can find along the island are ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. The ideal way to visit the island is to join one of many organised sea-kayaking tours.

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Copacabana beach - ideal for families with children

Babin Kuk has also great choice of beaches. Copacabana beach is located beneath Valamar Hotels and it is ideal for families with small children (Aqua park is located there), young people and elders. On this beach you can find beach bar.

Cava beach - ideal for relaxing

Not far away from Copacabana beach there is Cava beach. On this beach you will find Coral Beach Club with a range of services such as restaurant, bar, massage etc. Beach is equipped with comfortable sunbeds and parasols.

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Sunj beach (Lopud island)

Sunj beach is a sandy beach located on the island of Lopud, at the far end from the main village. The beach is nice, sheltered and ideal for everybody.

There are a beach restaurant, public toilet and a small changing cabin at the beach. You can reach the beach by Jadrolinija's boat from Gruz port in 50 minutes (after disembarking the boat you need to walk for about 20 minutes or take a taxi golf cart which will ride you there in only 5 minutes).

If you wish to explore each of the Elaphites in one day you should book a boat tour departing from Dubrovnik in the morning.