Best hidden beaches in Croatia, 2026
25 hidden beaches in Croatia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to hidden travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Astarea Beach
Mlini, Croatia
Hotel-area beach less visited by tourists.
2OBI 7.5+
Babe Beach
Novalja, Pag, Croatia
A shallow Novalja-area beach with a calmer family atmosphere.
3OBI 7.5+
Babina Beach
Babina, Croatia
A quiet north-shore Korčula village beach with calm water and low-key charm.
4OBI 7.5+
Bačva Beach
Smokvica, Croatia
A small south-coast Korčula cove often missed by quick island itineraries.
5OBI 7.5+
Baško Polje Beach
Baška Voda, Croatia
Pine-backed beach near the former camp area, quieter than Baška Voda center.
6OBI 7.5+
Bellevue Beach
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dramatic cove beneath cliffs.
7OBI 7.5+
Belvedere Beach
Seget Donji, Croatia
Quieter Seget resort-side beach with island views and good swimming access.
8OBI 7.5+
Bene Beach
Split, Croatia
Forested Marjan beach area valued for shade, calm swimming, and local recreation.
Beritnica Beach
Metajna, Croatia
A striking boulder-framed Pag cove reached by a rugged coastal walk.
10OBI 7.5+
Betina Cave Beach
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Accessible mainly by kayak or boat.
11OBI 7.5+
Bivio Beach
Rijeka, Croatia
A west-Rijeka local beach area that can be overlooked beside larger Kantrida beaches.
12OBI 7.5+
Blace Beach
Saplunara, Croatia
A shallow crescent lagoon near Saplunara with a wild, tropical-feeling setting.
Blace Beach
Blace, Croatia
Shallow sandy Neretva-side beach with a quiet local village setting.
Borova Beach
Zaostrog, Croatia
Quiet pine-fringed beach between Drvenik and Zaostrog.
Brajdica Beach
Rijeka, Croatia
A small city beach that helps cover Rijeka’s named local shoreline without creating access-point duplicates.
16OBI 7.5+
Brbišćica Bay
Dugi Otok, Croatia
A cliff-edged cove with clear water and a wilder Dugi Otok feel.
17OBI 7.5+
Ciganka Beach
Lopar, Rab, Croatia
A distinctive sandy Lopar beach backed by unusual eroded dunes.
18OBI 7.5+
Čikat Bay Beach
Mali Lošinj, Lošinj, Croatia
Historic Lošinj resort bay with calm water and pine-backed scenery.
19OBI 7.5+
Colone Beach
Bale, Croatia
A quieter Bale coastal beach with long natural shoreline and clear water.
Dance Beach
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Local swimming spot near old town.
Debeljak Cove
Premantura, Croatia
A remote Cape Kamenjak bay that feels wilder than the main cove beaches.
Dolaške Drage Beach
Drage, Croatia
A peaceful mainland beach near Drage with coves and pine-backed swimming spots.
Donji Karin Beach
Karin, Croatia
A sheltered Karin Sea beach for calm water and local trips.
Dračevac Beach
Tučepi, Croatia
Quiet cove between Tučepi and Podgora known by locals and naturist visitors.
Drašnice Beach
Drašnice, Croatia
Small Makarska Riviera village beach with mountain backdrop and fewer crowds.