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Drance beach
Dranče beach
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Drance beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 138th place out of 215 beaches in the Dubrovnik-Neretva region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a tiny several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Drance beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
17 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Zuljana beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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+18
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6.5
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+17
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Beach overall scores
Drance beach (Dubrovnik-Neretva) is located outside the Popova Luka settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Drance beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"The beach is quite lovely, with the added bonus of light pebbles that make for a unique and enjoyable experience. It's a smaller beach, but still provides ample opportunity for snorkeling among the rocks."
Janelle
"This place is simply amazing! The water is hot and crystal clear, and the light pebbles add to its charm."
Drew Snellington
User reviews
"The beach is quite lovely, with the added bonus of light pebbles that make for a unique and enjoyable experience. It's a smaller beach, but still provides ample opportunity for snorkeling among the rocks."
Janelle
"This place is simply amazing! The water is hot and crystal clear, and the light pebbles add to its charm."
Drew Snellington
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Zuljana 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Trpanj 1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Orebic 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Prapratno 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Donja Vrucica 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Brist 1 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Zrnovska Banja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Saplunara 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Brigove 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Racisce 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access
Blato 1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- TAMARIS Fast Food• 26 min walk
- Restaurant Riva• 27 min walk
- Bistro Ankora• 27 min walk
- Accommodation Family...• 28 min walk
Attractions
- Maca Beach• 18 min walk
- Plaža Varaždinka• 22 min walk
- Plaža špilja• 23 min walk
- Plaža šumica• 25 min walk
Transport
- OMO• 54.2km
- Trstenik Bus Stop• 2.6km
- Ploče• 16.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Drance beach?
The beachline of Drance beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Drance beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Drance beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Drance beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Drance beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Drance beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Drance beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Drance beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Drance beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.TAMARIS Fast Food is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Drance beach?
There are 361 places to stay in the Drance beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Drance beach include:
- Apartments and rooms by the sea Zuljana, Peljesac - 256
- Rooms by the sea Zuljana, Peljesac - 3163
- Apartments and rooms by the sea Zuljana, Peljesac - 3164
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Drance beach from parking?
The Drance beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Drance beach?
There are 4 attractions near Drance beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maca Beach located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Drance beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Drance beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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Bosanka 0.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Lopud 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Donje Celo 0.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lopud 6.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Dubrovnik 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Bosanka 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Bosanka 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Srebreno 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kupari 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Banja 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Dubrovnik 1.3 km
