Cres island - all beaches

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About Cres island

Pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Cres island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Cres island Best beaches

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Vodice VII
Good for Relax

Vodice VII

Vodice 0.7 km
Tolerable
5.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Divlja beach
Divlja beach
Divlja beach
Good for Relax

Divlja beach

Cres 1.7 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Rocks cover • Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
0.5 Amenities index
Valun beach
Valun beach
Valun beach
Good for Relax

Valun beach

Valun 0.4 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Crowded in season • Distant parking
6.3 Amenities index
Meli beach
Meli beach
Meli beach
For explorers

Meli beach

Kacicevi 5.4 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light pebble • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Mountain trail > 1km
0 Amenities index
Meli II beach
Meli II beach
Meli II beach

Meli II beach

Ustrine 5.2 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Light pebble • Difficult access • Mountain trail > 1km • No parking
0 Amenities index
Lipanj beach

Lipanj beach

Punta Kriza 3.1 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Difficult access • Trail > 500m • No parking
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cres island beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 68 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cres island.

Most beautiful beaches of Cres island

Pogled na Cres's beach
Pogled na Cres's

Pogled na Cres's beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Croatia, Grabrovica 1.5 km
Blue Cave beach

Blue Cave beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Croatia, Lubenice 1.8 km
Plaza Sveti Blaz

Plaza Sveti Blaz
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Croatia, Vodice 3.6 km
Stara Porozina

Stara Porozina
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Croatia, Porozina 0.4 km
Burin

Burin
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Croatia, Beli 0.7 km
Filozici beach

Filozici beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White pebble
Croatia, Filozici 1.3 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Cres island

Koromacna beach

Koromacna beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Belej 2.1 km
Drazica beach

Drazica beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Concrete bottom
Croatia, Cres 1 km
Kruscica beach

Kruscica beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble
Croatia, Merag 3 km
Burin II

Burin II
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light pebble
Croatia, Beli 0.9 km
Gira beach

Gira beach
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Zaglav 0.8 km
Vlaska beach

Vlaska beach
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Punta Kriza 3.7 km
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Pebbly beaches in Cres island

Sveti Ivan beach

Sveti Ivan beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
Croatia, Lubenice 0.8 km
Kovacine beach

Kovacine beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water
Croatia, Cres 1.3 km
Nava beach

Nava beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Croatia, Cres 2.7 km
Melin beach

Melin beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Croatia, Cres 0.6 km
Kovacine beach II

Kovacine beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Croatia, Cres 2.1 km
Plaza Sveti Blaz II

Plaza Sveti Blaz II
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Light fine pebble
Croatia, Vodice 3.1 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Cres island

Beli beach

Beli beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Croatia, Beli 0.4 km
Dragozetici beach

Dragozetici beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White pebble
Croatia, Dragozetici 1.3 km
Miholascica beach

Miholascica beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Miholascica 0.2 km
Merascica beach

Merascica beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Croatia, Stivan 1.2 km
Porozina beach

Porozina beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Porozina 0.6 km
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Beaches with shade in Cres island

Zdovica beach

Zdovica beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Valun 0.4 km
Slatina beach

Slatina beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Martinscica 1 km
Zaglav beach

Zaglav beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Zaglav 0.3 km
Baldarin beach

Baldarin beach
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Punta Kriza 2.8 km
Uvala Meli

Uvala Meli
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Croatia, Punta Kriza 3 km
Pod Sadic beach

Pod Sadic beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Ustrine 0.6 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Cres island

Mali Bok

Mali Bok
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Orlec 1.8 km
Uvala Krtaca

Uvala Krtaca
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White pebble
Croatia, Belej 2.7 km
Magic beach

Magic beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Filozici 1.5 km
Belej beach

Belej beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble
Croatia, Ustrine 4.9 km
Plaza Sveti Blaz III

Plaza Sveti Blaz III
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Predoscica 1.6 km
Plaza Sveti Blaz IV

Plaza Sveti Blaz IV
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Dragozetici 3.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cres island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 60.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cres island is less than 500 meters. 19 beaches are relatively easy to access, 13 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 36 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Cres island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cres island's beaches

Divlja beach
10 Larissa Valeska

This beach is perfect for those who enjoy secluded, wild beaches and tranquility. The water is crystal clear and refreshing, making the journey through rough roads well worth it.

Valun beach
10 Luka Jurićić

The sea is incredibly clear, although during peak season it may be slightly overcrowded. However, it's still manageable. If you walk about 300 meters from Valun, you can easily find shaded areas under the trees that last all day long.

Meli II beach
10 Lorenzo Bianchi

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Meli beach
6 Sarina Vega

This particular beach is managed by a concession owner who is responsible for ensuring visitors have a pleasant experience. Despite a few drawbacks, there are some positive aspects to mention. The location itself is stunning, with a sandy beach that is truly breathtaking. Additionally, the bar staff are friendly and attentive, and offer a good selection of food and drinks despite being located in a remote area. However, there are also some negative aspects to consider. Unfortunately, the concession owner has not taken steps to secure the beach perimeter with buoys, which has resulted in a large number of drunk tourists parking their boats too close to the shore. This has led to large portions of the beach being blocked off, and the loud music they play can be disruptive to other beachgoers. These issues have significantly impacted the overall beach experience, resulting in a rating of three stars.

Tarej beach
10 Zelena Tkanina

Amazing nature!"

Merag beach II no-photo
10 Janina Hertzberg

The short trek is definitely worth it! Once you arrive, you'll have the entire beach to yourself, and it's absolutely stunning!

Please note that lifeguards supervise 6 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30.5°C and water up to 26.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8.4°C and water to 10.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cres island? In total there are 68 beaches and the most popular is Sveti Ivan beach.

Most viewed beaches of Cres island

Meli beach

Meli beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble
Croatia, Kacicevi 5.4 km
Tarej beach

Tarej beach
5.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Merag 3.8 km
Valun beach

Valun beach
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Croatia, Valun 0.4 km
Divlja beach

Divlja beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Croatia, Cres 1.7 km
Menula beach

Menula beach
5.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Croatia, Punta Kriza 3.2 km
Meli II beach

Meli II beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light pebble
Croatia, Ustrine 5.2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cres island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cres island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 68 beaches in total, of which about 3 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cres island, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cres island?

Most of the beaches located in Cres island are hard to reach, but there are also easily accessible beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cres island?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cres island?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cres island by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Cres island?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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