We spent a lovely afternoon at this beach. The water stayed comfortably warm throughout the day, even when the sun dipped behind the clouds, and the setting itself is picturesque.
Getting there is easier than some drivers would have you believe. We took the first stairway down from the road—about a 400-metre walk—and reached the sand in a few minutes. A driver tried to convince us the beach was 2 km away and wanted €3 for a one-way lift. Unless you are exhausted or have mobility concerns, skip the ride and enjoy the short stroll instead.
Chairs and umbrellas are available, but they belong to the on-site bar and come with a rental fee. A steady breeze means umbrellas occasionally topple over. When the staff are not on smoke breaks or chatting with friends, they do come by to secure fallen shades and offer a hand. Additionally, they do not offer a public washroom.
Overall, it is a charming spot with warm water and easy access, but be prepared to walk and budget extra if you want a lounger.
Sunj beach is a disgrace - the worst example of neglect and profiteering. Tourists drawn here by pictures of a sandy paradise are greeted with something shockingly different. Piles of garbage, broken furniture and discarded building materials litter most of the beach making it almost impossible to find a place to lay a towel. We were there in October, the end of the season. The beach restaurants were closed, so there’s some excuse for the untidy nature of the place, but it was clear that a lot of the rubbish had been there for months, even years.
How is it possible that the cafe owners and local government can allow this kind of wanton neglect on a beach that is the island’s star attraction, and the reason that many people visit Lopud?
There are plenty of local people who are happy to take money off tourists to shuttle them to this beach in golf buggies, but apparently nobody who is willing to help tidy the beach. Where is the pride in your island?
Lopud is a lovely place, but something has gone dreadfully wrong on Sunj beach. It really isn’t worth the walk from the port, and it certainly isn’t worth taking a day trip to Lopud just to visit this beach.