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Best beaches in Dalmatia

The best beaches in Dalmatia, on the coast of Croatia — 19 shores from Punta Rata to Vela Pržina, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Dalmatia is ~26°C, at Banje Beach, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 19 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~25.3°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in Dalmatia

Most of the 19 beaches listed in Dalmatia are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 25–26°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in Dalmatia

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Bačvice Beach or Palmižana; surfers should look at Zlatni Rat and Kraljičina Plaža; for white sand head to Punta Rata or Zlatni Rat; and 2 of the 19 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in Dalmatia: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in Dalmatia?

Aim for June to September; July is the warmest stretch. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.

How warm is the sea in Dalmatia?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Dalmatia sits at about 25–26°C.

Does Dalmatia have Blue Flag beaches?

Yes, 2 of them, including Punta Rata; the award covers bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Are there white-sand beaches in Dalmatia?

Yes — 9 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Punta Rata and Zlatni Rat.

Which beach in Dalmatia is best for families?

Bačvice Beach — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Palmižana is a strong runner-up.