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Best beaches in the Kvarner Gulf

The best beaches in the Kvarner Gulf, on the coast of Croatia — 6 shores from Paradise Beach (Rajska Plaža) to Zavratnica, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in the Kvarner Gulf is ~24°C, at Paradise Beach (Rajska Plaža), in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 6 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~24°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in the Kvarner Gulf

Most of the 6 beaches listed in the Kvarner Gulf are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 24°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in the Kvarner Gulf

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Zrće Beach or Oprna Bay; for white sand head to Sveti Ivan Beach or Zrće Beach; and 3 of the 6 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in the Kvarner Gulf: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in the Kvarner Gulf?

How warm is the sea in the Kvarner Gulf?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Kvarner Gulf sits at about 24°C.

Does the Kvarner Gulf have Blue Flag beaches?

Are there white-sand beaches in the Kvarner Gulf?

Yes — 2 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Sveti Ivan Beach and Zrće Beach.

Which beach in the Kvarner Gulf is best for families?

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