Šunj
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About
One of the very few true sand beaches in the Dubrovnik region, in a wide bay on car-free Lopud island. The sea stays knee-deep for a good hundred metres, which makes it a favourite with families; above the bay stands the pilgrimage church of Our Lady of Šunj. Summer brings beach bars, showers and sunbed rental, plus day-trip crowds from Dubrovnik — the left side of the bay is a traditional naturist zone. Reached on foot across the island in 20–30 minutes, or by seasonal electric shuttle from the harbour.
Good to know
Water quality
96.5% of official samples rated excellent (2025 national monitoring)
Beach type
Sand, long shallows
Crowds
Busy with Dubrovnik day-trippers in July–August
Getting there
Ferry from Dubrovnik (~40 min), then 20–30 min walk or electric shuttle
Location
Šunj, Lopud · 42.6798° N, 17.9518° EGet directions
