Sveti Ivan

Lubenice · Primorje-Gorski Kotar
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Part of the Beaches collection35 shores — sea and river — each with the sources that put it thereView collection

About

A wild pebble cove at the foot of Lubenice, the ancient hilltop village perched some 380 metres directly above. Getting down takes a steep 40-odd minutes on a rough path — sturdy shoes required — and coming back up considerably longer, which is exactly why the exceptionally clear water stays quiet even in August. There are no facilities at all: bring everything, take everything back. A large rock splits the beach in two, and boats occasionally drop swimmers in the bay.

Good to know

Water quality
96.5% of official samples rated excellent (2025 national monitoring)
Beach type
Pebble, exceptionally clear water
Crowds
Quiet — the descent filters the crowds
Getting there
Steep 40–60 min path from Lubenice (parking at village), or by boat

Location

Sveti Ivan, Lubenice · 44.8860° N, 14.3216° EGet directions