Best Sunset Beaches & Golden Hour Sea Views in Cres (5)
Curated guide to 5 sunset beaches with wide-open western exposure (240°–310°) in Cres. Unrivaled spots for golden-hour evening swimming and panoramic Adriatic sunsets (100% "Excellent" water).
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Cres)
Wind shelter and marine dynamics in Cres: Out of 14 monitored coastal locations, 11 bays are naturally protected from northeastern Bora winds, while 4 coves offer flat water during southern Jugo swells. During calm summer afternoons, the refreshing Maestral (NW) breeze creates optimal swimming and sailing conditions across the local coastline.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Cres
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Cres
Plaža Kovačine (Rt Kovačine)
Glavno kupalište na poluotoku Kovačine s finim šljunkom, uređenim sunčalištima, rampom za osobe s invaliditetom, dječjim igralištima i kristalnim morem.
Show coves →Plaža Valun (Uvala Zdovica & Raca)
Kultna šljunčana plaža u mirnom ribarskom naselju Valun, okružena borovima, s kristalno bistrim morem i bez motornog prometa.
Show coves →Uvala Kimen
Popularna šljunčana plaža ispred hotela Kimen, povezana šetnicom s centrom grada Cresa, s blagim ulazom i gustim borovim hladom.
Show coves →Plaža Beli (Pod Beli)
Slikovita šljunčana uvala s tirkiznim morem smještena podno tisućljetnog gradića Belog i strmih litica na kojima se gnijezde bjeloglavi supovi.
Show coves →Uvala Gavza
Skrivena uvala s ravnim stijenama, šljunkom i tirkiznim morem, savršena za miran cjelodnevni boravak i ronjenje.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Cres
Coastal area of Cres offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
AK Kovačine
Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio
Rt Kovačine
Coastal area of Cres offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Cres offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Find accommodation near beaches in Cres
Planning a holiday or weekend stay in Cres? Search available apartments, hotels, holiday villas, and seaside rooms near Cres beaches.
Boat tours & water activities in Cres
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits in and around Cres.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cres Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Cres.
Which are the top "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" beaches in Cres? ▾
There are 5 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" in Cres. Top verified locations include: Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio (270°), Kupalište Grabar (254°), Rt Kovačine (247°), AK Kovačine (264°), Stara Gavza - plaža (251°), with 5 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Sunset Beaches (W/SW)" in Cres? ▾
MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.
What are the best beaches in Cres for families with children? ▾
Top family-friendly choices in Cres include Beli, Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio, Porozina - plaža, featuring gentle slopes into the sea, freshwater showers, play areas, and easy access.
How clean is the sea water in Cres? ▾
According to official monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), 14 out of 14 beaches (100%) in Cres hold the highest EU rating ("Excellent").
What beach facilities and amenities are available in Cres? ▾
Across Cres, 11 beaches are equipped with freshwater showers, 2 feature lifeguards, and 1 offer convenient parking nearby.
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Verified marinas, anchorages, depth limits, VHF channels, and 4-wind shelter index around Cres.
Open Nautical Pilot → NATIONAL REGISTERAll Beaches in Croatia
Comprehensive overview of all 1,031 official swimming spots along the Adriatic coast with IZOR water ratings.
All beaches in Croatia → Kvarner & IslandsRab Beaches (31)
31 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Miral, Gonar - jug, Gornja Supetarska Draga - sredina
Guide to Rab → Kvarner & IslandsLopar Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ciganka, Uvala Zastolac, Rajska plaža - početak
Guide to Lopar → Kvarner & IslandsOpatija Beaches (25)
25 registered beaches & bays, 96% excellent water quality (IZOR), including ispod hotela Navis, Mali Raj, Plaža ispod hotela Belveder
Guide to Opatija → Kvarner & IslandsCrikvenica Beaches (24)
24 registered beaches & bays, 96% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hotel Marina - plaža, Pazdehova, Balustrada
Guide to Crikvenica → Kvarner & IslandsMali Lošinj Beaches (18)
18 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Artatore, Kadin, Čikat - uvala Blatina
Guide to Mali Lošinj → Kvarner & IslandsVeli Lošinj Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Barakuda, Dječja bolnica Lošinj, Plaža hotela Punta
Guide to Veli Lošinj → Kvarner & IslandsNerezine Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Bučanje, Naselje Krško - plaža, Uvala Galboka
Guide to Nerezine → Kvarner & IslandsOsor Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Osor - svjetionik, Lopari - kraj plaže, Lopari - početak plaže
Guide to Osor → Kvarner & IslandsMartinšćica Beaches (8)
8 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Miholašćica - plaža, Martinšćica - punta Zaglav, Martinšćica - pod Štalicom
Guide to Martinšćica → Kvarner & IslandsPunta Križa Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Punta Križa - AK Baldarin
Guide to Punta Križa → Kvarner & IslandsKrk Beaches (14)
14 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including kampa Glavotok, Pinezići - plaža, Plaža ispod hotela Koralj
Guide to Krk → Kvarner & IslandsBaška Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Baška - uvala Bunculuka, Baška - Rt Kričin, Baška - plaža izvan lukobrana
Guide to Baška → Kvarner & IslandsPunat Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stara Baška - naselje, Stara Baška - kamp, AK Konobe
Guide to Punat → Kvarner & IslandsMalinska Beaches (10)
10 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Porat - Hotel Pinia, Porat, Uvala Vantačići
Guide to Malinska → Kvarner & IslandsNjivice Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Plaža hotela Veya, Uvala Kijac, Rosulje
Guide to Njivice → Kvarner & IslandsOmišalj Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Kamp Omišalj, Buffet Riva, Hotel Adriatic - plaža
Guide to Omišalj → Kvarner & IslandsDobrinj Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including ispred kampa Tiha, Klimno - mali Škojić, Šilo - plaža Pećine
Guide to Dobrinj → Kvarner & IslandsVrbnik Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sv. Marek, Vrbnik - plaža Zgribnica
Guide to Vrbnik → Kvarner & IslandsNovi Vinodolski Beaches (12)
12 registered beaches & bays, 75% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Zagori kupalište - istok, Povile - ispod bungalova na obali, Zagori kupalište - zapad
Guide to Novi Vinodolski → Kvarner & IslandsJadranovo Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Nasip - Male skale, Jadranovo - uvala Grabrova, Jadranovo - uvala kod tunere
Guide to Jadranovo → Kvarner & IslandsLovran Beaches (9)
9 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Medveja - kraj plaže, Gradsko kupalište Lovran, Medveja - Uvala Cesara
Guide to Lovran → Kvarner & IslandsMošćenička Draga Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sv. Ivan - plaža, M. Draga - kraj plaže, M. Draga - početak plaže
Guide to Mošćenička Draga → Kvarner & IslandsRijeka Beaches (22)
22 registered beaches & bays, 59% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Plaža ispod nogometnog igrališta, Kantrida - bazen zapad, Glavanovo istok
Guide to Rijeka → Kvarner & IslandsKraljevica Beaches (9)
9 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Črišnjeva, Bakarac - uvala Dobra, Bakarac kupalište na ulazu
Guide to Kraljevica → Kvarner & IslandsKostrena Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mikulova kava, Plaža ispred restorana Kostrenka, Pod Kvarovo
Guide to Kostrena → Kvarner & IslandsFužine Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including jezero Bajer - Stara plaža, jezero Bajer - Poluotok, jezero Bajer - Čoka
Guide to Fužine → Kvarner & IslandsOtok Susak Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Bok, Glavna plaža - Susak
Guide to Otok Susak → Kvarner & IslandsOtok Unije Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Glavna plaža - Unije
Guide to Otok Unije → Kvarner & IslandsOtok Ilovik Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Glavna plaža - Ilovik
Guide to Otok Ilovik → IstriaRovinj Beaches (36)
Century-old Zlatni rt Forest Park, Lone Bay, 14-island archipelago & 100% pristine water
Guide to Rovinj → IstriaPoreč Beaches (30)
30 registered beaches & bays, 97% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hotel Molindrio - ispod hotela, Otok Sv. Nikola - Plaža Oliva, Špadići - Uvala Srgulje (južni dio)
Guide to Poreč → IstriaPula Beaches (22)
22 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hidrobaza, Puntižela - Monte Cristo Beach, Hotel Histria - Ispod hotela
Guide to Pula → Zadar RegionZadar Beaches (11)
Kolovare city promenade, Borik resort sandy lagoon, Puntamika lighthouse & archipelago views
Guide to Zadar → Šibenik RivieraŠibenik Beaches (18)
18 registered beaches & bays, 94% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hotel D-Resort jugozapad, Hotel D-Resort sjeveroistok, Minerska
Guide to Šibenik → Central DalmatiaSplit Beaches (13)
Marjan Forest Park, sandy Bačvice, Kašjuni pebble beach & 100% IZOR certified quality
Guide to Split → Central DalmatiaMakarska Beaches (4)
Biokovo mountain backdrop, fine white pebbles, fragrant pine shade & crystal-clear Adriatic
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