Crikvenica Beaches — Guide to 24 Beaches & Coves
Comprehensive beach guide to all 24 officially monitored swimming locations in Crikvenica (Kvarner & Islands). According to official IZOR oceanographic monitoring, 96% of swimming spots hold the highest EU "Excellent" water rating. Facilities include 19 beaches with freshwater showers, 15 with lifeguard patrol, 14 with dedicated parking, and top-rated coves such as Hotel Marina - plaža, Pazdehova, Balustrada. Explore all 24 official swimming spots in Crikvenica, spread across 5 distinct coves and coastal zones.
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Crikvenica)
Wind shelter and marine dynamics in Crikvenica: Out of 24 monitored coastal locations, 24 bays are naturally protected from northeastern Bora winds, while open southern waters develop active surf during southern Jugo winds. During calm summer afternoons, the refreshing Maestral (NW) breeze creates optimal swimming and sailing conditions across the local coastline.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Crikvenica
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Crikvenica
Gradska plaža — Crni molo
Najpoznatija plaža Crikvenice s prostranim plićakom s finim pijeskom, savršenim za picigin i malu djecu. Opremljena je aquaganom, najmom ležaljki i suncobrana, terenima za odbojku na pijesku te nudi prilaz u more za osobe s invaliditetom.
Show coves →Plaža Podvorska (Monty's Dog Beach)
Kultno kupalište na vrhu lučkog lukobrana koje je steklo svjetsku slavu zahvaljujući prvom psećem baru u Hrvatskoj (Monty's Dog Beach & Bar) gdje psi mogu popiti pseće pivo, pojesti sladoled ili kolač, uz namjenske tuševe i hladovinu.
Show coves →Selce — Plaža Poli mora
Središnja i najpopularnija plaža u Selcu smještena u plitkoj uvali s finim sitnim šljunkom i pijeskom. Blag ulaz u more, čisto more, brojni restorani i zabavni sadržaji čine je omiljenim kupalištem za obitelji.
Show coves →Poluotok Kačjak (Dramalj)
Netaknuta priroda na zelenom poluotoku u Dramlju okruženom borovima. Nudi mirne šljunčane uvalice, stjenovite platoe s čistim morem, sportske terene i predivan pogled na Krčki most i Vinodolski kanal.
Show coves →Plaža Balustrada
Lijepo uređeno šljunčano kupalište koje se nastavlja na Gradsku plažu prema luci. Nudi prirodnu sjenu borova, kristalno čisto more, sportske rekvizite i neposrednu blizinu gradskog korza.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Crikvenica
Coastal area of Crikvenica offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Bazeni hotela Katarina
Hotel Amabilis - plaža
Hotel Marina - plaža
Odmaralište Stoimena
Selce konoba Ulika
Selce pl. Poli mora Hotel Slaven
Uvala Slana
Coastal area of Crikvenica offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Balustrada
Hotel International
Hotel Kaštel
Plivalište
Podvorska
Coastal area of Crikvenica offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak
Lanterna - plaža
Pazdehova
Rt Kačjak
Coastal area of Crikvenica offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Glavna plaža istok - žal kod male luč.
Glavna plaža kod Aquagana
Glavna plaža sredina
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol
Coastal area of Crikvenica offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Hotel Omorika
Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera
Thalassotherapia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crikvenica Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Crikvenica.
What are the best beaches in Crikvenica for families with children? ▾
Top family-friendly choices in Crikvenica include Hotel Marina - plaža, Pazdehova, Balustrada, featuring gentle slopes into the sea, freshwater showers, play areas, and easy access.
How clean is the sea water in Crikvenica? ▾
According to official monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), 23 out of 24 beaches (96%) in Crikvenica hold the highest EU rating ("Excellent").
What beach facilities and amenities are available in Crikvenica? ▾
Across Crikvenica, 19 beaches are equipped with freshwater showers, 15 feature lifeguards, and 14 offer convenient parking nearby.
Which beaches in Crikvenica are sheltered from wind and waves? ▾
During northeastern Bora winds, 24 bays in Crikvenica provide calm waters. During southern Jugo winds, 0 coves remain protected from open-sea swell.
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Kvarner Gulf & Islands (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab)
Islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj & Rab, historic Opatija Riviera & wild turquoise coves
Guide to Kvarner & Islands → ⚓ NAUTICAL PILOT & MARINASAnchorages & Marinas: Kvarner & Islands
Verified marinas, anchorages, depth limits, VHF channels, and 4-wind shelter index around Crikvenica.
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 & 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 & IslandsCres Beaches (14)
14 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Beli, Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio, Porozina - plaža
Guide to Cres → 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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