Beaches with Natural Pine Shade & Forest Shelter in Hvar (6)
Directory of 6 beaches featuring lush pine forest shade in Hvar. Ideal for all-day sun protection, fragrant Mediterranean pines, and crystal-clear swimming (100% "Excellent" water quality).
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Hvar)
The southern shore faces open sea, providing brisk clarity, while the Pakleni Islands create sheltered channels and mirror-calm bays (Vinogradišće, Palmižana).
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Hvar
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Hvar
Bonj les Bains
Ekskluzivno kupalište iz 1927. godine s kamenim kolonadama, baldahinima i kristalno čistim tirkiznim morem.
Show coves →Uvala Pokonji Dol
Prostrana prirodna uvala sa sitnim oblutkom, tirkiznim morem, restoranima i pogledom na istoimeni svjetionik.
Show coves →Palmižana (Pakleni otoci)
Legendarna uvala Vinogradišće na otoku sv. Klement s pješčanim morskim dnom, borovima i vrhunskom gastronomijom.
Show coves →Uvala Amfora
Prekrasna šljunčana uvala podno hotela Amfora s blagim ulazom u more, kaskadnim bazenima i prirodnom hladovinom.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Hvar
Coastal area of Hvar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Hvar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Hvar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Find accommodation near beaches in Hvar
Planning a holiday or weekend stay in Hvar? Search available apartments, hotels, holiday villas, and seaside rooms near Hvar beaches.
Boat tours & water activities in Hvar
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits in and around Hvar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hvar Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Hvar.
Which are the top "Natural Pine Shade" beaches in Hvar? ▾
There are 6 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Natural Pine Shade" in Hvar. Top verified locations include: Hvarska Milna - zapad (198°), Hvarska Milna - istok (205°), Uvala Križna Luka (254°), Uvala Pokonji Dol - istok (195°), Uvala Pokonji Dol - zapad (190°), with 6 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Natural Pine Shade" in Hvar? ▾
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 is the best beach in Hvar town? ▾
Pokonji Dol is the most popular walking-distance beach from Hvar town (25 min walk), known for turquoise water and white pebbles. For taxi boat day trips, Palmižana on the Pakleni Islands is legendary.
How to visit the Pakleni Islands beaches? ▾
Frequent water taxis depart from Hvar’s main harbor every 15-30 minutes during summer to Jerolim, Marinkovac (Carpe Diem Beach), and Sv. Klement (Palmižana).
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Hvar Island
Europe's sunniest island: 20 official beaches, iconic Dubovica, Pakleni Islands, turquoise Lučišće & lavender aroma
All beaches on Hvar → REGIONAL GUIDECentral Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis)
Zlatni Rat in Bol, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Punta Rata in Brela, Pakleni Islands & Makarska
Guide to Central Dalmatia → ⚓ NAUTICAL PILOT & MARINASAnchorages & Marinas: Hvar Island
Verified marinas, anchorages, depth limits, VHF channels, and 4-wind shelter index around Hvar.
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.
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Marjan Forest Park, sandy Bačvice, Kašjuni pebble beach & 100% IZOR certified quality
Guide to Split → Central DalmatiaPodstrana Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Le Meridien Lav, Uvala Strožanac, Hotel Lav
Guide to Podstrana → Central DalmatiaStobreč Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stobreč, ušće
Guide to Stobreč → Central DalmatiaKaštela Beaches (11)
11 registered beaches & bays, 27% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Puntica (Poštanski), Resnik, K. Štafilić-Gabine
Guide to Kaštela → Central DalmatiaVranjic Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 0% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Vranjic plaža
Guide to Vranjic → Central DalmatiaTrogir Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 33% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Brigi, Duhanska Stanica, Miševac
Guide to Trogir → Central DalmatiaSeget Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Staro Selo, Apartmani Medena, Seget Vranjica
Guide to Seget → Central DalmatiaMarina Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Marina-Plaža, Prališće, Poljica
Guide to Marina → Central DalmatiaOkrug Gornji Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Mavarčica, Kuzmića Uvala, Toć
Guide to Okrug Gornji → Central DalmatiaOkrug Donji Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Kava - istok, Kava - zapad
Guide to Okrug Donji → Central DalmatiaArbanija Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Tri sestrice, Sv. Križ
Guide to Arbanija → Central DalmatiaSlatine Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Slatine
Guide to Slatine → Central DalmatiaDugi Rat Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bajnice, Krilo, Sumpetar
Guide to Dugi Rat → Central DalmatiaDuće Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 75% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Dočine, Hotel Plaža, Duće, Duće - Luka
Guide to Duće → Central DalmatiaOmiš Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Autokamp - zapad, Punta - početak, Punta - sredina
Guide to Omiš → Central DalmatiaLokva Rogoznica Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ruskamen
Guide to Lokva Rogoznica → Central DalmatiaMimice Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mimice
Guide to Mimice → Central DalmatiaMarušići Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Marušići
Guide to Marušići → Central DalmatiaPisak Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Pisak
Guide to Pisak → Central DalmatiaBrela Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stomarica, Dugi Rat - zapad, Dugi Rat - istok
Guide to Brela → Central DalmatiaBaška Voda Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ikovac, Uranija, Podluka
Guide to Baška Voda → Central DalmatiaPromajna Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Promajna
Guide to Promajna → Central DalmatiaBratuš Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bratuš
Guide to Bratuš → Central DalmatiaKrvavica Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Krvavica, odmaralište
Guide to Krvavica → Central DalmatiaMakarska Beaches (4)
Biokovo mountain backdrop, fine white pebbles, fragrant pine shade & crystal-clear Adriatic
Guide to Makarska → Central DalmatiaTučepi Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bluesun Jadran, Hotel Alga, Slatina
Guide to Tučepi → Central DalmatiaPodgora Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Plišivac, Hotel Podgorka
Guide to Podgora → Central DalmatiaDrašnice Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Drašnice
Guide to Drašnice → Central DalmatiaIgrane Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Igrane
Guide to Igrane → Central DalmatiaŽivogošće Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ak. Dole, Živogošće
Guide to Živogošće → Central DalmatiaDrvenik Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gornja Vala, D. Vala - Kod trajekta
Guide to Drvenik → Central DalmatiaZaostrog Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Zaostrog - Plaža
Guide to Zaostrog → Central DalmatiaPodaca Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Viskovića vala
Guide to Podaca → Central DalmatiaBrist Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Brist - plaža
Guide to Brist → Central DalmatiaGradac Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gradac - Vodice, Gradac - Plaža
Guide to Gradac → Central DalmatiaSupetar Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Banj - sredina, Vrilo, Vlačica
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