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Bora-Sheltered Beaches & Bays: Dubrovnik Region & Southern Islands (Korčula, Pelješac, Mljet) (80)

Geomorphologically verified guide to 80 official beaches and coves in Dubrovnik Region facing south, southwest, and west (135°–315°) that provide natural leeward shelter and calm water when Bora (NE) winds blow. 92.5% of these spots hold the top EU IZOR "Excellent" water quality rating. View all 121 beaches in Dubrovnik Region →

80 Official Swimming Spots
16 Coastal Municipalities
92.5% Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)
Calm Pasjača cliff beach, Banje beach by Dubrovnik walls, Saplunara sand dunes & Pelješac coves
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Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Dubrovnik Region)

The Pelješac Channel and the forested coves of Korčula and Mljet offer serene, sheltered swimming havens protected from open Adriatic swells.

💡 Tip: Open the interactive map guide to calculate which coves are sheltered from Bora, Sirocco, or Maestral today.
📍 INTERACTIVE BAY MAP · 80 BEACHES

Map of All Beaches & Coves: Dubrovnik Region

Dubrovnik Region (80)

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📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Banje

🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers
📍 Dubrovnik · Lokrum 💧 Excellent

Bijele stijene

🍽️ Restaurant📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Danče

☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Hotel Rixos

📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Hotel Royal Neptun

🍽️ Restaurant🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Hotel Splendid

🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Hotel Villa Dubrovnik

🏨 Hotel nearby📋 Official beach profile🏖️ crpna
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Argentina

🍽️ Restaurant🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Bellevue

🍽️ Restaurant🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Dubrovnik Palace

🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Dubrovnik President

🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Excelsior

🏨 Hotel nearby🚿 Showers📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Ht. Vis 2

🏨 Hotel nearby🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Lozica

⚓ Boat anchorage🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik · Mali Zaton 💧 Excellent

Mali Zaton - Bunica

📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Orašac - Soderini

🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Dubrovnik · Orašac 💧 Excellent

Orašac-Na skali

🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Park Gjivović

🏨 Hotel nearby📋 Official beach profile🏖️ crpna
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Porporela

☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik · Šipan 💧 Excellent

Šipanska Luka

🪢 Swimmer safety barrier📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Good

Stara Mokošica

📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Štikovica

🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Šulić

☕ Beach bar / Café📋 Official beach profile🏖️ crpna
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Sveti Jakov

🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🚿 Showers
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Trsteno

🚤 Boat mooring📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik · Brsečine 💧 Excellent

Uvala Brsečine

🍽️ Restaurant🚤 Boat mooring📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Uvala Lapad

🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Veliki Žali

☕ Beach bar / Café🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile
📍 Dubrovnik 💧 Excellent

Veliki Zaton - Špilja Buškova

🏨 Accommodation · Dubrovnik Region

Find accommodation in Dubrovnik Region

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⛵ Tours & Experiences · Dubrovnik Region

Boat trips & experiences in Dubrovnik Region

Book top sea excursions, national park day trips, skippered boat charters, scuba diving, and wine tours in Dubrovnik Region.

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🚗 Car Rental & Mobility · Dubrovnik Region

Find Car Rental in Dubrovnik Region

Explore remote beaches, scenic coastal roads, and hidden coves across Dubrovnik Region. Compare rental car deals at airports and hubs like Dubrovnik.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Dubrovnik Region)

Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Dubrovnik Region.

Which are the top "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" beaches in Dubrovnik Region? ▾

There are 80 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Dubrovnik Region. Top verified locations include: Brijesta (279°), Tehnička radiona Ploče (218°), Stara Mokošica (182°), Hotel Rixos (157°), Mali Zaton - Bunica (261°), with 74 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.

How does MareSpot verify "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Dubrovnik Region? ▾

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.

How many official beaches are in Dubrovnik Region and what is the water quality? ▾

Across Dubrovnik Region & Southern Islands (Korčula, Pelješac, Mljet), there are 80 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 16 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 74 beaches (92.5%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.

Which towns in Dubrovnik Region have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾

The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Dubrovnik Region include: Dubrovnik, Orebić, Konavle, Župa dubrovačka, Slivno, Dubrovačko primorje.

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