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Beaches with Natural Pine Shade & Forest Shelter: Kvarner Gulf & Islands (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab) (128)
Directory of 128 beaches featuring lush pine forest shade in Kvarner & Islands. Ideal for all-day sun protection, fragrant Mediterranean pines, and crystal-clear swimming (98.4% "Excellent" water quality). View all 274 beaches in Kvarner & Islands →
128
Official Swimming Spots
24
Coastal Municipalities
98.4%
Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)
Calm
Islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj & Rab, historic Opatija Riviera & wild turquoise coves
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Kvarner & Islands)
While the coastal strip beneath Mount Velebit experiences strong Bora gusts, the sheltered western bays of Cres, Lošinj, and Krk remain calm, glassy, and ideal for swimming.
💡 Tip: Open the interactive map guide to calculate which coves are sheltered from Bora, Sirocco, or Maestral today.
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Map of All Beaches & Coves: Kvarner & Islands
Kvarner & Islands (128)
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📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Balustrada
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Bazeni hotela Katarina
🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Glavna plaža istok - žal kod male luč.
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Glavna plaža kod Aquagana
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Glavna plaža sredina
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Glavna plaža zapad - Crni mol
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Hotel Amabilis - plaža
🏨 Hotel nearby👕 Changing cabins📋 Official beach profile
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Hotel International
☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Hotel Kaštel
🛟 Lifeguard on duty👕 Changing cabins🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Hotel Marina - plaža
🏨 Hotel nearby👕 Changing cabins🚿 Showers
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Hotel Omorika
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Kačjak - istok - betonirani plato
🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile🏖️ isp
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Poor
Kačjak - zapadna uvala početak
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Lanterna - plaža
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Odmaralište Stoimena
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Odmaralište željezare Jesenice - Hotel Riviera
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Pazdehova
👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🏠 Auxiliary beach facility
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Plivalište
🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Podvorska
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Rt Kačjak
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Selce konoba Ulika
🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Selce pl. Poli mora Hotel Slaven
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Thalassotherapia
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Crikvenica
💧 Excellent
Uvala Slana
🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
AK Poljana - plaža
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Čikat - uvala Blatina
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Srebrna uvala
🍽️ Restaurant🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - FKK
☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - Hotel Vespera
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - Ht. Vespera i V.žal
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - Mali Žal
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🪑 Promenade benches📋 Official beach profile
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - Veli Žal
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Sunčana uvala - Žalić
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Uvala Čikat - AK Čikat
🏐 Sports & volleyball♿ Wheelchair / ramp access🛝 Children's playground
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Uvala Čikat - AK Kredo
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports👕 Changing cabins
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Alhambra
♿ Wheelchair / ramp access🏨 Hotel nearby🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Uvala Čikat - Hotel Bellevue
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Mali Lošinj
💧 Excellent
Uvala Valdarke
🚿 Showers🏖️ proc🚗 Parking available
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Haludovo
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Malin Draga
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Malinska - plaža Rupa
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Porat
☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Malinska · Krk
💧 Excellent
Porat - Hotel Pinia
🍽️ Restaurant🏨 Hotel nearby👕 Changing cabins
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Punta Ćuf - Ribarsko selo
☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🪑 Promenade benches
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Ribarsko selo
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Uvala Rova
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Uvala Vantačići
🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins
📍 Malinska
💧 Excellent
Vrtača
🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
AK Ježevac
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
kampa Glavotok
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Kupalište Dražica
🏐 Sports & volleyball🏨 Hotel nearby☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Pinezići - plaža
☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Uvala Malo more
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Uvala Tomaževo
🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Uvala Trojna
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Krk
💧 Excellent
Uvala Valda Gara
🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
AK Kovačine
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Beli
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🤿 Diving center
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Rt Kovačine
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Uvala Dražica
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers🪑 Promenade benches
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Uvala Gavza
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Uvala Kimen
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Cres
💧 Excellent
Valun - plaža
🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Aminess Atea Camping Resort
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Miramare
🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café👕 Changing cabins
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Plaža hotela Magal
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Njivice · Krk
💧 Excellent
Plaža hotela Veya
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Rosulje
🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Uvala Dumboka
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Njivice
💧 Excellent
Uvala Kijac
🏐 Sports & volleyball♿ Wheelchair / ramp access☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Gornja Supetarska Draga - sredina
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Kandarola
☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Čifnata
📋 Official beach profile
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Gožinka
🍽️ Restaurant🚤 Boat mooring📋 Official beach profile
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Padova 1
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports🏨 Hotel nearby
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Padova 2
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Padova 3
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - kraj plaže
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - plaža izvan lukobrana
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🪑 Promenade benches🚗 Parking available
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - početak plaže
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - Rt Kričin
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🪑 Promenade benches🚗 Parking available
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - uvala Bunculuka
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Baška
💧 Excellent
Baška - Zablaće
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏄 Water sports
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Bakarac - uvala Dobra
📋 Official beach profile
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Oštro - kraj
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Oštro - početak
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Uvala Črišnjeva
☕ Beach bar / Café🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Uvala Scott - ispod hotela
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Kraljevica
💧 Excellent
Uvala Scott - kod tobogana
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Novi Vinodolski
💧 Excellent
Klenovica plaža
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Novi Vinodolski
💧 Excellent
Kozica
🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🚗 Parking available📋 Official beach profile
📍 Novi Vinodolski
💧 Excellent
Povile - iza bungalova
🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Novi Vinodolski
💧 Excellent
Sibinj
🏄 Water sports☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Novi Vinodolski
💧 Excellent
Uvala Novi Vinodolski
👕 Changing cabins🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚗 Parking available
📍 Punat
💧 Excellent
AK Konobe
🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café🛝 Children's playground
📍 Punat
💧 Excellent
AK Pila - kupalište
🍽️ Restaurant🏄 Water sports♿ Wheelchair / ramp access
📍 Punat
💧 Excellent
Punta Debij
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Punat · Krk
💧 Excellent
Stara Baška - kamp
☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
📍 Punat · Krk
💧 Excellent
Stara Baška - naselje
🍽️ Restaurant♿ Wheelchair / ramp access👕 Changing cabins
📍 Lopar · Rab
💧 Excellent
Rajska plaža - kraj
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Lopar · Rab
💧 Excellent
Rajska plaža - početak
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Lopar · Rab
💧 Excellent
Rajska plaža - sredina
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Lopar · Rab
💧 Excellent
Uvala Zastolac
📋 Official beach profile
📍 Nerezine
💧 Excellent
AK Rapoća - ispred autokampa
🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Nerezine
💧 Excellent
AK Rapoća - plaža
🏐 Sports & volleyball☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Nerezine
💧 Excellent
Uvala Bučanje
🏐 Sports & volleyball♿ Wheelchair / ramp access🏊 Swimming pool
📍 Nerezine
💧 Excellent
Uvala Galboka
👕 Changing cabins🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Jadranovo
💧 Excellent
Jadranovo - uvala Grabrova
☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🍔 Fast food / Bistro
📍 Jadranovo
💧 Excellent
Jadranovo - uvala Havišće
☕ Beach bar / Café🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers
📍 Jadranovo
💧 Excellent
Jadranovo - uvala kod tunere
🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🚤 Boat mooring🚗 Parking available
📍 Martinšćica
💧 Excellent
Rt uvale Slatina
🍽️ Restaurant🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Martinšćica
💧 Excellent
Slatina - uvala Tiha
🍽️ Restaurant🚻 Restrooms / Toilets🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans
📍 Martinšćica
💧 Excellent
Uvala Slatina
🍽️ Restaurant🛟 Lifeguard on duty🏐 Sports & volleyball
📍 Mošćenička Draga
💧 Excellent
M. Draga - kraj plaže
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Mošćenička Draga
💧 Excellent
M. Draga - početak plaže
🍽️ Restaurant🏐 Sports & volleyball🏄 Water sports
📍 Mošćenička Draga
💧 Excellent
Sv. Ivan - plaža
🍽️ Restaurant☕ Beach bar / Café🚻 Restrooms / Toilets
📍 Omišalj · Krk
💧 Excellent
Hotel Delfin
🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans🚿 Showers📋 Official beach profile
📍 Omišalj · Krk
💧 Excellent
Kamp Omišalj
🍽️ Restaurant🏊 Swimming pool☕ Beach bar / Café
📍 Omišalj · Krk
💧 Excellent
Uvala Mali Kijac
🛝 Children's playground🗑️ Waste bins / Trash cans📋 Official beach profile
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Frequently Asked Questions (Kvarner & Islands)
Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Kvarner & Islands.
Which are the top "Natural Pine Shade" beaches in Kvarner & Islands? ▾
There are 128 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Natural Pine Shade" in Kvarner & Islands. Top verified locations include: Gornja Supetarska Draga - sredina (243°), Kandarola (157°), Uvala Gožinka (206°), Uvala Čifnata (199°), Kamp Omišalj (328°), with 126 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Natural Pine Shade" in Kvarner & Islands? ▾
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 Kvarner & Islands and what is the water quality? ▾
Across Kvarner Gulf & Islands (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab), there are 128 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 24 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 126 beaches (98.4%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.
Which towns in Kvarner & Islands have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾
The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Kvarner & Islands include: Crikvenica, Mali Lošinj, Malinska, Krk, Cres, Njivice.
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Istria
217 beaches
539 km of coastline, fragrant pine forests, Kamenjak peninsula & crystal-clear waters
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Lika Coast & North Pag
25 beaches
Zavratnica sea fjord, Pag moonscape bays, Zrće & Planjka in Novalja
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Zadar Region
85 beaches
Sakarun white-sand beach, Queen’s Beach in Nin, Pag moonscapes & 300 islands
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Šibenik Riviera
103 beaches
Murter sandy coves (Slanica), Primošten peninsula, Rogoznica & Kornati gateway
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Central Dalmatia
167 beaches
Zlatni Rat in Bol, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Punta Rata in Brela, Pakleni Islands & Makarska
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Dubrovnik Region
121 beaches
Pasjača cliff beach, Banje beach by Dubrovnik walls, Saplunara sand dunes & Pelješac coves
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