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Certified Blue Flag Beaches & Top Water Quality: Central Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis) (80)

Official directory of 80 Blue Flag certified beaches in Central Dalmatia. Verified for elite eco-management, active lifeguard service, freshwater showers, and pristine water quality (100.0% "Excellent"). View all 167 beaches in Central Dalmatia →

80 Official Swimming Spots
42 Coastal Municipalities
100.0% Sea Quality "Excellent" (IZOR)
Calm Zlatni Rat in Bol, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Punta Rata in Brela, Pakleni Islands & Makarska
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Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Central Dalmatia)

Mount Biokovo shields the Makarska coast from continental weather, while summer thermal Maestral breezes offer refreshing afternoon swimming without heavy chop.

💡 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: Central Dalmatia

Central Dalmatia (80)

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🏨 Accommodation · Central Dalmatia

Find accommodation in Central Dalmatia

Search available hotels, apartments, luxury villas, and holiday rooms along the coast in Central Dalmatia.

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⛵ Tours & Experiences · Central Dalmatia

Boat trips & experiences in Central Dalmatia

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

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🚗 Car Rental & Mobility · Central Dalmatia

Find Car Rental in Central Dalmatia

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (Central Dalmatia)

Key facts about sea water quality, bays, and wind conditions in Central Dalmatia.

Which are the top "Blue Flag Certified" beaches in Central Dalmatia? ▾

There are 80 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Blue Flag Certified" in Central Dalmatia. Top verified locations include: Mala Lozna (8°), Staro Selo (184°), Promajna (222°), Ak. Dole (180°), Hotel Alga (216°), with 80 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.

How does MareSpot verify "Blue Flag Certified" in Central Dalmatia? ▾

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 Central Dalmatia and what is the water quality? ▾

Across Central Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis), there are 80 officially monitored swimming spots spread across 42 towns and municipalities. According to IZOR laboratory tests, 80 beaches (100.0%) hold the highest "Excellent" bathing water grade.

Which towns in Central Dalmatia have the most monitored beaches and coves? ▾

The destinations with the highest number of officially monitored beaches and bays in Central Dalmatia include: Brela, Split, Baška Voda, Hvar, Makarska, Omiš.

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