Best Pebble Beaches & White Gravel Bays on Cres Island (19)
Curated guide to 19 natural pebble beaches and white gravel bays in Cres. Famous for crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine swimming comfort (100% rated "Excellent" by official IZOR monitoring). View all 26 beaches on Cres Island →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Cres Island)
Cres's western coast (Cres Town, Valun, Martinšćica) is strongly sheltered from northeastern Bora gales by the island's central mountain ridge. The southern cape of Punta Križa features a maze of bays sheltered from almost all directions.
During Bora winds, 20 south- and west-facing bays on Cres Island provide calm swimming waters.
During southern Jugo swells, 5 bays along northern shores remain protected with calm seas.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Cres Island
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Iconic Beaches & Coves on Cres Island
Plaža Sv. Ivan (Lubenice)
Spektakularan bijeli oblutak i smaragdno more podno 378 m visoke litice Lubenica, dostupan pješice (45 min) ili morskim putem.
Uvala Valun
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Uvala Mali Bok (Koromačno)
Dramatična uvala usječena među visoke stijene s kristalno čistim morem duboke plave boje.
Quick jump to settlements & swimming zones on Cres Island
AK Kovačine
Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio
Beli
Cres - ispod zabavnog centra
Cres - kod Sv. Nikole
Cres - Vila Riviera
Kupalište Grabar
Porozina - plaža
Rt Kovačine
Stara Gavza - plaža
Uvala Dražica
Uvala Gavza
Uvala Kimen
Valun - plaža
Martinšćica - punta Zaglav
Martinšćica - Veli Žal
Slatina - uvala Tiha
Uvala Slatina
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Boat tours & water activities on Cres Island
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits around Cres Island.
Island Road Trip: Explore Hidden Bays on Cres Island
Many of the most scenic coves and pristine beaches on Cres Island are inaccessible by public bus. Rent a car to explore secret coastal routes, viewpoints, and unspoiled swimming spots at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cres Island Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Cres Island.
Which are the top "Pebble Beaches" beaches in Cres? ▾
There are 19 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Pebble Beaches" in Cres. Top verified locations include: Beli (95°), Autokamp Kovačine - FKK dio (270°), Punta Križa - AK Baldarin (219°), Porozina - plaža (313°), Cres - Vila Riviera (161°), with 19 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Pebble Beaches" in Cres? ▾
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.
Kako se stiže na Cres? ▾
Dvije trajektne linije vode na Cres: Brestova (Istra) - Porozina (Cres) te Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres). Plovidba traje oko 20 do 25 minuta.
Kako doći do plaže Lubenice (Sv. Ivan)? ▾
Pješački spust iz sela Lubenice traje oko 45 minuta po strmoj stazi (potrebna je čvrsta obuća i voda), a uspon natrag oko 1 sat i 15 minuta. Mnogo je jednostavniji pristup taksi-brodicom iz Valuna ili grada Cresa.
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