Hidden Beaches in Kvarner & Istria, Croatia

4 hidden beaches in Kvarner & Istria, Croatia, with map links and honest tips. Browse the best hidden beach spots across the region.

The hidden coves of Kvarner & Istria take a little effort to reach, a path, a scramble, a quiet turn off, and that is exactly the point. Here are the 4 secret beaches worth the walk.

The 4 best hidden beaches in Kvarner

• Lubenice Cres, hilltown beach. map
• Mali Bok Cres. map
• St Ivan Cres.
• Stara Novalja Pag. map

Practical tips

Wear real shoes, not flip flops, for the path down. No facilities means no shade or water, so carry both, and take every scrap of rubbish out with you.

When to go

For hidden beaches in Kvarner, aim for May to October, with June and September the quietest warm months. Bring water and shade, facilities are thin at the more remote spots.

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