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Island Cres Lubenice Beach Croatia

The Blue Flag, an international label signifying a clean environment and a high level of development and facilities, has been awarded to 135 locations in Croatia: 115 beaches and 20 marinas. Interestingly, apart from seaside beaches, blue flags are fluttering on seven continental beaches this year: the Aquacity beach near Varaždin and six beaches of the sports and recreational centre Jarun in Zagreb.
The well-known criteria for awarding the Blue Flag are high water quality, the regular measurement of the water quality and availability of data pertaining to it, the existence of rules of conduct and educational programs, the safety of swimmers and insurance of measures aimed at preventing or reacting to cases of ecological disasters. The beaches also need to have access to drinking water, and at least one beach within a city or municipality needs to ensure access to the beach and sanitation facilities for the disabled.
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Croatia’s beaches come in a variety of forms, from rocky to pebble, sometimes sandy and concrete (sometimes called a pier, but if you can lie on it in the sun I say it counts).

Because of the relative abrasiveness of Croatia’s beaches, bringing sandals or water shoes is a great idea for an independent traveler trying to enjoy the sun and sea. Also, many beaches are a hike from the nearest bus-stop, parking lot, or boat dock, so real shoes aren’t a bad choice either.

Zlatni rat Beach

The most popular beach in Croatia is Zlatni rat, on the island of Brac. Translated literally, Zlatni rat means the “golden cape” and the beach extends from a grove of trees straight out into the ocean. The peninsula is packed with people in the summer both who have made the day-trip from nearby Split, or descended from one of the many nearby resorts.
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Zlatni rat Beach - Bol Croatia

“Zlatni Rat beach is home to a spectacular sandbar known as the Golden Horn. The bar is 580 yards long and provides this beach with a unique shape and unparalleled people-watching. The beach offers restaurants, cafes and a surplus of water sports. The nightlife is more relaxed than Zrce beach, but there are plenty of open-air bars and nightclubs open for mischief.
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Croatia’s varied islands offer everything from sailing to skinny dipping, isolated beaches to 24-hour parties.
Here is top ten islands according to Jane:
1. Best for local food and wine: Vis
2. Best for name-dropping: Hvar
3. Best for back-to-basics: Kornati archipelago
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