Located at the foot of the Perun Hill and at the mouth of the Žrnovnica river, this lovely little resort is very popular with tourists and international visitors, some of which have permanently settled here. Its lovely coastline must be one of the reasons why it is so attractive, so we bring you the best eight beaches in Podstrana to help you get the most out of your visit to this charming resort.
1. Strozanac beach
This beach doesn’t have a lot of natural shade available but there are plenty of beach umbrellas for rent. Don’t let this discourage you from coming here for a good swim - the beach is a pebble-sandy beach dotted with cafes and restaurants, which makes it one of the best beaches in Podstrana.
2. Mutogras beach
The pebbled area of this beach is bordered by a paved promenade, which makes it ideal for both swimming and sunbathing. With its shallow sea and a children’s playground it is a favourite among families with small kids.
3. St. Martin’s Beach
This lovely beach is located near a camping site. Its terrain is rocky and pebbled, but with its shallow sea it is still one of the top choices for families with children.
4. Podstrana beach
Located in the very heart of the Podstrana coastline, it is especially famous for its calm, clear and warm sea. The easy water access due to the shallow level of the sea makes it a great choice for children and the elderly.
5. Grljevac beach
This beach is fully equipped with all the usual amenities - toilets, changing booths, beach equipment and sports rentals - and with its pebbled terrain and easy sea access it is a perfect well-rounded beach for a whole day stay.
6. Stobrech beach
This beach must have been very attractive to the ancient Greeks who formed their settlement next to it. Its shore is still pebbled and its sea reputed to be very calm and thus great for swimming, whether you are a child or an adult.
7. Fitness Beach Stobrech
This is not your garden variety kind of a beach. It takes sport to a whole new level. On any other beach you might play beach volleyball or rent ski-jets or paddle boats, but here you’ll be working out a sweat in a serious fitness experience.
8. Stobrech beach - South
This pebble beach is another favourite with the kids and their families since its soft sand and pebble shore is great for running around and playing. The sea is shallow here, warm and thus perfect for swimming.While there are only basic amenities here - toilets and changing booths - all the bars and restaurants are in the near vicinity.
Beaches and water activities