Photo of Sveti Ivan beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Sveti Ivan beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sveti Ivan beach with small bay

Photo of Sveti Ivan beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sveti Ivan beach located in natural area

Photo of Sveti Ivan beach surrounded by mountains

8.5

Excellent

Sveti Ivan beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sveti Ivan beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sveti Ivan beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Konoba HIBERNICIA is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sveti Ivan beach?

There are 298 places to stay in the Sveti Ivan beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sveti Ivan beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1663741&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lubenice-Rodinis Room and Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1856281&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartments & Room Toni</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5329390&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartments and rooms Griv- near sea</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2375138&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartmani Milenko Lubenice</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5190434&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartman DINKO</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7358256&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartments Nevija</a></li></ul>

Lubenice, Croatia

#14 out of 315 in Primorje-Gorski Kotar

8.5

Excellent

Free entrance Virgin beach Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Lubenice • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Konoba HIBERNICIA

8.8 - Excellent 850m

Bar Lubenicka Loza

9 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Konoba Tos Juna

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Restoran Na moru

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Gostionica San Marco

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant MaMaLu

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe Caffe-bar LANTERNA

9 - Excellent 9.9km

Cafe Beach bar Delfin

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Tourist Attraction Blue Cave beach

850m

Tourist Attraction Sheep Breeding Museum

9.4 - Excellent 850m

Tourist Attraction Blue Cave

940m

Tourist Attraction La Madonnina di Teta Dinka

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Vidikovac Gracina

10 - Exceptional 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Tiha

10 - Exceptional 7.2km

Tourist Attraction 5G Tower

7.4km

Tourist Attraction olive groves

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Moletto pescatori: ottimo x bagno di mare

6 - Pleasant 9.4km

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About

Sveti Ivan beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 14th place out of 315 beaches in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar region 49.9 km away from its center, the city of Rijeka. It is one of the beaches of Lubenice settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Sveti Ivan beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pogled na Cres's, which has a rating of 8.5.

Sveti Ivan beach (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) is located outside the Lubenice settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Cres island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+33 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Lubenice • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Konoba HIBERNICIA

8.8 - Excellent 850m

Bar Lubenicka Loza

9 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Konoba Tos Juna

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Restoran Na moru

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Gostionica San Marco

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant MaMaLu

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Cafe Caffe-bar LANTERNA

9 - Excellent 9.9km

Cafe Beach bar Delfin

9.2 - Excellent 9.9km

Tourist Attraction Blue Cave beach

850m

Tourist Attraction Sheep Breeding Museum

9.4 - Excellent 850m

Tourist Attraction Blue Cave

940m

Tourist Attraction La Madonnina di Teta Dinka

10 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Vidikovac Gracina

10 - Exceptional 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Uvala Tiha

10 - Exceptional 7.2km

Tourist Attraction 5G Tower

7.4km

Tourist Attraction olive groves

10 - Exceptional 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Moletto pescatori: ottimo x bagno di mare

6 - Pleasant 9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

50m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Apartman DINKO

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Lubenice • 870m from center

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860m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartmani Milenko Lubenice

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Lubenice • 110m from center

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870m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Lubenice-Rodinis Room and Apartment

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Lubenice • 90m from center

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2.7km from the beach

Apartment Summertime

Entire Apartment

Cres • 1.9km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Apartments Nevija

Entire Apartment

Valun • 2.9km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartments & Room Toni

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Valun • 2.9km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Apartments and rooms Roberto B.

Entire Apartment

Valun • 2.9km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Apartments and rooms Griv- near sea

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Valun • 3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

House Valun 42

Entire Apartment

Valun • 3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Apartments by the sea Valun, Cres - 386

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Valun • 3km from center

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3.8km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Studio apartman Minjakoki-Valun

Entire Apartment

Valun • 3km from center

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6.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hilltop Apartment Vidovici

Entire Apartment

Risika • 6.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Blue Cave beach Blue Cave beach

7.5 Very good

2.2km

Plava Grota's III Plava Grota's III

5.4 Tolerable

2.6km

Plava Grota's II Plava Grota's II

5.4 Tolerable

3.2km

Plava Grota's Plava Grota's

5.4 Tolerable

3.7km

Valun beach Valun beach

5.8 Pleasant

3.8km

Zdovica beach Zdovica beach

7.4 Good

4.8km

Pogled na Cres's beach Pogled na Cres's beach

8.5 Excellent

7.2km

Slatina beach Slatina beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Lubenice • 870m

Main locality of province

Rijeka • 49.9km

Transport

Airport

PUY • 31.5km

Bus Station

Martinšćica • 7.8km

Train Station

Rabac Slobode/Jadranska • 25.2km

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8.5 Excellent

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8.5 Excellent

Sofija Petrovic

10 Exceptional

This beach is a hidden gem that is highly valued by those who understand the importance of preserving nature. It's important to remember to take your trash with you when leaving. The trail to get to the beach is steep, so it's not recommended for those who are out of shape or wearing flip flops, unless you have unlimited health insurance. There are no facilities at the beach, which is actually perfect. It's important to bring plenty of food, water, and hats if needed. The hike to the beach takes about 1 hour downhill and 1.5 hours uphill with breaks. I have great respect for those who are able to do it faster. This is a must-see destination, and it's suitable for children as long as they are properly equipped. They will cherish the memory of this experience for a lifetime. 💚

March 2023

Larisa Zoranović

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem for those who love to hike and swim. It offers the perfect combination of both activities. We had an amazing time and every step we took was worth it. The water was crystal clear, allowing us to see every pebble beneath the surface. Despite the beach being relatively quiet, we still had plenty of space to ourselves with only around 10 other people present. Although there were some boats around, they didn't linger for too long. If you're planning on hiking, make sure you bring suitable footwear and plenty of water. Additionally, if you're prone to sunburn, don't forget to pack sunscreen and a parasol or tent for shade.

March 2023

Lena Ljubinković

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning! It's made up of pebble stones and the water is crystal clear and transparent. Swimming in this amazing place is breathtaking, especially with the view of the town of Lubenice on the cliff. To get to the town, it takes around 15-20 minutes from the main road, but the path is narrow and surrounded by stone walls, so be careful. Once you enter the town, there's a large parking lot on the left and the hiking trail to the beach is located near the coffee bar. The signs along the path are well-marked, and it takes about 1 hour downhill and 1.5 hours uphill. The upper part of the trail is through the woods, so there's plenty of shade, but some parts can be slippery due to the stones, so be sure to wear hiking shoes or sneakers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience on Cres. I visited on a cloudy day, and although the water was freezing, the experience was unforgettable. ❤️

March 2023

Lena Valeska

8 Very good

The view was absolutely stunning and I felt a sense of liberation that I had never experienced before. However, the road leading up to the beach was quite nerve-racking. It would be wise to travel by motorbike or bicycle as the road is too narrow for two cars to pass. Also, be cautious of your tires!

March 2023

Safarik Productions

10 Exceptional

The beach in Lubenice, a quaint village located on Cres island in Croatia, is open to the public free of charge.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sveti Ivan beach?

The Sveti Ivan beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Sveti Ivan beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sveti Ivan beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sveti Ivan beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sveti Ivan beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Sveti Ivan beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sveti Ivan beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Sveti Ivan beach?

Sveti Ivan beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sveti Ivan beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sveti Ivan beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Konoba HIBERNICIA is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sveti Ivan beach?

There are 298 places to stay in the Sveti Ivan beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sveti Ivan beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sveti Ivan beach from parking?

The Sveti Ivan beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Sveti Ivan beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sveti Ivan beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sheep Breeding Museum located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sveti Ivan beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sveti Ivan beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sveti Ivan beach (Cres island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Sveti Ivan beach (Cres island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Sveti Ivan beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.