Betina Cave Beach

Located along the eastern coast of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Betina Cave Beach is a small beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is situated within a natural cave and has a spectacular background of towering limestone cliffs, lush vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, giving it a natural, sheltered environment that offers stunning views of Dubrovnik's city walls, the island of Lokrum, Port Dubrovnik, and the Adriatic Sea.

Betina Cave Beach Dubrovnik does not have lifeguards or any other amenities except shaded areas, so plan your trip accordingly.

Betina Cave Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, jet skiing, kayaking, boating, and photography.   If you are planning to go into the water, this sheltered beach is a safe spot to swim, but we recommend being careful as the water is known to have rocky bottoms.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.   Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life in its clear waters, including sea turtles, rays, dolphins, and reef sharks.  Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish here.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   The beach is known for its clear waters, striking rock formations, natural beauty, and unique setting, making it the best spot to take Betina Cave Beach photos.  Betina Cave Beach is an ideal spot for those looking for a quiet and picturesque escape while exploring Dubrovnik’s coastline.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Betina Cave Beach Dubrovnik does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

If you want to know how to get to Betina Cave Beach, it is worth noting that getting to Betina Cave Beach is difficult - the beach is only accessible by boat or kayak, as there are no public roads leading to the beach.  Visitors can easily book a boat or a kayak tour to access the beach.  Alternatively, visitors can also rent a kayak from Dubrovnik Harbor and paddle to the cave, which takes about 30 minutes to reach the beach. Among the Betina Cave Beach reviews, some adventurous visitors also swim to the beach from nearby rocky areas.

The beach is named after the famous Dubrovnik scientist Marin Ghetaldi, often known as Beta, who conducted numerous optical experiments and research in the cave.

There are many attractions near Betina Cave Beach.  Dubrovnik Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including massive stone walls, ancient churches, palaces, monuments, and narrow cobblestone streets, making it a picturesque setting along the Adriatic Sea.  The town also offers stunning views and has gained fame as a filming location for Game of Thrones.  Fort Lovrijenac is a beautiful 16th-century fortress perched on a 37-meter-high cliff outside the western walls of Dubrovnik.  It served as a key defensive structure to protect the city from invaders, particularly the Venetians.  The fort's thick walls and strategic position provide breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik's Old Town.  It hosts many cultural events throughout the year, including Dubrovnik's famous summer festival and theatrical performances.  Sponza Palace is a historic Renaissance building that originally served as a customs house, mint, and state treasury, playing a key role in the city’s economic and cultural life.  Presently, it is home to the city archives, preserving centuries of Dubrovnik’s historical documents, and also serves as a cultural venue, hosting exhibitions and events.

Stradun is the main street in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, lined with historic buildings, shops, cafes, restaurants, and a limestone-paved promenade, making it a lively center for locals and tourists alike.  The street is lined with 17th-century houses and is also the site of key landmarks, including the Bell Tower and the Onofrio Fountain.  It hosts many musical concerts, and the procession for the Feast of Saint Blaise, the patron saint of Dubrovnik, passes through Stradun every year.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, The Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary Croatian art by notable artists, reflecting the evolution of Croatian art from the 20th century to the present.  Its exhibitions include paintings and sculptures highlighting the interplay between art and the region's rich cultural heritage in an old palace with Gothic architecture.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Betina Cave Beach.  Restaurant 360 is an upscale restaurant that serves delicious seafood.  Kavana Lazareti serves delicious soups, salads, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  Konoba Pjatanca serves incredible soups, salads, seafood, and meat dishes.  Banje Beach Restaurant and NightClub serves amazing salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Bistro Revelin serves amazing seafood.

If you are looking for a hotel near Betina Cave Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Hotel Excelsior is six minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa with a hammam, a sauna, hot tubs, and restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Old Town Port Apartments, which offers a few amenities, including a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Villa 5DB, which has several amenities, including free Wi-Fi and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Villa Sigurata, which offers comfortable rooms.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Villa Adriatica offers a few amenities, including a terrace and a dining room.