Cava Beach

Located on the northwest coast of Dubrovnik's Old Town on the Babin Kuk peninsula, Croatia, Cava Beach is a 260-meter-long and 50-meter-wide beige sand beach with many pebbles and rocky portions.  The beach is positioned near Copacabana Beach in a sheltered bay and has a spectacular backdrop of rocky cliffs, lush vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, including homes, several restaurants, a beach club, and hotels, that offer stunning views of the Elaphite Islands, Port Dubrovnik, the island of Daksa, and the Adriatic Sea.  This famous pebbly beach is divided into two main sections, which are separated by an opulent beach club; the smaller beach is a family-friendly beach that is suitable for those seeking peaceful and relaxing time, while the larger section of the beach attracts nudists, party lovers, and young visitors.  Cava Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.  In addition, the beach promotes eco-friendly practices, ensuring cleanliness and sustainability.

Cava Beach, Dubrovnik, does not have lifeguards but has many other amenities, including restrooms, showers, changing cabins, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, deck chairs, a beach equipment rental facility, a promenade, trash cans, a restaurant, two beach bars, and nearby hotels.

Cava Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, volleyball, boating, paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and photography.  If you plan to enter the water, this naturally sheltered bay has a safe swimming area.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, which is 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.  Among the Cava Beach reviews, this beach is often considered an unofficial nude beach, especially towards the far east end.  The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, striking rock formations, beach bars, nightlife, and panoramic views, making it an ideal spot to take Instagram-worthy Cava Beach photos.  The beach hosts numerous live performances, beach parties, and festivals that attract many visitors, especially during the summer.  Visitors can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making it a year-round destination.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Cava Beach, Croatia, offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Cava Beach is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot at Ulica Ivana Plaza Zajca 30, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, which provides easy access to the beach.  You may refer to the Cava Beach map for locational details.

Cava Beach is home to the well-known Coral Beach Club, which is a popular destination for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

There are many attractions near Cava 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 Cava Beach.  Coral Beach Club Dubrovnik is an upscale restaurant positioned right on the beach that hosts DJ parties during the evening and serves amazing salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  MiraMare Restaurant is another upscale restaurant that serves salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Zoe is an upscale beachfront restaurant that serves delicious seafood.  La Castile Steak House serves delicious soups, salads, steaks, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.   Levanat serves amazing seafood.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Restaurant Piramida serves incredible soups, salads, pizzas, pasta, seafood, and meat dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Cava Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star President Hotel, Valamar Collection - also known as the Valamar President Hotel Dubrovnik is two 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 Valamar Lacroma Hotel, which offers many amenities, including indoor outdoor pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, a restaurant, and free WiFi.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Valamar Tirena Hotel, which has several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Sunny Dubrovnik by Valamar, which offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Hotel Perla Dubrovik Croatia offers a few amenities, including a terrace and a restaurant.