Lapad Beach

Located on the northwest coast of Dubrovnik's Old Town on the Lapad Peninsula, Lapad Beach - also known as Uvala Lapad Beach or Lapad Bay Beach - is a famous 200-meter-long pebbly beach with a concrete ledge.  The beach is positioned on the shores of a sheltered Lapad Bay and has a spectacular backdrop of rocky cliffs, lush vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, including homes, several restaurants, and hotels, that offer stunning views of Grebeni Lighthouse, the Elaphite Islands, Port Dubrovnik, and the Adriatic Sea.  Lapad Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.

Lapad Beach, Dubrovnik, has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, changing cabins, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, deck chairs, a beach equipment rental facility, a promenade, Wi-Fi, trash cans, tennis courts, children’s playgrounds, beachfront bars, restaurants, and hotels.

Lapad Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, beach volleyball, boating, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this naturally sheltered bay has a safe area to swim.  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.  The beach is adjacent to the famous Uvala Lapad walkway, making it perfect for romantic strolls along the coast.    The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, striking rock formations, beach bars, and spectacular views, making it a perfect spot to take amazing photos.  The beach hosts numerous live performances 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.

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

Getting to Lapad Beach is easy - the beach has a few street parking spots at Masarykov Put 5, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, which provide easy access to the beach.  You may refer to the Lapad Beach map for locational details.

The beach is an ideal spot for watching the sunset over the Adriatic Sea.  In the past, Lapad Beach was referred to as "Kupaliste Svetog Martina."

There are many attractions near Lapad 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 Lapad Beach.  Mango's Kitchen & Bar is a beachfront restaurant that serves amazing salads, burgers, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Levanat is an upscale restaurant that serves delicious soups, salads, pasta, meat dishes, and seafood. Restoran Sphere serves delicious soups, salads, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  Restaurant Tramuntana serves incredible soups, salads, seafood, and meat dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Fish & Seafood Restaurant - Casa serves amazing seafood.

If you are looking for a hotel near Lapad Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is two minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa, a sauna, hot tubs, and restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Hotel Uvala, which offers many amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a bar, a spa with hot tub, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Grand Hotel Park, which has many amenities, including an outdoor and indoor pool, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Splendid, which offers a tennis court, a bar, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Hotel Komodor offers several amenities, including a rooftop pool, a terrace, a bar, and a dining room.