President Beach

Located along the western coast of the town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, President Beach – also known as Plaza President - is a small beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is positioned along the stunning Adriatic coastline and has a spectacular backdrop of several restaurants and an opulent hotel, which offers Instagram-worthy views of the Elaphiti Islands and Adriatic Sea.   The beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life.  President Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification due to its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.

President Beach Dubrovnik has many amenities, including lifeguards, shaded areas, umbrellas and sunbed rental facilities, showers, changing rooms, a beach equipment rental facility, a pier, beachfront restaurants, and nearby hotels.

President Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, there are designated swimming areas, marked with buoys, to ensure safety for swimmers.   Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life in its clear waters, including sea turtles, rays, dolphins, and reef sharks.  Windsurfing is another popular activity at the beach due to its frequent windy weather.   Visitors can also take boat tours from nearby piers to explore the Elaphiti Islands or Lokrum Island.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Visitors can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making it a year-round destination.  The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, striking rock formations, and spectacular views, making it a photographer's delight.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

President Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to President Beach is easy - the beach has a parking lot near Ulica Iva Dulcica 142, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, which provides easy access to the beach.   

President Beach offers breathtaking sunset views, with the sun setting over the Adriatic Sea, painting the sky with vibrant hues.

There are many attractions near President 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 President Beach.  MiraMare Restaurant is an upscale restaurant positioned right on the beach and serves amazing 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 President 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 right on the beach 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.