Located near the town of Makarska on the Makarska Riviera in Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea, Nugal Beach - also known as Nugal Makarska Beach or Beach Nugal - is a small white sand beach with many pebbles. It is one of the island's most secluded beaches nestled in a sheltered cove at the foot of steep cliffs, surrounded by lush pine forests, creating a picturesque setting along the Dalmatian coast. It is interesting to note that when it rains, a beautiful waterfall cascades down the cliff to this beach. The beach is part of the Osejava Forest Park and is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices to preserve the natural beauty, flora, and fauna of the region.
Conde Nast Traveler magazine and Paris Vogue have named Nugal Beach as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. CNN also ranked the beach among the top 11 beaches in Croatia, and it is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.