5 Hidden Dubrovnik Beaches You Can Only Reach by Boat

Top 5 Private Beaches in Dubrovnik: You can only reach by boat 

Some places don’t want to be found…
Until you arrive by boat.

Sure, Dubrovnik’s coastline is a postcard. But the real gems? They don’t show up on Google Maps. They're not where tourists gather, they’re where the sea keeps secrets and the only way in… is by boat.

This blog is for those who’ve had enough of beach crowds, overpriced loungers, and plastic cups. 
You don’t want to be loud. 
You want raw, real, and remote.

Why can only boats take you there ?

Croatia’s most sacred beaches aren’t built for roads. They’re quiet because they’re hard to reach. That’s the magic.

When you go with a trusted local operator like Garitransfer, you’re not just getting transport… you’re getting a guide, a guardian and a storyteller. 
Someone who knows which cove is glowing today… and which tide to follow.

So hop aboard, because we’re about to uncover the top 5 private-access beaches around Dubrovnik which are only reachable by sea, best visited with Garitransfer’s private tours and impossible to forget.

1. Šunj Beach, Lopud Island: The hidden shimmer

Why is it special ?: Unlike its busy shore entrance, the best side of Šunj Beach lies around the southern cliffs..  a secret curved bay only boaters reach.

Picture this: powdery white sand that melts into the Adriatic, shallow turquoise water for 100 meters out, and pine trees humming in the wind. You dock gently, step barefoot, and breathe like you haven’t in months.

Book a half-day Elaphiti boat tour and ask your skipper to anchor on the quiet southern inlet of Šunj. 
Most tourists don’t even know it exists.

2. Betina Cave Beach: Dubrovnik’s secret chamber

Why it’s special:  This beach is literally inside a sea cave. Tucked under rocks near the Old Town, Betina Cave offers a magical combo: shade, privacy, and unbelievable acoustics as waves echo gently around you.

This beach has no road access. You either swim in from a boat or anchor right outside and paddle.

What to know before you go ?:

• Tiny pebbled cove
• No facilities there, so  pack light!
• Best reached by Garitransfer’s private tour in the morning when the cave sparkles

Don't forget to bring a wide-angle lens, to capture it’s surreal.

3. Blue Lagoon: Koločep Island’s hidden cove

Why is it special ?: This isn’t the famous Blue Cave. It’s a shallow hidden lagoon on the southwest side of Koločep Island. The sand here turns the water into a mirror of light. 
You can float for hours.

Best For:

• Solo travelers looking for healing solitude
• Couples needing a private day-off-the-map
• Snorkelers chasing serenity
  
  

With Garitransfer, you can stop here as part of your custom day tour, just mention "Koločep’s Blue Lagoon" when booking.

4. Supetar Island: The Island nobody talks about

Why is it special ?: One of the smallest islands near Dubrovnik, Supetar is a place even locals whisper about. It has zero roads, almost no structures, and one secluded beach that boats can glide up to like a dream.

You’ll feel like you discovered it. No footprints. Just shells and salt.

Best Time: Late afternoon for golden light. Supetar’s west-facing beach becomes liquid gold at sunset.

5. St. Jacob’s hidden stretch: The locals’ escape

Why is it special ?: St. Jacob’s (Sveti Jakov) Beach is known to some but its eastern rocky edge is where the real privacy hides.

From land, it’s a long hike. From the water, it’s a 15-minute boat ride with views of Lokrum and Old Town towers behind you.

     There’s a room for you to swim, sunbath and even picnic without a single tourist near.

Pro Tips before you go !!

• Pack light: soft bag, water shoes, reef-safe sunscreen
• Ask for flexible time: spend longer wherever your heart says "stay"
• Book private: you’ll thank yourself for the silence
• Respect nature: these beaches stay magical because they’ve stayed clean

You weren’t meant to just lie on a towel
You were meant to arrive at a beach the world forgot
and feel found.

These five beaches aren’t just destinations.
They’re medicine.

 Ready to go off the map?

Book your private boat tour with Garitransfer today and we’ll take you there. 
To the places Google can’t show you. 
To the beaches that still keep secrets.

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