The very mention of a European beach vacation tends to evoke spritz-soaked Positano, sleepy Greek fishing villages , and the rocky coastlines of the Algarve. But Croatia—by no means under the radar—is a seaside destination that deserves even more recognition, particularly when it comes to the best beaches in Croatia. “The maze of over 1,200 islands and rocks makes the coast and beaches truly unique,” Secret Dalmatia founder and owner Alan Mandić says. “The Croatian Adriatic sea is also one of the clearest seas of Europe,” he adds.

One of the key distinguishing factors of Croatian beaches is that they are often pebbled or rocky. While this might require a pair of swim shoes, Adriatic Luxury Hotels ’ Barbara Krilanovic notes it helps maintain the famously clear turquoise water compare

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