7 Beach Towns in Croatia to Visit This Summer

You don’t need to hop a ferry to Hvar or Brač to experience Croatia’s best beaches. The coastline is dotted with charming towns that don’t fit the typical beach-town mold. Think cobblestone alleys, cliffside shores, and historic architecture instead of palm trees and boardwalks. It’s the perfect setting for sipping gemišts, people-watching, and catching up on your TBR list by the sea.

These Croatian beaches and coastal towns are the ones to have on your radar.

CROATIA’S BEST COASTAL TOWNS

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