#399 European Rank
Sveti Ivan Beach
Lubenice, Cres, Croatia•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.49/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
24°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€38/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Lubenice, Cres · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Ideal Swimming
Jan
11.7°C
Air 18°C
Feb
10.7°C
Air 19°C
Mar
11.0°C
Air 21°C
Apr
13.0°C
Air 24°C
May
17.0°C
Air 27°C
Jun
21.1°C
Air 30°C
Jul
23.6°C
Air 32°C
Peak
Aug
24.0°C
Air 32°C
Sep
21.4°C
Air 30°C
Oct
19.0°C
Air 27°C
Nov
16.3°C
Air 23°C
Dec
13.7°C
Air 20°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 14 Jun – 20 Sep (>21°C) · 98 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Croatia Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Sveti Ivan Beach
A luminous pebble half-moon 378 metres below the ancient hamlet of Lubenice. Earn it on foot or arrive by boat.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Reached via a steep 45-minute hike down a rocky footpath from the medieval hilltop village of Lubenice (378 m elevation) or by private boat/water taxi from the sea.
•Protected Status / Environment: Pristine, undeveloped natural pebble cove on Cres Island; Lubenice medieval settlement is on Croatia's Tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.
•Notable Feature: Crescent of bright white pebbles and turquoise waters nestled directly beneath towering 378-meter limestone cliffs crowned by the 4,000-year-old stone village of Lubenice.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Lubenice, Cres. Accessible via regional coastal roads (44.807°N, 14.345°E).
•Deep, brilliantly clear; snorkelling water.
•A 45-minute scramble below the 4,000-year-old clifftop hamlet of Lubenice.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Lubenice, Cres, Croatia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sveti Ivan Beach
What is the water temperature at Sveti Ivan Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Sveti Ivan Beach averages 24°C (75°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Sveti Ivan Beach?
Sveti Ivan Beach is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Lubenice, Cres, Croatia.
Is Sveti Ivan Beach good for families with kids?
Sveti Ivan Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Sveti Ivan Beach?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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