--- okf_version: "0.2" type: "Article" title: "Insider’s guide to Croatia’s beach clubs – from the chic to camping out" description: "Having taken a great liking to the beach clubs in Ibiza, we went in search of their counterparts in Croatia. Here's our beach club review." resource: "https://travelmemo.com/croatia/croatia-beach-clubs-guide" language: en author: "Walter Schaerer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 30 tags: ["Beach", "Croatia"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/croatia" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/ibiza" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/sea-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/boutique-hotel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/luxury-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/road-trip" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2026-07-04T13:44:22+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2017-10-22T13:35:18+00:00 } - { by: "process:gsc-organic-traffic", at: 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: croatia-beach-clubs-guide.md#photos title: "Original photography by Walter Schärer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" last_modified: 2017-09-06 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:44:22+00:00 --- # Insider’s guide to Croatia’s beach clubs – from the chic to camping out > A road-trip survey of beach clubs along Croatia's Adriatic Coast, comparing them to the Ibiza benchmark and finding a wide range of styles — from Ibiza-level chic near Trogir to low-key camping vibes west of town. ## Destination Various locations along Croatia's Adriatic Coast, including Hvar, Opatija, Trogir, and the area around Split. ## Getting there The article describes the clubs as reachable by walking from Hvar harbour, a half-hour drive from Split, and by road along the coast; no specific transport details are provided. ## When to go Not specified in the article. ## Why visit Croatia's Adriatic coastline offers a diverse spread of beach clubs — from vintage and romantic venues in Hvar to luxurious spa-town clubs in Opatija and Ibiza-quality chic at the Brown Beach House near Trogir — set against a backdrop of medieval towns, castle coasts, and quaint fishing villages. ## What to see - **Bonj 'les Bains' Beach Club, Hvar** — Vast, romantic venue popular for private events; location and facilities described as beguiling. - **Opatija shore promenade** — Miles of high-style beach clubs lining the waterfront, ending at the Bevanda Hotel by Relais & Châteaux. - **Castle Coast east of Trogir** — Seven small châteaux — including Kaštel Novi and Kaštel Lukšić — line the shore, each with its own town and beach restaurants. - **Mulini Beach Club, Rovinj** — Minimalist white-and-stone design situated between the Monte Mulini and Lone hotels; noted as worth a visit. ## What to do - **Visit Hula Hula Beach & Bar, Hvar** — Rough-and-ready club on coastal rocks just outside Hvar harbour, with a restaurant and adjacent 'muscle beach' spectacle. - **Dine at the Bevanda Hotel by Relais & Châteaux, Opatija** — Elegant endpoint of Opatija's beach club row; article mentions tuna tartare and Croatian Chardonnay. - **Lounge at the Brown Beach House beach club, Trogir** — Described as Ibiza-quality chic with designer pool, white wicker chairs, and polished service. - **Relax at Carpe Diem Cocktail Lounge, Stipanska Island** — Unpretentious spot between the sea and a pine forest, reached from Hvar; straw umbrellas and down-to-earth vibe. ## Good to know Croatia's beach clubs mostly sit on gravel rather than sandy beaches, which the author feels limits their atmosphere compared to Ibiza. The Banje Beach Club and Coral Beach Club near Dubrovnik are mentioned by reputation but were not visited. Pan beer is the popular local choice at the Trogir-area beach restaurants. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lounger-Hvar-bay.jpg" caption: "Lounger in Hvar bay" keywords: ["Croatia", "Dalmatia", "Hvar", "lounger", "travelmemo.com"] credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bonj-les-bains-beach-club.jpg" caption: "Stellar beach club location" keywords: ["Bonj 'les bains'", "Croatia", "Dalmatia", "Hvar", "beach club", "travelmemo.com"] geo: {latitude: 43.1718, longitude: 16.4338} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bonj-les-bains-beach-club-palm-tree.jpg" caption: "Wedding setup by night" keywords: ["Bonj 'les bains'", "Croatia", "Dalmatia", "Hvar", "beach club", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-02 geo: {latitude: 43.1718, longitude: 16.4349} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-6.jpg" caption: "Beach clubs in the Opatija marina" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] captured: 2017-08-26 geo: {latitude: 45.3378, longitude: 14.3102} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-7.jpg" caption: "Elegant beach club in Opatija" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] captured: 2017-08-26 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-8.jpg" caption: "Beach club at night" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] captured: 2017-08-26 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-3.jpg" caption: "Tartare of tuna in the Bevanda Hotel by Relais & Châteaux" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] geo: {latitude: 45.3352, longitude: 14.3112} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com.jpg" caption: "Croat chardonnay with Croatian view" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-2.jpg" caption: "Bar stools in the Bevanda Relais & Châteaux at Opatija" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] geo: {latitude: 45.3352, longitude: 14.3112} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-4.jpg" caption: "Fisherman's boat by Opatija" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] captured: 2017-08-26 geo: {latitude: 45.3476, longitude: 14.3203} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Opatija-Croatia-travelmemo-com-5.jpg" caption: "Opatija's shore promenade goes on for miles" keywords: ["Croatia", "Istria", "Opatija"] captured: 2017-08-26 geo: {latitude: 45.3465, longitude: 14.32} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brown-Hotel-Trogir-pool.jpg" caption: "Brown Hotel pool" keywords: ["Brown Hotel", "Croatia", "Trogir", "lounger", "pool", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5161, longitude: 16.2592} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brown-Hotel-beach-club-lounger-Trogir-2.jpg" caption: "Brown Hotel beach club" keywords: ["Brown Hotel", "Croatia", "Trogir", "beach", "beach club", "lounger", "pool", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brown-Hotel-beach-club.jpg" caption: "Brown Hotel and beach club" keywords: ["Brown Hotel", "Croatia", "Trogir", "beach", "beach club", "pool", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5165, longitude: 16.2577} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dionis-restaurant-drinks.jpg" caption: "Dionis drinks menu" keywords: ["Croatia", "Dionis", "drinks", "menu", "restaurant", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5156, longitude: 16.2495} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```