Beach Jakiruša
Beach Jakiruša is a small, tranquil pebble cove near Brela with exceptionally clear water and pine-tree shade. It offers free showers, toilets, and a beach bar with a couple of restaurants nearby, while retaining a natural, uncrowded feel. Popular activities include swimming, snorkeling, and cliff diving, though reaching the beach requires descending a long flight of stairs.
- Best time:
- Early morning (before 8:30 AM) in summer to secure shade under the pine trees; ideal in the calm summer season.
- Who it's for:
- Travelers seeking a quiet, scenic cove for swimming and snorkeling who don't mind a stair descent.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- pebble
“This beautiful pebble beach is located in a stunning, tranquil cove”
- Water quality
- excellent
“Crystal clear water 🩵, you can see the fish even in a deeper water”
- Family friendly
- yes
“Kids loved the cliff jumping”
- Bar
- yes
“Very nice beach bar. Great simple food, good prices!”
- Restaurant
- yes
“Two restaurants near and a coffee bar”
- Showers
- yes
“Free shower, toilet and parking on the top of the hill”
- Toilets
- yes
“Free shower, WC. Gooood”
- Parking
- paid near beach, free on top of hill; limited
“€ Parking just besides beach or free on the top of the hill”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“perfect for swimming and snorkeling”
- Cleanliness
- clean
“very beautiful and clean, with showers and restrooms available”
- Crowd level
- quiet
“a hidden gem that feels a world away from the busy tourist spots”
Good to know
- Steep access with many stairs — “There are more than hundred stairs to reach It”
- Difficult accessibility — “Nice, small, hardly accessible beach”
Pros
- +Crystal-clear, calm water great for swimming and snorkeling
- +Natural pine-tree shade
- +Free showers and toilets
- +Beach bar and nearby restaurants with good prices
- +Peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere with beautiful views
- +Cliff diving opportunities
Cons
- −Over a hundred stairs to reach the beach; hard to access
- −Limited parking; paid near beach (unofficial attendants) and free only on top of the hill
- −Small beach that fills up early
- −Some visitors reserve spots overnight with towels
- −Fewer amenities than larger beaches
FAQ
- Is Beach Jakiruša sandy?
- No, it is a pebble/stone beach set in a natural cove.
- Are there facilities like showers and toilets?
- Yes, free showers and toilets are available, plus a beach bar and nearby restaurants.
- How do I get to the beach and where can I park?
- Access is via more than a hundred stairs. Parking is paid near the beach and free on top of the hill, but spaces are limited.
- Is it good for snorkeling?
- Yes, the water is very clear and calm, making it well suited for swimming and snorkeling.
- Is it suitable for families with kids?
- Kids enjoy the cliff jumping, but note the many stairs and pebble surface.
Location
21322, Brela, Croatia
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