Beach Sakarun
Sakarun is a small, shallow white-sand bay on Dugi Otok famed for its turquoise, Caribbean-like water and gentle entry that's ideal for young children. It's stunning by nature but polls divided reviewers: many complain of uncollected seaweed, plastic litter, minimal facilities and steep parking, sunbed and ferry costs. It shines most for sailors and off-season/late-afternoon visitors seeking serenity.
- Best time:
- Late June through summer once the beach is cleaned; late afternoon after day-trippers leave for the calmest experience. Avoid May/early season when seaweed can make it hard to enter.
- Who it's for:
- Families with small kids and sailors seeking clear shallow water and scenery, willing to bring their own supplies.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- sand
“The seabed is white sand, the water is clear”
- Water quality
- clear, but seaweed and some fuel/plastic pollution reported
“Water was clear like listerine water”
- Family friendly
- yes
“gradual entry and shallow for young kids”
- Bar
- yes
“Nice chilled beach bar”
- Restaurant
- yes
“there are only 2 restaurants there”
- Showers
- no
“no showers, no change rooms”
- Toilets
- no
“Only one chemical toilet - for the users of the beach bar”
- Parking
- yes, paid (~6€/3h, 10€ half day, 15€ daily)
“Forced to pay 6€ ... 10€ half day and 15€ daily”
- Sunbeds
- yes, ~45€ for 2 with umbrella
“2 chairs with an umbrella was 45€”
- Snorkeling
- no
“lack of marine animals though so snorkeling is pointless”
- Surfing
- no
“zero waves”
- Cleanliness
- often criticized for seaweed and litter
“covered in seaweed ... plastic litter on the beach”
- Crowd level
- can be crowded with day-trippers and boats
“it was full of tourists boats ... at least 10 boats anchored”
- Changing facilities
- no
“no changing cabins — people end up going into nearby bushes”
- Beach size
- small
“The beach is small but very comfy”
Good to know
- Seaweed accumulation making entry unpleasant — “The water and shore are covered in seaweed, making swimming quite unpleasant”
- Plastic litter in water and on shore — “bits of plastic such as bottle caps, fragments of large plastic objects”
- Fuel/oil stains from anchored boats — “you can see oil stains from fuel on the sea”
Pros
- +Turquoise, crystal-clear shallow water
- +Soft white-sand beach and seabed
- +Very gentle, gradual entry safe for kids
- +Pine tree shade behind the beach
- +Sheltered, sandy anchorage popular with sailors
- +Beach bars with good burgers
Cons
- −Frequent uncollected seaweed and plastic litter
- −Minimal facilities: no showers, no changing rooms, only a chemical toilet
- −Expensive parking, sunbeds (~45€) and ferry access
- −Hard to reach; limited buses, none back on Sundays
- −Gets crowded with day-trippers and anchored boats
FAQ
- Is Sakarun Beach good for children?
- Yes. The water is shallow with a gradual sandy entry, making it well suited to young kids.
- Are there toilets and showers?
- Facilities are minimal — reviewers report no showers or changing rooms and only a single chemical toilet tied to the beach bar.
- How much does parking cost?
- Paid parking is around 6€ for up to 3 hours, 10€ half day and 15€ full day; some visitors park along the road instead.
- Can I pay by card?
- Cards are accepted at some spots, but not everywhere — bring cash for buses, the toy shop and some bars.
- Is snorkeling worthwhile?
- Not really — one reviewer noted a lack of marine life, so snorkeling is limited despite the clear water.
Location
Sakarun Beach Dugi Otok, 23287, Soline, Croatia
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