Beach Sunj
Beach Šunj on Lopud island is a rare sandy cove in the Dubrovnik region, prized for its soft sand, shallow warm water and pine-backed scenery. It's reached by ferry plus a short walk or a €3 buggy ride, and offers bars, restaurants, showers and changing facilities. Experiences vary: while many call it paradise, others report litter, crowding from tour boats and disputes over expensive, inconsistently priced sunbeds.
- Best time:
- Late spring (late May/June) for warm shallow water and fewer crowds; visit early or later in the day to avoid the midday tour-boat rush and the hottest sand.
- Who it's for:
- Families and swimmers seeking a rare sandy, shallow-water beach and a scenic island day trip.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- sand
“Its a completely sandy beach with shallow waters”
- Water quality
- clear and warm, shallow
“Clear, warm waters enclaved by Mediterranean pine forest”
- Family friendly
- yes
“The water and sandy base are ideal for children”
- Bar
- yes
“There are 2 bars by the beach with astronomical prices”
- Restaurant
- yes
“a gorgeous restaurant up on the hill on the right side”
- Showers
- yes
“an open shower for €1 (about 30 seconds to 1 minute)”
- Toilets
- yes
“There's a public toilet and changing area at the entrance of Beach Bar Šunj”
- Sunbeds
- yes, rental ~€5-10 per bed (some report €20-30)
“you can get a sunbed for 5 eur and an umbrella for the same price”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“It's a nice place to swim and snorkeling”
- Surfing
- no
“shallow waters with little waves since it is a cove”
- Cleanliness
- mixed
“beautiful beach but covered in litter”
- Crowd level
- variable, can get busy with tour boats
“the beach is overcrowded with tourists”
- Changing facilities
- yes
“a public toilet and changing area at the entrance of Beach Bar Šunj”
- Beach size
- medium
“You can go a long way into the sea”
Good to know
- Sea urchins in rocky/reef areas — “Be mindful of the sea urchins hiding in the reefs, would defo recommend bring your water shoes”
- Very hot sand in summer — “The sand is HOT in the summer months”
- Floating litter/rubbish in water at times — “when was swimming, was picking floating rubbish beside me”
- Sunbed pricing scams / aggressive staff — “he came over demanding €30 for the use of 1 sunbed for 30 minutes... became very aggressive”
- Umbrellas can topple in the breeze — “A steady breeze means umbrellas occasionally topple over”
Pros
- +Rare genuinely sandy beach in a rocky region
- +Shallow, warm, clear water ideal for children
- +Scenic pine-forested cove with protected swim area
- +Bars, restaurants, showers and changing facilities on site
- +Easy access by short walk or cheap €3 buggy ride
Cons
- −Reports of litter in sand and floating in the water
- −Sunbed/umbrella rentals expensive and inconsistently priced (€5–30)
- −Some reports of rude, aggressive staff and no receipts given
- −Gets crowded when tour boats arrive together
- −Cash only; sand very hot in summer—bring water shoes
FAQ
- How do I get to Beach Šunj?
- Take a ferry to Lopud, then either walk about 400m–2km or catch a golf-cart buggy from the harbour for €3 per person, cash only.
- Is the beach sandy?
- Yes, it's a genuinely soft sandy beach with shallow, gently sloping water—unusual for the mostly rocky Dubrovnik area.
- Are there facilities?
- Yes—beach bars, restaurants, a public toilet, changing area and an open shower (about €1), plus rentable sunbeds and umbrellas.
- How much are sunbeds?
- Prices vary widely, from around €5–10 per bed up to €20–30 reported by some visitors; ask and confirm the price before use as receipts aren't always given.
- Is it good for children?
- Yes, the sandy base and shallow warm water are ideal for kids, though bring water shoes for hot sand and any rocky edges.
Location
20222, Lopud, Croatia
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