Not on the roadside - it's a protected area and fines of around 60 euros/250-500KN are issued. Park behind the Bošana sign and walk or cycle in.

No, it's a small pebble beach with clear water and no sea urchins.

Is it suitable for children?

It's family-friendly once on the beach, but the steep descent is a challenge; some visitors managed with young kids in sturdy shoes, others advise against it for small children.

Is snorkeling good here?

Yes, reviewers describe it as perfect for snorkeling thanks to the clear water.

How do I get there from Pag town?

It's roughly 5km from Pag, reached via an easy-to-miss path through vegetation with a 3-4 minute walk down.

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Plaža Durinićovo

Pag, Zadar4.6 ★ (53)

Photo: Filip Živaljić · Unsplash

Plaža Durinićovo is a small, secluded pebble cove near Pag with strikingly clear turquoise water and no sea urchins. Loved for its peace, wild beauty and intimacy, it's reached via a steep path through vegetation and offers good snorkeling. The main drawbacks are the challenging descent, occasional litter, and heavy fines for roadside parking in this protected area.

Best time:: Late summer into September for warm water and near-empty shores; mornings are sunny while afternoons fall into shade.
Who it's for:: Reasonably fit travelers and couples seeking a quiet, unspoilt cove; families only if children can handle a steep descent.

The facts

Sand / surface: pebble
“only small pebbles”
Water quality: excellent, crystal clear turquoise
“Turquoise and crystal clear!”
Family friendly: partial - good for families but steep access
“great for families with kids”
Parking: no legal parking nearby - roadside fines ~60 euros/500KN; park at Bošana sign
“fines of 60 euros per wiper were charged”
Snorkeling: yes
“Perfect for snorkeling”
Cleanliness: mostly clean but litter issues reported
“people who leave their trash behind”
Crowd level: quiet, uncrowded
“Never too crowded”
Beach size: small
“It's a small, very welcoming beach”

Good to know

Steep, difficult descent - dangerous in places — “The descent is a bit tricky, even dangerous in places”
Parking fines in protected area — “we and around 20 other cars received a parking ticket for 250KN”
Litter and a reported rat — “There was a rat on the beach, people leaving trash”

Pros

+Crystal-clear turquoise water
+Peaceful and rarely crowded
+No sea urchins
+Pebble beach, good for snorkeling
+Beautiful, secluded scenery

Cons

−Steep, sometimes dangerous descent
−No safe parking - roadside fines up to ~500KN/60 euros
−Occasional litter left by visitors
−No facilities mentioned (bar, toilets, showers)
−Not ideal for very small children

FAQ

Where can I park?: Not on the roadside - it's a protected area and fines of around 60 euros/250-500KN are issued. Park behind the Bošana sign and walk or cycle in.
Is the beach sandy?: No, it's a small pebble beach with clear water and no sea urchins.
Is it suitable for children?: It's family-friendly once on the beach, but the steep descent is a challenge; some visitors managed with young kids in sturdy shoes, others advise against it for small children.
Is snorkeling good here?: Yes, reviewers describe it as perfect for snorkeling thanks to the clear water.
How do I get there from Pag town?: It's roughly 5km from Pag, reached via an easy-to-miss path through vegetation with a 3-4 minute walk down.

Location

23250, Pag, Croatia

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