Seen from the hillside above the bay, the sea is an intense turquoise-blue, more akin to the Caribbean than the Adriatic.
The bay faces south, onto the open sea, and is rimmed by an 800-metre arch of smooth white stone, which in turn is backed by pinewoods.
This is Saharun (aka Sakarun) beach, one of Croatia’s loveliest but least-known spots.
You’ll find it at the north end of Dugi Otok island, in North Dalmatia, which remains a pleasantly low-profile destination, despite Croatia’s current popularity.
More info: The Thelegraph
This is one of Croatia’s loveliest but least-known spots.