Beaches for pets each year are increasingly popular on the Croatian coast, and many cities have realized that they finally need to take action and meet long-standing appeals to pet owners and their four-legged friends, to provide them a place where they will be able to refresh from the hellish heat. In addition to sea, dogs bathe in rivers, lakes and streams. Unfortunately, the beach for dogs are still the exception rather than the rule and are scattered (without clear rules) along our beautiful country.
We bring you a brief overview of dog friendly beaches!
CRIKVENICA (beach Podvorska)
Dog beach, recently voted the best on the Croatian coast, gained after the marquee for dogs showers intended exclusively for four-legged swimmers. The story of a dog beach dates back to 2010. Mound harbor Podvorska years is of Crikvenica and tourists used to walk dogs, along with some cooling in the sea. People did not use the small beach on the embankment, so it was logical decision to make this small beach on the promenade, in the center of Crikvenica, an official dog beach.
CRES (beach Bijar)
At the eastern end of the camp is settled the beach intended for dogs and their owners, so that you and your pet have a space for yourself and share the enjoyment of sea life.
Camp Slatina: The camp was in 2008 awarded the Yellow board of ADAC for its innovative project “Camping cum cane”. The “Camping cum cane” has been introduced to facilitate the coexistence of dogs and their owners with guests who do not have a dogs. So in the camp there are beaches for dogs, dog showers and signage related to this project.
KOMIŽA (plaža Vartalac)
Ideal for your pets; pets will enjoy clean water at the beach of volcanic origin. Near Vartalac is beach Kamenica where you can find pure spring water in the event that your pet is thirsty, and even the natural toys are not far away, they are located right on the beach (wood from agave, flip flops, maybe the sea or some careless tourist or domestic reject a plastic bottle).
KRK (plaža Koralj, uvala Dražica, Šilo, Baška, Njivice)
Island Krk have three beaches for dogs. Beach Redagara, which is located in Krk near the family beach Koralj, Vela beach in Baška which is also one of the best family beaches on Adriatic, and beach Kijac in Njivice, wich will also welcome you and your four-legged friends.
LOŠINJ (various locations from beach Veli žal to Lanterna)
There are several beaches for dogs on island Lošinj. In Mali Lošinj one of many beaches is located between Veli žal and cape Madonna. Another one like that is located near beach Bojčić, in Veli Lošinj after breakwater Rovenska. Every beach is labeled with sign on which are dogs allowed.
ROVINJ (bay Lone, bay Cuvi and bay Borik-Figarola)
Even three beaches in Rovinj – in the Bay Cuvi, the Golden cape below the quarry and in Borik – have a label that there is allowed swimming for dogs. In the zone of 15 meters from putting up signs, all dogs regardless of size and race can swim under the supervision of the owner, with no time limit.
In addition to “dog friendly” beaches, tourist Rovinj, at least when it comes to facilities of Maistra, offers the possibility of entry and residence of dogs in hotels, resorts and camps. In particular, when it comes to hotels that offer the possibility of two, and this is the most exclusive, five stars Lone and Monte Mulini.
However, this service costs and so the pet owner will for his dogs comfort and accommodation per day pay about 30 euros. Also, dogs can with no problem get into the camps (the exception is Valdaliso), or in tourist resorts, where the price for pets is 10 euros per day.
