Stiniva
Stiniva beach
Stiniva Beach, located on the southern part of Vis island, Croatia, is renowned for its unique natural beauty with high cliffs forming a small sea entrance to a pebble beach with clear turquoise water, and was voted the most beautiful beach in Europe.

📜 Voted Europe's most beautiful beach by European Best Destinations.
🏞️ A protected natural monument since 1967, known for high cliffs and clear turquoise waters.

Why Go

🌊 Experience unique natural beauty with a distinctive small "sea entrance".
🏆 Visit the beach voted Europe's most beautiful.
🚤 Explore nearby Blue, Green, and Monk Seal Caves by boat.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a pebble beach with crystal-clear turquoise sea.
🍽️ Savor authentic Dalmatian cuisine and Vis specialties like Viška pogača.

Activities

🛶 Discover the island Vis through cycling, kayaking, and off-road tours.
🛥️ Book "Ilirio’s Three Caves Tour" from Split and Hvar.

Accommodation

🏡 Villa Luana is recommended, located just above Stiniva beach in Žužeca.

History

🏛️ Island Vis was a Greek colony named Issa in the 4th century BC.
📜 Explore rich historical heritage with old stone fortresses and churches.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Access to the beach can be challenging due to high cliffs and wild goat paths.
🚫 Can get crowded, especially during peak tourist season.

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