Does Italy or Croatia have better beaches?

Croatia's beaches are just better – and I say this as a person who has lived and worked in Italy. Simply nothing beats jumping in the Adriatic Sea from a little alcove you've stumbled upon in the Kvarner Gulf. The entire Croatian coast is solidly dotted with pebble beaches and turquoise waters.



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Best for Beaches: Greece This is a tough one, but when it comes to beaches, Greece has a much greater variety of sandy beaches. With hundreds of islands to choose from, it's hard to deny the classic white sandy shores and epic beach view points like on Zakynthos or trendy beach clubs of Mykonos or Paros.

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16 Best Beaches in the Mediterranean
  • Red Beach • Santorini, Greece.
  • Spiaggia Grande • Amalfi Coast, Italy.
  • Bogatell • Barcelona, Spain.
  • Banje Beach • Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Praia da Marinha • Algarve, Portugal.
  • Super Paradise Beach • Mykonos, Greece.
  • En Vau • Calanque, France.
  • Spiaggia dei Conigli • Lampedusa, Italy.


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In general, Italy is considered to be a more expensive destination than Croatia. Accommodations, food, and transportation in Italy can be more expensive than in Croatia.

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Spain is considered to be a more popular beach destination than Croatia. The beaches in Spain are among the best in the world. The beaches in Spain are world-class, popular, and extensive.

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Greece's capital, Athens, is a great place to spend time, particularly if you're a history buff. The Greek Isles are world famous, but so is Dubrovnik, the coastal town and top tourist destination in Croatia. In general, Greece is more expensive than Croatia.

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You'll get similar weather on both countries, and also good food (in different styles of course). Marine outdoor activities might be more atractive in Croatia if you like islands, but this will not be cheap. Wine is definitely better in Portugal, with winnery sceneries and wine tasting tours as a bonus.

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The best time to visit Croatia is in May and June or September and October when the weather is pleasant and sunny. This makes it ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It is also less crowded at these times than in the summer months of July and August which are high season and can be very hot, especially in the afternoon.

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Croatia is one of the most beautiful and well-known European countries with something for everyone. With its stunning coast and crystal clear sea, there's no shortage of fun here!

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Croatia. Namely, Rough Guides' readers chose Croatia as the 19th most beautiful country in the world, behind Norway and in front of Vietnam.

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On the south coast of Sardinia, not far from Cagliari, Chia Beach is regarded by many as the best beach in Italy. Backed by sand dunes and juniper trees, the beach is sheltered from wind and popular with locals and surfers alike. The waters here are an incredible shade of turquoise and the sand is golden.

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