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Where is it?
Below Lubenice on the western side of Cres island, close to Žanja cove. Search for Sveti Ivan, Lubenice to distinguish it from other beaches with the same name.
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How do you get there?
Use the footpath from Lubenice only if everyone can manage a steep return walk. A locally arranged boat visit is another possibility, subject to sea conditions and the operator’s landing arrangements.
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Where can you park?
Road access is to Lubenice above the beach. Use designated village parking and expect the remainder of the journey on foot; current charges and capacity are unverified.
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Is there natural shade?
Plan this as an exposed beach outing. Reliable all-day natural shade at your chosen spot is not confirmed; carry sun protection and sufficient drinking water.
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What is the beach and seabed like?
A shingle and pebble beach in a secluded bay. The clear water does not remove the need to assess depth, swell and footing on arrival.
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Is it accessible?
The steep land route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. A boat trip must be assessed separately: ask about boarding, beach transfer and whether swimming ashore is required.
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What facilities are available?
Do not depend on beach services. Toilets, showers, drinking water and staffed assistance have not been verified; bring supplies and remove all litter.
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When is the best time to go?
Our suggestion: choose a settled-weather day, start early and allow a generous daylight margin for the ascent. Avoid beginning the return when your group is exhausted or overheated.
Make it a stay
Where should you stay nearby?
Cres town offers a wider service base; Valun is another area to consider. Lubenice suits visitors who value a small village setting and understand that the beach lies far below.
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What else is nearby?
Spend time in Lubenice itself. The Blue Cave is a separate coastal objective, not an automatic extension of a beach swim; check the route and sea conditions independently.
Explore Lubenice ↗Sources & local checks
Beach context: Cres Tourist Board. Reviewed 2026-09-24.
This is desk research, not an on-site inspection. Timing and planning suggestions are editorial advice. Parking tariffs, working access equipment and seasonal opening are not live-verified. Where evidence is missing, we say so.
