Beach Kupari
Beach Kupari
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- steven wilsonMetheringham, United Kingdom58 contributionsPretty place lovely people weather is sublime 👌Definitely the prettiest place we've ever been to.Lokrum island is a must.Ride the cable car up the hills for beatifull views and have a drink and a bite to eat up there.Walk round the walls of the city but not in the heat of the day. The tuk tuk ride with Maro was superb his knowledge of the island is second to none.The food is pricey and the alcohol but if you go to the smaller bays like Lapad or Cavtat alot cheeper . Dubrovnik is a unbelievable place but better to stop in the smaller place quite near.Cheap to get a Huber to go into Dubrovnik from these places ,all in all well worth a visit 🫶🥰Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 28, 2024
- TheTabascokidGreater London, United Kingdom260 contributionsAn unexpected highlight of the holidayCroatia has many beautiful beaches but how many come with fascinating options for a bit of urban exploration? This definitely seems to be the locals place to go, away from the tourists in Dubrovnik. Parking is free and plentiful, among the ruins of the abandoned luxury hotels. Yep, the beach may only provide basic (cash only) umbrellas, and a small bar but surrounding it is an array of abandoned buildings from Croatia’s pre-war era. I spent half of my time relaxing and swimming and half clambering through the ruins. Fascinating!Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 2, 2024
- HolidaymakerfromHoveBrighton and Hove, United Kingdom2,894 contributionsAbandoned resort…….We visited the abandoned resort which was badly damaged during the war from Srebreno (20 min walk along a dirt track). Very sad and creepy to see the empty hotels and buildings. Quite surprised that there was nothing to stop you entering these very dilapidated buildings and no warning signs. We did not go inside but many did venturing to high floors! A strange thing to recommend but a must see when in the area.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 2, 2024
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Eirini S
Alsopahok, Hungary5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
2nd visit to Dubrovnik. Strongly advise to admire the view from above taking the cable car. If you are short of time then is better to walk around ,or even a quick dive along the castle fortress, (water is crystal clear and cool).
Strongly suggest to avoid eating in the central spots,too expensive for a very poor quality. Beautiful walks inside the amazing historical center will transfer you to a medieval atmosphere no doubt! Let your selves to enjoy!
Strongly suggest to avoid eating in the central spots,too expensive for a very poor quality. Beautiful walks inside the amazing historical center will transfer you to a medieval atmosphere no doubt! Let your selves to enjoy!
Written September 3, 2022
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,050 contributions
Jul 2021
You've seen the beauty of Dubrovnik, now see the decay of old seaside resorts! Once a home to a series of Yugoslavian Army resorts, these properties were abandoned after Croatia separated from Yugoslavia. Most of the damage is from looting, but you can find a couple of blast marks if you look close enough. Unlike most urban exploring, you do not have to worry about trespassing or dangerous campers. No one will hassle you here as you poke through each resort. You are able to reach the roof on the tall resorts with a little bit of effort, but it is easy enough. Along the way, you can see some fun graffiti, find the old hotel pool, and look out from the shelled rooms. It will take you a few hours to poke through it all. The beach is also a relatively nice beach. It is sandy in comparison to most Croatian beaches. There is a small cafe along the beach if you need a break to eat/drink. An Uber ride from Dubrovnik won't cost you too much and is well worth the trek out for curious explorers.
Written July 24, 2021
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debbiet
Lancashire, UK366 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Great for urban exploration but I wasn't bothered about the beach. I visited in mid-October (midweek) and the resort was virtually deserted. The beach bar was closed and so were the restrooms. It was so creepy that I decided not to swim or sunbathe. I visited the hotel ruins out of curiosity. They are all accessible for exploration and photos, but you must be cautious and watch your step. Take a torch if you are specifically intent on visiting the many pitch black interiors of the hotels. Most of the ruins can be viewed without torches though. Some of the darkened rooms and doorways were very foreboding, so I took a quick peep then backed away quickly. There are crumbling stairwells, flaking and degraded ceilings, scarily darkened lift shafts, abandoned pools and rooms, derelict restrooms, creative graffiti and signs of people who may have partied or slept there at some point. There are some large and small crevices and holes in the floors, so be very careful. I would not recommend venturing in here alone. If you twist your ankle or injure yourself in some other way, you may not find it easy to summon help. Go there in groups or at least in pairs. You can spend literally a whole day there exploring and there are some fabulous photo opportunities. A creepy experience. Go before they obliterate this historical site. I imagine that it may not be there for too much longer. If you want to stay nearby, I recommend the Sheraton or One Suite Hotel. They are literally a 5-10 min walk around the bay. You can also get to the beach by water taxi from Dubrovnik or Cavtat. Get off at Srebreno bay where the Sheraton and One Suite are and follow the signs for Kupari. It will say 400 meters to Kupari.
Written October 19, 2023
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Morpheus60
Harrogate, UK354 contributions
Jun 2022
Ok, let's start with the fact there a very few sandy beaches around Croatia. this beach is pebbly but once you get over that relax and enjoy this beach. it is the best of the 3 around Srebreno and Mlini. the sea is quite shallow for some distance and crystal clear and warm. we opted to hire Sunloungers with a Parasol at 110 Kuna a day. roughly £12? well worth it we thought. There is a Bar/cafe close by for drinks and fast food. The history of the Balkan war is close by with the 3 destroyed hotels which have now been bought by a Singapore PE group with a start date of 2025/6 to renovate. Enjoy the peace before the area turns into one huge building site
Written July 4, 2022
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LondonFamily88
London, UK1,164 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Nice sandy beach with shallow waters making it perfect for small children. You can hire a 'palm' umbrella and 2 sunloungers for 90kn which is perfect to escape the blazing sun. There is a beach bar with inexpensive food e.g. chicken burger, cheese sandwich, drinks and ice creams.
For those more adventurous and of a robust constitution, you can explore the hotel ruins, remnants from the war.
A good way to spend a day away from the Old Town.
For those more adventurous and of a robust constitution, you can explore the hotel ruins, remnants from the war.
A good way to spend a day away from the Old Town.
Written August 16, 2020
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Rock M
Ljubljana, Slovenia10 contributions
Jul 2021
The beach was overcrowded and not very clean. I have been to a number beaches near Dubrovnik, and even if they are as crowded, I would choose any of them over this one.
There are hotels in ruins there which are fascinating to see and might be a good reason for going there. But not the beach.
There are hotels in ruins there which are fascinating to see and might be a good reason for going there. But not the beach.
Written August 17, 2021
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David M
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May 2023 • Couples
As your looking back at the hotels from the beach. Explored the hotel to the right. First thing to note is this is not kid friendly. No child should be allowed in at all. There are open lift shafts flooded at the bottom along with the lifts. Drain covers missing some with 10 foot drops. Pitch black areas with pipes sticking out everywhere. On all floors there are the remains of wooden doors which are wrotten laid on the floor covering more drainage wholes. Don't get me wrong for an adult with a modicum of common sense a flash light. And a person outside that's knows your in there. It's a great place to explore
Written May 11, 2023
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Gaddabout
42 contributions
Aug 2022
We were intrigued to find out about this once thriving resort and its history in the Croatian war of independence. You are able to freely wander around the old buildings and it's a great place for anybody into urban exploration. I would advise anybody visiting to wear close shoes as there is a lot of glass around. We arrived there by bus and got off at the Konzum supermarket and then walked around the headland from Srebreno. The beach is great and safe. Ensure you take cash as the beach bar doesn't take cards.
Written August 11, 2022
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD11,032 contributions
Nov 2021
We stopped here on our trip from Dubrovnik to Cavtat with easy access off the main road. Surprisingly there were several cars parked near the beachfront, all accompanying fishermen to their hobby. We walked around the complex to see the abandoned bullet ridden military resort buildings ruined by the same army during the 1991 war years.
Sitting proudly alone on the elevated front is the Czech built Grand Hotel which will survive as a historical monument as all the other structures will eventually be razed for a new resort on this once prime beach.
Sitting proudly alone on the elevated front is the Czech built Grand Hotel which will survive as a historical monument as all the other structures will eventually be razed for a new resort on this once prime beach.
Written November 17, 2021
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mikemcf
Ayrshire113 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We stayed just along from Kupari and walked in to explore.
The beach is fine. Not much shade, gets very busy but the water is clean and cool !
That’s not the reason to go there though.
The ghost hotels ! They are amazing and eerie.
There are three huge hotels that have been left after the civil war They are empty’s bar the graffiti and memories.
A fascinating place to explore although be careful as they are derelict and can be dangerous.
If you can pay a visit and see for yourself. They can’t stay like that for much longer as Croatia is fast becoming a top destination so prime locations like Kupari will probably be developed.
The beach is fine. Not much shade, gets very busy but the water is clean and cool !
That’s not the reason to go there though.
The ghost hotels ! They are amazing and eerie.
There are three huge hotels that have been left after the civil war They are empty’s bar the graffiti and memories.
A fascinating place to explore although be careful as they are derelict and can be dangerous.
If you can pay a visit and see for yourself. They can’t stay like that for much longer as Croatia is fast becoming a top destination so prime locations like Kupari will probably be developed.
Written August 17, 2019
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get a local bus, sorry don't know the number or even a taxi,
it is not far along the coast.
Written January 7, 2019
How do I get there using public transport from pile gate,Dubrovnik
Written October 19, 2018
On boat and ask to be dropped at Srebeno or Mlini . Mlini is furthest but only 10-15 minutes walk along sea by path or get bus to Srebeno and fork right at beach and it's a five minute walk.
Written October 20, 2018
I am a full time wheelchair user and will ge visiting Dubrovnik in a few weeks for a holiday. Can anyone recommend a wheelchair accessible beach please ? Thank you.
Written April 30, 2018
If you go to Cavtat (from Dubrovnik), around the main bay is a hoist for disabled people to get into the water. Absolutely gorgeous. If you can stand, wear swimming shoes. There are some black urchins on the rocks.
Written August 16, 2020
I am a full time wheelchair user and will ge visiting Dubrovnik in a few weeks for a holiday. Can anyone recommend a wheelchair accessible beach please ? Thank you.
Written April 30, 2018
I am a full time wheelchair user and will ge visiting Dubrovnik in a few weeks for a holiday. Can anyone recommend a wheelchair accessible beach please ? Thank you.
Written April 30, 2018
Ciao, sarò di passaggio in zona la prossima estate, dopo la delusione di avere saputo che all'isola dei conigli non si può andare con il cane, qui a Kupari si può? È di piccola taglia e se ne guarda bene dal mettere le zampe in acqua!
Written September 20, 2017
Ho visto molti cani in spiaggia......forse
L'anno prossimo cambierà qualcosa, però. Ci hanno detto che è in progetto la riqualificazione dei ruderi di hotel che si affacciano sulla spiaggia, ridotti così dalla guerra. Quindi la spiaggia di Kupari potrebbe essere tutta, o in parte, privatizzata.
Written September 21, 2017
We're staying in Dubrovnik currently. Is it possible to walk from Grand Hotel Argentina?
Written August 26, 2017
Definitely not. You can take the bus from the cable car though!!
Written August 26, 2017
Hi, we are visiting mlini 2017, does anyone know or have any clues if kupari resort will still be there? I've read about the area being developed but I'm hoping that we will still be able to see the abandoned hotels. Sad, awful reminders of the war I know but also interesting and a reminder what this beautiful country went through - I have been holidaying in Croatia since 1984.
Thanks in advance.
Written August 17, 2016
still there today, very interesting place.
Written August 20, 2017
Hi, does anyone have an address on how to get to this beach / resort?
Written July 21, 2016
Hi,
I wish i could help with the adress, but i can't. I do not have an adress, but I find out that if you type Kupari, Croatia in garmin it find it.
But no worries, if you do not have garmin. The thing is you just leave Dubrovnik to the main road called Jadranska cesta (D8) and you just need to continue with driving for about 10 km. No more. By the road you will see a road sign for Kupari. You will see when you will be in Kupari town, so you just look for a sign beach or military resosrt when in Kupari. It's not hard to find....
I hope you will find.
Written July 22, 2016
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