Stiniva

"This beach is beautiful and comes at a cost -- it's only accessible two ways: by boat, or by quite a hike. I read a lot online about this beach, and it seemed totally worth it, which it was. However, the websites are not lying when they warn you of the hiking conditions. PLEASE make sure you are wearing sturdy, comfy shoes that have grips as the rocks can be very slippery and you are going steep down hill. Stiniva Beach is one of the most picturesque swimming spots throughout my travels. This small pebble beach is surrounded by canyon walls and incredible emerald waters. Not to mention the gaping hills behind you, or the small glimpse of ocean just beyond the gap in the canyon. Stiniva Beach is one that will leave you speechless. You have probably already seen photos of Stiniva Beach when researching Croatia, as it often appears on lists of some of the ‘best beaches of Croatia’ and ‘top beaches in Europe’, AND it was featured in Mamma Mia 2. HOW TO REAECH THE BEACH: To get down to the beach from the road is about a 30-60 minute walk, but with a HEFTY incline. The trail has a gravel and rock path which rapidly descends down the cliff to the beach below. You need good walking shoes (sandals will not do it), and an ability to climb up/down uneven terrain. Despite the short length in nature, it was a bit scary, as the descent is steep and the gravels are slippery. The trail has no safety barriers, and the rocks on the steep decline can be slightly loose, so be aware of slipping. However, the reward for your hard work will be far worth it with wonderful views on the descent, and the heavenly beach to immediately dip into upon arrival. OR you can rent a boat/arrive via a boat tour. All of the major town centres of Vis, Brac, Hvar and Split will offer private and group tours to this beach. However, in this case, the beach isn't free and you have a determined amount of time there to appreciate its beauty. Usually the boat tours show up after 11am, and stay for about 15-30minutes. There is a little beach bar at the bottom of the hill, where you can order drinks and food. You will likely pay a higher price as it’s the only cafe/bar on this remote beach. "