The tiny beach hidden in a cave you can only get to by boat – and it’s just a few hours from the UK
THERE’S a little-known beach in Europe that has turquoise waters and no crowds – but you’ll need a boat to reach it.
Some of the beaches in Croatia can get very crowded, but there are still some secluded spots where holidaymakers can relax in peace.
One of those places is Betina Špilja, also known as Betina Cave Beach, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Set between the Grand Villa Argentina (a five-star hotel) and Đivovići Beach, holidaymakers can only reach the tiny beach cave by boat.
The unusually-shaped pebble beach is lapped by crystal-clear waters, which are perfect for both snorkelling and swimming.
Because the beach cannot be reached on foot, it’s often crowd-free – although it can get busier during the summer months.
Holidaymakers who want to visit the beach will either need to kayak onto the pebbles or rent a taxi boat.
Guided kayaking tours operate between Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Beach, with tours starting from €40 (£34.42).
Holidaymakers can also book a tour through Get Your Guide.
The four-hour tour also includes a stop at Lokrum island as well as swimming and snorkelling stops at St. Jacobs Beach and Betina Cave Beach, prices start from £32.52 per person.
There are no facilities on the beach, so holidaymakers who planning to spend a day at the beach will need to pack food and water.
The tiny beach has been praised by visitors on Google too, with one person saying: “It’s well worth a visit. There’s loads of fish in the shallows, and the water is stunning.”
Another person added: “It’s a great experience, especially if you book a kayaking tour.
“It’s a beautiful beach to have a go at a little snorkeling, and the fact you can only access it via the sea makes it special.”
Airlines like Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 operate direct flights between the UK and Dubrovnik, with prices starting from £15 for a one-way ticket.
Flights between the UK and Dubrovnik take 2 hours and 50 minutes – although this could be slightly longer depending on your departure airport.
Tsigrado Beach
And this isn’t the only secluded beach with a novelty entrance that users have been raving about online.
Tucked away on the Greek island of Milos, Tsigrado Beach has become a hit with tourists thanks to its novelty entrance.
The beach can only be accessed through a small crevice that leads to a wooden ladder and a piece of rope.
Praia da Corredoura on the Algarve Coast also has an unusual entrance.
The secluded spot can only be accessed from the water, with most visitors choosing to use a kayak.
The Algarve beach is surrounded by tall cliffs that protect it from the wind – and it’s free from hordes of holidaymakers too.
Earlier this year, the best beaches in the world were revealed – with four in the UK making the list.
And this seaside town has been voted the cheapest in the country.