Lokrum
Lokrum island, off Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik's island escape: peacocks, pines and clothing-optional rocks on the far side where the boys swim. The best day out from the Old Town.
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- Status
- Official clothing-optional beach
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Croatia
- City
- Dubrovnik
- Water
- Sea
- Rank
- #5 where the boys go
- Best time
- May to October
- Confidence
- High
Find it
42.6222° N, 18.1248° EThe gay end
Follow the FKK signs to the rocks on the southeast of the island, then keep going past the main naturist rocks.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Boat from the Old Port every half hour (fifteen minutes). Last boat back is early evening; check the board.
The rules
Official clothing-optional beach. Designated by law or by the council. Swimwear is optional on the marked stretch, and nobody will ask you to cover up.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Lokrum?
Lokrum island, off Dubrovnik, Croatia. The map pin is 42.6222° N, 18.1248° E.
What is Lokrum like?
Dubrovnik's island escape: peacocks, pines and clothing-optional rocks on the far side where the boys swim. The best day out from the Old Town.
Which section of Lokrum is on the atlas?
Follow the FKK signs to the rocks on the southeast of the island, then keep going past the main naturist rocks.
How do I get to Lokrum?
Boat from the Old Port every half hour (fifteen minutes). Last boat back is early evening; check the board.
Where does Lokrum rank?
Lokrum island, off Dubrovnik. #5 in the gay-popular beach ranking.
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Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.