With the temperatures soaring and a dip in the refreshing Adriatic Sea always a good idea here is our list of the top five Dubrovnik beaches to hit in the summer.

Banje Beach
Frana Supila, Dubrovnik
Iconic Dubrovnik beach with cracking views over the Old City Walls. Grab a bite to eat in the beach bar.

Cava Beach
Babin Kuk
Located on the Babin Kuk peninsular the Cava beach has recently been equipped with the Coral Beach Club offering a bar, sun beds, umbrellas and VIP lounges.

Sunj Beach
Lopud Island
Golden sandy beach that is perfect for children as there is plenty of shallow water. A 40-minute walk across the island from the ferry stop.

St. Jakov Beach
Ploce
Directly opposite the Old City of Dubrovnik the beach is best in the late afternoon as the sun dipping down over the city is a photo to keep forever.

Prapratno
Peljesac
Located in a sheltered bay on the Peljesac peninsular this sandy beach has plenty of facilities and a large parking lot.