The popular travel website, Big 7 Travel, has published a list of the “50 Best Beaches in the World” and one Croatian gem features in the top 20. Now in its 6th year, the list is compiled using aggregated scores from previous media results, official Blue Flag locations, social media popularity, and insights from the Big 7 Travel editorial team. These selections represent the most stunning beaches to visit this year.

And the Croatian beach in 14th position on the list of the 50 Best Beaches is the famous Zlatni Rat, or in English "Golden Horn" or "Golden Cape." The iconic beach is located on the southern coast of the island of Brač, near the town of Bol, Zlatni Rat is renowned for its distinctive shape and natural beauty. In fact, the shape and indeed size of the beach changes due to the wind direction.

“This iconic beach is renowned for its unique shape, resembling a golden horn that extends nearly half a kilometre into the Adriatic Sea. Its pristine pebble shores and crystalline turquoise waters offer an idyllic setting for sunbathers and swimmers. Surrounded by lush pine forests, the beach is also a haven for windsurfing and other water sports, making it a top contender for the title of the world's best beach,” writes Big 7 Travel about Zlatni Rat.

Zlatni Rat has been awarded the Blue Flag, an international recognition of its high environmental and quality standards, ensuring clean and safe conditions for visitors.