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Banj

The main Stari Grad town beach, minutes from the riva.

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Banj is Stari Grad's town beach on the north side of the bay, about 1 km from the centre: pebbles and gravel with stone slab areas and natural shade, free to use and adapted for visitors with disabilities.

The walk from town along the seafront is flat and pleasant, and cycling works too; parking at the beach itself is private only, so most people come on foot.

There are showers, changing cabins, a restaurant and a cafe bar, plus water activities for kids in season, which makes it the easiest family option in Stari Grad. The beach is only about 50 m long and busy in peak season, so come earlier in the day.

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Before you go

Beach vitals

Coordinates
43.1850, 16.5901
Faces
west
Wind
Open to the west
Sun
Sun stays late here, the best light is in the afternoon and early evening.
Wind and shade

Faces west, so the afternoon maestral can bring a light swell and the sun stays on the water until late.

Sun stays late here, the best light is in the afternoon and early evening.

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How do you get to Banj: on foot, by car or by boat?

Banj is Stari Grad's town beach on the north side of the bay, about 1 km from the centre: pebbles and gravel with stone slab areas and natural shade, free to use and adapted for visitors with disabilities. The walk from town along the seafront is flat and pleasant, and cycling works too; parking at the beach itself is private only, so most people come on foot. Let our local concierge organise the best of Hvar for you: exclusive villas not listed online, private chef, boats, transfers.

What is the seabed like and how is the entry into the sea?

Banj is Stari Grad's town beach on the north side of the bay, about 1 km from the centre: pebbles and gravel with stone slab areas and natural shade, free to use and adapted for visitors with disabilities.

Is there a restaurant or bar at Banj?

Yes, within a few hundred metres Google Maps lists: Beach Club Hvar (4.3), Teo's House Hvar (4.5), Vunetovo Craft Beer (4.8), Dva Ribara (4.7). In peak season come early or book a table for lunch.

What should we bring to Banj?

Pack water shoes for the pebbles, an umbrella or a hat, natural shade is not guaranteed, sun cream and a towel.

Can we arrive by taxi boat?

Yes. Taxi boats from the Hvar riva run all season and a private ride drops you as close as the seabed allows. See routes and prices on our water taxi page.