Punta Rata is also easily recognizable by its pine-covered rocks protruding from the sea.
The Lonely Planet travel guide also chose the most beautiful beaches in the world for 2024. This year, a Croatian gem, Ponte Rata on the Dalmatian coast, was also included in the top twenty beaches in the world.
The magnificent beach of the Adriatic Sea is located in Brela, 42 kilometers from Split and 11 kilometers northwest of Makarska. Punta Rata extends for 400 meters in a picturesque nature reserve, where a pine forest protected since 1964 meets the pristine Adriatic Sea.
The recognition of Ponte Rata is not new, as it has been chosen by numerous travel portals and organizations as one of the best beaches in the world for decades. Over the years, the beach has become a symbol of the Makarska Riviera.
The turquoise sea water temperature from April to October provides the perfect relaxation for swimming, diving, kayaking or kayaking.
Punta Rata is easily recognized by the pine-covered rocks, also known as Perilla Rock or Perilla Rock, which jut out from the sea and are lit from below at night.
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The local saying goes that once you get to this hidden and wonderful part of Croatia, you will fall in love with it and come back here.
We have no doubt about it, so anyone going to Croatia can add Ponte Rata Beach to their list of goals.
