On the east coast lies the small, pebbly Školjić beach, an excellent choice for watersports. From here, Istra Kayak runs three-hour guided sea-kayaking tours down the east coast to the tip of the cape (including snorkelling in a sea cave), as well as slightly shorter sunset and full-moon kayaking excursions. They also have single and double kayaks and standup paddleboards for hire.
Kamenjak has excellent conditions for windsurfing, as it is sheltered from the north, but gets good winds from the east and west. In summer, the gentle mistral wind blows onshore from noon onwards, making this an ideal spot for beginners. Windsurf Station, also on Školjić beach, offers lessons and rentals.
If scuba diving is more your thing, Dive Centre Scuba Libre is based in the Arena Runke campsite in Runke Bay, also on the east coast. It offers diving tuition for all abilities and can arrange dives at various sites, including numerous shipwrecks. Most notable of these is the Vis, a former command ship of the Yugoslav Navy, built in 1956. It also has small motorboats for hire, should you wish to explore the coast – you might cruise down to Mali Portić beach, a sheltered pebble cove backed by pine trees that’s home to a popular beach bar.
Those hoping to enjoy spectacular sunsets should, of course, head for the west coast. An obvious choice is Pinižule beach, a rock-and-pebble cove with plenty of shallows that makes it popular with families. Further south and a little harder to get to, lovely Njive beach combines pebbles with a rocky shore and crystal-clear waters.