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Discovering Croatia's Coastal Gems: 5 Best Family-Friendly Beaches

Croatia's stunning coastline is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque landscapes, and charming coastal towns.  For families seeking the perfect beach getaway, Croatia offers an array of options that cater to all ages and interests. From sandy shores ideal for building sandcastles to calm, shallow waters perfect for little swimmers, here are five of the best family-friendly beaches Croatia has to offer. Zlatni Rat Beach, Brac Island: Located on the island of Brac, Zlatni Rat Beach is often referred to as the "Golden Horn" due to its distinctive shape and golden sands. Families flock to this beach for its shallow waters and gentle slope, making it safe and enjoyable for children to swim and play. With plenty of amenities nearby, including restaurants, cafes, and water sports rentals, Zlatni Rat offers everything families need for a fun-filled day by the sea. 2. Sakarun Beach, Dugi Otok: Nestled on the island of Dugi Otok, Sakarun Beach is a hidden gem known f...

Top 10 Beautiful Beaches On The Island Of Hvar Croatia

If you’re looking for the best beaches on Hvar, here are my picks of  Top 10 Beautiful Beaches On The Island Of Hvar Croatia. JAGODNA BEACH  The romantic cove of Jagodna, with its photogenic pebble beach and crystal-clear sea, is located on the south side of the island of Hvar, not far from Ivan Dolac. Its scenic beauty, crystal-clear water, rocks from which you can jump into the sea and dense pine forest from which you can hear the song of crickets have won the hearts of many globetrotters and adventurers. There’s also a campsite and a restaurant in the cove, and the nearest shop is in Ivan Dolac. Beach type:  natural beach with fine pebbles, sand, rocks and shade Beach length:  100 m Suitable for:  adventurists, couples Beach amenities:  campsite and restaurant in the vicinity MEKIĆEVICA BEACH  You can reach this picturesque cove not far from the town of Hvar by boat from Hvar harbour or on foot following a path that leads alongside the sea from the ...

4 Best Places For A Family Holiday In Croatia

  With its gorgeous beaches, captivating ruins and breathtaking natural beauty, Croatia is a country that little ones can enjoy as much as the grown-ups in your group. But where is the best place to stay in Croatia for families? Here are some of our favourites. 1. The Istrian coast Children love to be beside the sea, and Istria has some of the best beaches in Croatia. For an idyllic summer holiday spent paddling in the sea and building sandcastles, many consider Istria to be the  best place for a family holiday in Croatia . Try the coastal resorts of Poreč or Rovinj and you’ll have loads to keep them occupied without having to venture too far. They’ll love taking the tourist train down to Pical Beach in Poreč, and you can spend your days exploring caves, hunting for dinosaur footprints and sampling local dishes in child-friendly restaurants. Istria is also home to two waterparks ( Aquapark Aquacolors  and  Aquapark Istralandia ) – the perfect way ...

Bacvice beach, a shallow bay of sand in Split

For many of its inhabitants Split is not so much a city as a religion, centred around a collection of semi-mystic locations. Among the holiest of holies is undoubtedly Bačvice beach, a shallow bay of sand and shingle that has played an important role in the early childhood and teenage years of virtually anyone who has ever called the city home. Immensely popular as a family beach, it’s also a buzzing social hub, with a café-packed pleasure pavilion rising immediately to the east. Bačvice is also famous for being the spiritual home of picigin , a uniquely Dalmatian sport that involves a lot of acrobatic leaping around as players try to prevent a small ball from hitting the water.

Katoro & Polynesia Beaches Croatia

 Katoro & Polynesia Beaches Croatia  Katoro & Polynesia Beaches Croatia Umag, town and a port in the northwest coast of Istria, is a kind of exit and entrance of Croatia to Europe. Development of Umag is best evidenced by the world famous ATP tour, a tennis tournament taking place right here every year.  Umag is one of the most developed tourist resorts in Croatia with numerous hotels, apartment villages, camping grounds, many facilities and attractions and especially known as a good destination for those seeking active holiday, not just baking on the beach. These two beaches are located in the city of Umag, surrounded by pineforest and extensive green area, as well as recreational ...

Zadar, Nin Zaton beach

Tourist village Zaton beach is a sandy/pebbly resort beach, located in a shallow lagoon amidst a pinewood and 1,5 km long. It is spacious enough for all the apartment and camp guests, as well as day visitors. The beach belongs to the Zaton holiday village located 16 km from the city of Zadar and close to the ancient town of Nin. The shallows are sandy, ideal for children. There are ample facilities and service available: showers, recliners, sun umbrellas, equipment for water sports, organized entertainment on the beach and in the sea, bars and a water shute, restaurants and bars, playgrounds and sport courts, shops, swimming pool, waterslide, phones, lifeguards, lifesaving facilities, firs...

Makarska Riviera beach

Makarska Riviera is an ideal destination for family holidays. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia.The 60 km long Makarska Riviera is dotted with numerous pebble beaches, known for the smooth white pebbles and sandy areas, backed by pine and olive woods on the land between the spectacular Mount Biokovo mountain range the sea. Some of the beaches extend for kilometers, like the one from Brela to Baska Voda . The town of Makarska, with vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere, is the heart of the Makarska Riviera, a long coastal strip which will surprise you by its beauty and preserved nature. Long sand or pebble beaches, pine forests, ever clear waters are only a tiny bit of its attractions. ...

Krk - Vela Plaza

Vela plaza The beach is located in rich cultural heritage of the town of Baska on the island of Krk. The island of Krk is the biggest Croatian island and is known as an all-round island for families with children. Beautiful sandy or pebbly beaches and water slides for kids and wine for their parents. The northern and western parts of the island are high, barren and windswept. The sheltered areas nearest the southern coast have the island’s forests and the best of its beaches. Krk is connected with the mainland by a spectacular long bridge and there is also international airport. Baska is located on Krk's southern shore and abounds in beaches. Some thirty pebbled beaches accessible to swimmers of all ages, ...

Korculanska Bay Beach

Korcula is one of the most beautiful islands of Croatia. The town of Korcula is often referred as little Dubrovnik, because of its beauty and buildings. The island of Korcula is also famous for its sandy beaches. If you're staying in Korcula there is a sandy beach only a 15 minutes walking from the old town in Luka Korculanska Bay. You can also take a short taxi boat drive from Korcula's harbor. Near the beach several bars are offering refreshment and food. The beach is popular with families with small children which enjoy shallow sandy waters of Kurculanska Bay.

Hvar, Vrboska-Soline beach

Soline beach, Hvar Vrboska, a small town and harbour on the -northern coast of the island of Hvar, lies in a picturesque, deep cove surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and a forest of pine. Typical Mediterranean local architecture of small houses on both sides of the canal connected to old town houses from the periods of renaissance, gothic and baroque, as well as old churches on one side of the canal and rich villas on the other side gives the place special charm and warmth. Various accommodation facilities - hotels , apartments, campsites, fine restaurants and bars, as well as sports and recreation opportunities attract many visitors to Vrboska. Cultural events and entertainment are or...

Lopar Paradise Beach ( Rajska plaza ) Rab island

The crystal clear adriatic Sea laps the unspoilt and diverse shores of the island that make the whole island a unique seaside resort. The island offers a beach to everyone s taste: rocky beach, peble beach and sandy beaches like a famous "Paradise beach" at the Lopar holiday resort. Lopar is a picturesque tourist place, the furthermost village on the island, situated in a fertile valley approximately 14 km away from the old town of Rab. Rab, Lopar, Rajska plazaLopar's 2km long sandy Paradise Beach (Rajska plaza) is one of the most famous beaches on the Adriatic . The finest of sand, shallow, crystal clear and warm sea water (up to 28°C in the Summer months), the greenest pine forest which offers protection and shade are surely just some of the reasons why numerous guests are attracted.  Due to the shallow sea level, the beach is perfect for inferior swimmers, children and elderly people. Near the beach there is San Marino hotels village and the biggest camping on th...