Zadar 🏖️ all 216 beaches (Croatia)

About Zadar

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent pebbly beaches of Zadar attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Senior friendly

Drazice beach

Biograd na Moru 0.6 km

Very good

8.3

Beach resort • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Small free area • Very crowded • Distant parking

8.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Vlasici beach

Vlasici 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.8 Amenities index

Camping

Oaza Mira beach

Drage 0.7 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.8 Amenities index

Punta Bibinje beach

Sukosan 1.6 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded

7.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Smokvica beach

Smokvica 0.3 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Petrcane beach

Petrcane 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Beach resort • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Very crowded

7.8 Amenities index

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Popular types of Zadar beaches

Beaches in small bays

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 216 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Zadar.

Most beautiful beaches of Zadar

Prasna beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Savar 3 km

Porat beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Croatia, Drage 0.6 km

Bilotinjak beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Croatia, Bilotinjak 0.7 km

Plaza Sabunike

7.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Croatia, Sabunike 0.5 km

Kraljicina plaza

7.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access

Croatia, Nin 0.7 km

Sakarun beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble

Croatia, Japrsnji Kraj 0.8 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Zadar

Rosin beach

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Bosana 1.3 km

Navis beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Kozjaca 0.2 km

Veli Zal beach

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom

Croatia, Dragove 1.9 km

Plaza Pisak

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom

Croatia, Seline 0.7 km

Seline beach

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Seline 0.3 km

Simuni II beach

7.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Simuni 0.9 km

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Sandy beaches in Zadar

Pine beach

Ciuleanu-Veres Beach

8.7

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Pakostane 1.1 km

Zaton beach

8.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Croatia, Zaton 1.2 km

Sv. Nicole beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Povljana 0.7 km

Plaza Zdrijac

7.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Nin 0.6 km

Plaza Ricina

7.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Mulo 1.9 km

Pjescana plaza

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Ugljan 0.3 km

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Best beaches for snorkelling in Zadar

Pag main beach

8.6

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Pag 0.6 km

Simuni beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Simuni 1.3 km

Plaza Djeci raj

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Croatia, Sukosan 0.8 km

Punta Skala beach II

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble

Croatia, Petrcane 1.6 km

Borik beach

7.7

Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Zadar 2.6 km

Dubrovnik small beach

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Povljana 0.8 km

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Nude (naturists) beaches in Zadar

Sovinje beach

6.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Tkon 1.9 km

Bartovica beach

6.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Croatia, Tkon 1.7 km

Sabunike Naturist

6.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Croatia, Sabunike 1.7 km

Mala Sabusa beach

5.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Croatia, Kukljica 1.1 km

Jelenica beach

5.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Kukljica 1 km

Pilatusha beach II

5.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Croatia, Pakostane 1.7 km

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Beaches with shade in Zadar

Soline beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Biograd na Moru 0.9 km

Dubrovnik beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Povljana 1.2 km

Karin Gornji

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Karin Gornji 0.5 km

Pakostane beach II

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Pakostane 0.8 km

Plaza Vrsi-Mulo

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Mulo 0.2 km

Plaza Zukve

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Croatia, Zukve 0.6 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Zadar, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 144.
The average distance from the road to beach in Zadar is less than 500 meters. 193 beaches are relatively easy to access, 9 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 11 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Zadar however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in Zadar attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, snorkeling lovers, kayakers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Zadar is the perfect place for you. More than 48 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 298 beaches in Croatia that are popular with snorkelers, of which 40 beaches are in Zadar. According to our users, the best locations are: Ciuleanu-Veres Beach, Pag main beach, Zaton beach.
Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 33 beaches in Zadar can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Ciuleanu-Veres Beach, Pag main beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Zadar you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Croatia, it may well compete for this title because there are about 20 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 32 beaches of Zadar. 3 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 29 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Zadar's beaches

Bibinje beach

10 Lena Kessler

Great!

Privlaka beach

8 Aiden Kowalski

Out of the three dog beaches we explored in the Zadar/Sibenik vicinity, this one was undoubtedly the most impressive. Although it may be considered petite, we were the only couple present with our furry friends, which was perfectly fine. It's a pity that the beaches we visited were quite secluded, and the environment wasn't entirely natural. There were some mucky sands between the parking lot and the beach, as well as a small construction site. However, if it suits your preferences, it's definitely worth a visit.

Dunboka Draga

10 Larisa Kostić

This beach on island Pag is definitely one of the best. It's a small, hidden gem with sandy water and a long walkway leading to the sea. There's plenty of shade available until noon, and while it may be difficult to reach by car, the effort is definitely worth it.

Drazice beach

10 Kieran L.

This beach is an exceptional destination for families of all ages. It offers a plethora of options, including food vendors, massage therapists, and playgrounds to keep everyone entertained.

Oaza Mira beach

8 Nikolai

The seaside is spotless and pristine, boasting not only a restaurant but also a cozy café.

Vlasici beach

8 Lena Kovačić Zgorelec

The beach offers a combination of gravel and sand in the water, making for a unique and enjoyable experience. You can spend hours searching for seashells, adding to the charm of the location. However, it's important to note that there are no sunshades available, so it's advisable to bring your own tent, parasol, and sunscreen. Fortunately, there are a few showers and restaurants nearby, making it easy to take a break from the sun and enjoy some refreshments. Additionally, free parking is available near the beach at the dock, but be sure to take the left turn at the Y intersection to avoid private parking fees in the nearby village. Simply follow the ferry sign to reach this idyllic location.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 17 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.5°C and water up to 26.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8°C and water to 14.8°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Zadar? In total there are 216 beaches and the most popular is Ciuleanu-Veres Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Zadar?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Zadar, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 216 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

Pebbly / Best sandy beaches in Zadar (24 beaches)
Free to visit / Best beaches with free access in Zadar (203 beaches)
Located within settlements / Best natural beaches in Zadar (75 beaches)

They are also usually:

Easily accessible / Best beaches with easy access in Zadar (193 beaches)
Virgin / Best beaches with basic amenities in Zadar (102 beaches)
With minimal crowds in season / Best beaches without crowds in Zadar (30 beaches)
With high cleanliness / Best beaches with perfect cleanliness in Zadar (160 beaches)

The best beaches in Zadar:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Zadar, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Zadar on map?

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Zadar?

Most of the beaches located in Zadar are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Zadar?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Zadar?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Zadar by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

Highly crowded beaches in Zadar (22 beaches)

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Which beaches in Zadar are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Zadar according to the recommended audience:

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Zadar?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Zadar?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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About Zadar

General information

Popular destinations

Pasman island

Ugljan island

Kolanjski Gajac

Japrsnji Kraj

Veli Rat

Bozava

Dragove

Pakostane

Dolaske Drage

Drage

Mandre

Punta Sepurine

Luka

Privlaka

Zaton

Simuni

Ljubacki Stanovi

Sveti Marko

Kozino Primorje

Petrcane

Smokvica

Mletak

Biograd na Moru

Tkon

Bilotinjak

Sabunike

Bosana

Basaca

Vodice

Nin

Brbinj

Maun island

Ljubac

Bacinici

Sveti Filip i Jakov

Ugrinici

Savar

Vrsi

Turanj

Vlasici

Pasman

Pag

Zukve

Mulo

Mrljane

Tribanj Lisarica

Stojici

Sveti Petar na Moru

Zadar

Rtina

Drazice beach

Vlasici beach

Oaza Mira beach

Punta Bibinje beach

Smokvica beach

Petrcane beach

Popular types of Zadar beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Zadar

Prasna beach

Porat beach

Bilotinjak beach

Plaza Sabunike

Kraljicina plaza

Sakarun beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in Zadar

Rosin beach

Navis beach

Veli Zal beach

Plaza Pisak

Seline beach

Simuni II beach

Sandy beaches in Zadar

Ciuleanu-Veres Beach

Zaton beach

Sv. Nicole beach

Plaza Zdrijac

Plaza Ricina