15 Best Beaches in Split, Croatia

Split has one famous sandy city beach, several smaller neighborhood beaches, a redeveloped eastern waterfront, and a chain of pebbly or rocky swim spots around Marjan.

Key beach-planning points:

• Start first: Choose Bačvice for the easiest beach visit from Diocletian’s Palace and the ferry port.
• Best full beach day: Choose Žnjan for a longer waterfront, recreation areas, play space, and more room than the small central coves.
• Best Marjan setting: Choose Kašjuni for a broad pebble bay beneath the wooded and rocky slopes of Marjan.
• Best beach club: Choose Mistral at Trstenik when loungers, cabanas, food, and a managed setting matter more than a simple public-beach visit.
• Best small sandy option: Choose Firule when you want sand and a more compact setting than Bačvice.
• Main trade-off: Beaches near the center are easiest on foot but busier and more urban. Marjan and eastern beaches require more planning but give you different settings and more space.

Bačvice works best for convenience, Žnjan for a longer beach day, and Kašjuni for the clearest change from the city shoreline.

The beaches are ordered by their value as choices for most visitors, beginning with the strongest combination of beach quality, setting, and convenience. The list then moves through smaller city beaches, Marjan coves, eastern shoreline options, and more specialized swim spots.

• Address: Hatzeov perivoj 3, 21000, Split, Croatia

Bačvice is Split’s main sandy city beach and the easiest first choice from Diocletian’s Palace, the ferry port, and the central bus and railway stations. Its shallow sandy area is associated with picigin, the local ball game played in the water.

Choose Bačvice for convenience, sand, gradual entry, or a short swim combined with sightseeing. It is an urban beach with heavy use during warm weather, so choose another beach when quiet matters more than location.

• Address: Šetalište Petra Preradovića, 21000, Split, Croatia

Ovčice is a small pebble beach between Bačvice and Firule. It follows the same waterfront route as Bačvice but has a narrower shore and deeper water than the broad sandy shallows next door.

Choose Ovčice when you want a central swim without sitting on sand. Its compact size works better for a swim and short rest than for spreading out with substantial beach equipment.

• Address: Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 29, Split 21000 Croatia

Ježinac Beach is a small pebble-and-rock cove on the western side of Split near the lower slopes of Marjan. Concrete edges and natural shoreline sections create several ways to sit beside or enter the water.

Choose Ježinac for a western beach that remains reasonably close to the historic center. Its small shoreline suits a swim and short stop better than a full day with a large group.

• Address: Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 39, 21000, Split, Croatia

Kaštelet is a pebbly beach below Marjan, west of Ježinac and Obojena Svjetlost. Pines and the hillside give it a less urban backdrop than Bačvice, Ovčice, and the eastern city beaches.

Choose Kaštelet when you want a Marjan-side swim without continuing as far as Kašjuni. Bring footwear suited to pebbles and check current facilities rather than assuming that food, shade, loungers, or parking will be available.

• Address: 21000, Split, Croatia

Kašjuni occupies a broad pebble bay at the western end of Marjan. Its wooded and rocky hillside gives it the strongest natural backdrop among Split’s larger mainland beaches.

Choose Kašjuni for a longer beach visit when the Marjan setting matters more than immediate access from the historic center. The official Split beach page identifies a café, changing cabins, and separately marked dog-friendly and naturist sections, but check current signs and facilities when you arrive.

• Address: 21000, Split, Croatia

Firule is a small sheltered beach east of Ovčice. Its fine sand and protected position make it a practical alternative to Bačvice for families with young children and anyone who prefers a gradual entry.

Choose Firule for a compact sandy beach that remains close to central Split. It has less shore space than Bačvice, so its smaller scale does not guarantee quiet during the busiest weeks.

• Address: 21000, Split, Croatia

Duilovo lies east of Žnjan near the outer edge of Split’s continuous urban shoreline. The beach area mixes pebbles, rocks, and built waterfront surfaces and feels more local than the beaches close to the historic center.

Choose Duilovo when you are staying in eastern Split or specifically need the designated dog-beach area. Current facilities and dog-area arrangements should be checked locally before planning the full day around them.

• Address: Šetalište Marina Tartaglie, 21000, Split, Croatia

Bene is a partly sandy and rocky beach in the pine forest on the northern side of Marjan. Its shaded setting and former recreation facilities made it an important family beach and a distinctive part of Split’s coastline.

Split’s official beach page currently lists Bene as closed to the public. Keep it on the ranked list because of its established importance, but do not plan a visit until the official page confirms that public access has reopened.

• Address: Put Trstenika 34, 21000, Split, Croatia

Žnjan is Split’s largest major eastern beach area. The renovated waterfront reopened in summer 2025 with promenades, recreation areas, playgrounds, sports spaces, a bicycle path, and accessible-beach infrastructure along the pebbly shoreline.

Choose Žnjan for a longer beach day, a family outing with room to move, or a stay in eastern Split. It is farther from Diocletian’s Palace than Bačvice and Firule, so compare the bus, taxi, bicycle, or walking route before going there for only a short swim.

• Address: Šetalište Pape Ivana Pavla II, Split, Croatia

Trstenik is a pebble beach between Zenta and Žnjan. Its relatively straightforward entry into the water makes it a more conventional swimming beach than the concrete platforms and rocky Marjan spots.

Choose Trstenik for a pebbly eastern beach that is closer to the center than much of Žnjan. Part of the shoreline is associated with the Radisson Blu and its managed beach services, so check current public access, facilities, and paid options before planning around them.

• Address: Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića, 21000, Split, Croatia

Obojena Beach sits west of Ježinac along the Ivan Meštrović waterfront. Pebbles and concrete sunbathing areas create a more developed shoreline than the smaller natural coves farther around Marjan.

Choose Obojena when you want more shore space than Ježinac while remaining on the western side of Split. It also pairs naturally with the Meštrović Gallery area rather than the eastern beach route through Bačvice and Žnjan.

• Address: 21000, Bačvice, Split, Croatia

Concrete Beach consists of flat platforms beside the wider Bačvice beach area. Steps and ladders lead directly into deeper water, without the sand or pebble surface found at nearby beaches.

Choose the platforms when you are a confident swimmer and want a simple central place to sit, read, sunbathe, and enter the sea. Bačvice or Firule is the better choice when you prefer gradual entry or a conventional beach surface.

• Address: 21000, Varoš, Split, Croatia

Prva Voda is a small cove on the northern side of Marjan. Its appeal comes from combining a park walk or bicycle ride with a swim rather than from organized beach facilities.

Choose Prva Voda for a less developed Marjan stop and bring the water, footwear, shade, and supplies you expect to need. Current Marjan notices say that Prva Voda and the main promenades are open, but visitors should follow posted restrictions and remain on secured routes.

• Address: Put Svetog Lovre 6, 21311, Stobreč, Croatia

Stobreč Beach lies east of central Split along a longer mixed-pebble shoreline. It feels like a separate coastal neighborhood rather than an extension of the old-town beach walk.

Choose Stobreč when you are staying nearby, want more shoreline than the small central coves provide, or prefer a beach-oriented base outside central Split. Reaching it from Diocletian’s Palace requires more transport planning than Bačvice, Ovčice, or Firule.

• Address: Šetalište Marina Tartaglie, 21000, Split, Croatia

Third Water Beach, or Treća Voda, is a small swim spot along the Marjan shoreline. It fits naturally into a longer walk or bicycle outing through the park and feels less developed than the city beaches east of the center.

Choose Third Water when the Marjan route is part of the beach day. Carry water and other supplies, and do not rely on food, rentals, showers, or other services unless you have confirmed them before leaving.

The main choice is between central convenience, a larger organized shoreline, and the quieter Marjan coast. Beach surface, travel time, and the amount of space you need matter more than choosing the nearest beach by name alone.

Choose Bačvice when you want to walk from the historic center, use a sandy beach, and return without arranging transport. Ovčice and Firule sit along the same eastern waterfront and work well when you prefer pebbles or a smaller sandy beach.

Choose Žnjan for a longer shoreline, recreation areas, play space, and more room than the small beaches near the center. The trade-off is the longer journey from Diocletian’s Palace.

Choose Kašjuni for the largest Marjan beach and the strongest hillside setting. Kaštelet, Ježinac, and Obojena Svjetlost are closer western alternatives, while Prva Voda and Treća Voda work better as swim stops during a walk or bicycle ride through Marjan.

Choose Bačvice for Split’s main sandy beach or Firule for a smaller sandy alternative. Most other beaches use pebbles, rocks, concrete platforms, or mixed surfaces.

Choose Kašjuni, Kaštelet, Trstenik, Ovčice, or Žnjan when you prefer pebbles to sand. Bring water shoes when walking over stones or entering the water barefoot is uncomfortable.

Choose Ovčice, Ježinac, or the Bačvice concrete platforms when you want a shorter stop rather than a full beach day. These areas are compact and work best when swimming matters more than spreading out on the shore.

Choose Bačvice or Firule when sand and gradual entry are the priorities. Žnjan gives families more room and recreation space, but it requires more transport planning from the historic center.

Bačvice, Ovčice, and Firule are the easiest beaches to reach on foot from central Split. Ježinac and Obojena Svjetlost are possible on a longer western walk, while Žnjan, Kašjuni, Duilovo, and Stobreč are easier by bus, taxi, bicycle, or car.

Prva Voda and Treća Voda have less developed surroundings than Bačvice, Firule, or Žnjan. Kašjuni and Kaštelet also feel farther removed from the city center, although no Split beach is guaranteed to remain quiet during summer.

Choose Kašjuni, Duilovo, Stobreč, Prva Voda, or Treća Voda when the beach itself is the main plan for the day. They make less sense for a quick swim between visits to the historic center.

Split’s beaches spread across the eastern city shoreline and both sides of Marjan. Decide which direction you are going, how you will return, and what facilities you need before leaving your accommodation.

Beach access and construction can change. Bene is currently listed as closed to the public, and temporary restrictions may affect roads or paths through Marjan. Check the official Split beach page and current Marjan notices before planning around either area.

A great thing about Split is that most of its beautiful beaches can be reached on foot. We walked to all the beaches.

If walking to the beach is not your thing or you are limited on time, you can take the bus or rent a bike. There are several NextBike bike rental stations around Split. For more adventure, rent a scooter, take a boat ride, or rent a car to discover hidden coves and secluded beaches.

A beach may be easy to reach downhill, by bicycle, or on a direct outbound bus but less convenient at the end of a hot day. Check the current Promet Split routes and timetables before relying on public transport.

Most Split beaches use pebbles, rocks, concrete platforms, or mixed surfaces. Water shoes make entering the sea and walking along the shore more comfortable at Kaštelet, Kašjuni, Trstenik, Ježinac, and the smaller Marjan swim spots.

Do not assume that every small cove has a shop, café, umbrella rental, or natural shade. Carry drinking water and sun protection when visiting Prva Voda, Treća Voda, or another less developed part of Marjan.

Bačvice, Firule, Kašjuni, and the smaller coves have less shore space than Žnjan. An earlier start gives you more choice of where to sit and reduces the amount of the day spent walking in strong heat.

Facilities vary between large city beaches, small coves, concrete platforms, and managed beach areas. Confirm food, toilets, changing space, rentals, shade, and other services when any of them are essential to your beach day.

Bačvice, Ovčice, Firule, Trstenik, and Žnjan are easier to combine with cafés, shops, or a meal in the city. Bring supplies or check current nearby choices before a longer Marjan outing. Use Split Food when the meal matters as much as the swim.

Bačvice or Firule is the strongest base for most first-time visitors who want easy beach access without giving up the historic center. Both areas place sandy beaches, the ferry port, markets, restaurants, and Diocletian’s Palace within a practical walking area.

Stay around Trstenik or Žnjan when several beach days, a longer waterfront, and more room matter more than immediate old-town access. Choose Veli Varoš or the western side of central Split when Ježinac, Obojena Svjetlost, Kaštelet, Kašjuni, and Marjan are your main beach priorities.

Bačvice gives most visitors the easiest balance between beaches and sightseeing. Žnjan works better for a beach-focused stay, while western Split shortens the route toward Marjan. For broader neighborhood, transport, and accommodation decisions, start with the main Split guide.

Compare Bačvice and Firule for sandy-beach convenience, Trstenik and Žnjan for the eastern waterfront, and Veli Varoš or western Split for access to the Marjan beaches.

Use the interactive map below to compare hotels and apartments in Split near Bačvice, Firule, Trstenik, Žnjan, Veli Varoš, and the western route toward Marjan.

The best beach depends on whether you want sand, a short walk from the historic center, a larger eastern waterfront, or a smaller beach around Marjan.

Bačvice is the best first choice for convenience and sand, while Kašjuni has the strongest Marjan setting. Firule works well for a smaller sandy beach, Žnjan gives you more room, and Ježinac or Kaštelet suit a shorter western-side swim.

Visit Bačvice first when you are staying near Diocletian’s Palace or the ferry port. It is Split’s easiest sandy beach to reach on foot, and you can continue along the waterfront to Ovčice and Firule.

Most Split beaches are pebbly, rocky, concrete, or mixed. Bačvice is the main sandy beach, while Firule is the smaller sandy alternative. Bring water shoes for Kašjuni, Kaštelet, Trstenik, Ježinac, and the smaller Marjan swim spots.

Bačvice and Firule are the strongest choices when sand and gradual entry matter most. Žnjan gives families more room and recreation space, but reaching it from the historic center requires more transport planning.

Prva Voda and Treća Voda have less developed Marjan settings than Bačvice, Firule, Trstenik, or Žnjan. Kaštelet and Ježinac also feel smaller and less urban, although no Split beach is guaranteed to remain quiet during summer.

Yes. Bačvice, Ovčice, and Firule are the easiest beaches to reach on foot from central Split. Ježinac and Obojena Svjetlost require a longer western walk, while Žnjan, Kašjuni, Duilovo, and Stobreč are generally easier by bus, taxi, bicycle, or car.

Split’s official tourism page currently lists Bene Beach as closed to the public. Check the official Split beach page for updated access information before planning a visit.

Summer brings the warmest conditions for beach time but also the strongest heat and greatest pressure on limited shore space. Late spring and early autumn can work better for combining swimming with longer walks, although weather and sea temperatures vary.

Stay near Bačvice or Firule for the easiest balance between sandy beaches and the historic center. Choose Trstenik or Žnjan for a beach-focused stay, or western Split when Kašjuni and the Marjan shoreline are your priorities.

The beaches in Split suit several different kinds of beach day. Start with Bačvice for sand and convenience, choose Kašjuni for the Marjan setting, go to Žnjan when you want more room, or use Ježinac, Kaštelet, Prva Voda, and Treća Voda for smaller western and Marjan swim stops.

Return to the main Split guide for neighborhoods, seasons, and transport. Use Best Things to See in Split to combine beach time with the historic center, and open Split Food when markets, seafood, or dinner will shape the rest of the day.