Best Family Beaches in Croatia
We rank the 6 family-friendly beaches in Croatia. Rajska Plaza (Croatia) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Sakarun Beach, Nin Beach.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 6 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Rajska Plaza
Lopar, Rab, Croatia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CAlso called Paradise Beach, the best-known beach on Rab, a long stretch of brown sand where the warm, shallow water reaches far out.
2Sakarun Beach
Dugi Otok, Croatia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long, shallow, white-sand bay in the Kornati archipelago — rare for the Adriatic and ideal for families.
3Nin Beach
Nin, Zadar County · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CQueen Beach (Kraljicina plaza) is a sandy beach of more than 2 km on the Nin lagoon near Zadar.
4Slanica Beach
Murter, Sibenik-Knin, Croatia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sandy bay near the town of Murter with shallow water and pine trees along the shore.
5Bačvice
Split, Croatia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CSplit's city beach, with shallow, sandy-bottomed water and the home of picigin, a ball game played in the shallows.
6Zaton Beach
Zaton, near Nin and Zadar · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long, shallow beach between Zadar and Nin on the Adriatic, mostly sand with pebbles in places.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajska Plaza | Croatia | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Sakarun Beach | Croatia | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Nin Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Slanica Beach | Croatia | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Bačvice | Croatia | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Zaton Beach | Croatia | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in Croatia?
Our top three are Rajska Plaza (4.6 out of 5), Sakarun Beach (4.6 out of 5), Nin Beach (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Rajska Plaza, Sakarun Beach, Nin Beach, Slanica Beach, Bačvice and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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