TOP beaches in Istria for families with kids

We have prepared a detailed beach description with photos, so you can experience, even before coming on your vacation, the most beautiful places where you will be spending time with your family , your friends or even just relaxing on your own! Many beaches in Istria are pebbly and rocky but they have the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. On each beach you will find many families with chidren so basically the whole coast is family friendly. But there are some that offer something more for families because of the activities they offer such as aquagans, water sports, shades under the pine tree, grassy area to enjoy all kind of sports and a bar or restaurant in the vicinity where the children can have an ice cream.

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Top 5 Family beaches in Istria

Where are the most beautiful Istrian beaches, hidden bays and best beach bars? We made a choice of 5 most beautiful family beaches in Istra You have to visit. 


1. Kamenjak - near Medulin is not sandy but it is very nice, quiet, outside town and suitable for family with small children. The children would Love the Safari Bar that is well hidden and almost on the beach.

2. Beach on National park Brijuni: You will have to go on an excursion from Fazana. The beach is ideal for smaller children, has a lovely beach cafe bar and the children love to visit Tito's cockatoo, Koki.

3. Bijeca in Medulin: is the most beautilful sandy beach in Medulin and in Istria, which spreads more than 1 km along the coast. For kids there is an aquagan.

4. Beach in Fazana: the public beach in Fazana is completely adjusted for the needs of the family with small children. The beach is gravel and surrounded by pine trees and rich in amenities.

5. Beach Kanegra in Umag: is situated near the city of Savudrija. The beach is covered by fine gravel and has a nice entrance to the sea, which makes it ideal for families with little kids.

Sahara - one of the ten best beaches in the world

Sahara beach on the island of Rab is the most famous clothes-optional beach in Lopar. It is located not far from the Paradise Beach, but far enough to enable you to get away from everyday. There is a beautiful sand, shallow see and nice rocks on the sides. The remote location of the beach means, that there are very few people there and no facilities. The beach can be reached only by foot or by a boat. By foot it is a 20-30 minutes walk over the hill from Lopar.

Beaches in Split: swim, refresh and play picigin

If you're spending your holidays in Split, away from the energetic old town are inviting bays and pebble beaches that are perfect for a cooling swim. Bačvice is most famous and most popular beach in the Split. It is all from fine sand. Because shallow sea you will see lot of people playing local game – pincigin. Beach Bačvice is also most popular all year night destination in Split. There is lot of night clubs on the same beach. Ovčice is much smaller pebble beach and it is also popular for locals and tourists. Next 5 minutes walking from Ovčice you will see next popular bay – small sand beach Firule. Beach Trstenik is pebble or gravel with shallow entrance and it is suitable for families with small children. Žnjan is newest built beach in Split and so far largest location for enjoy in sea and sun. The beach consists of several separated bays thus they are in fact several beaches stretching almost 1 km wide. Ježinac is first of few beaches located in west part of Split city, more precisely under the Park Forest Marjan. Kaštelet is a nice pebble beach and mostly younger people come here. This beach is also popular night location for going out.

Dog friendly beaches in Dalmatia

Traveling with a furry friend? Know where to go in Dalmatia.

Mljet Island
Murter Island – Podvrške beach next to Murter place
Vis Island – Vartalac beach in Komiža
Split – part of Kašuni beach, part of Kaštelet beach, part called Kvadar within Žnjan beach, Trstenik and Lumbarda beaches
Vrsi – Mulo and Ričina beaches

Dog friendly beaches in Kvarner

Traveling with a furry friend? Know where to go in Kvarner.

Crikvenica – Podvorska beach
Opatija – Slatina beach, beach in Punta kolovi
Cres Island – part of the beach in camp "Kovačine", beach near ACI marina"Cres" and little place called Gavza
Krk Island – beaches Koralj and Dražice in Krk, Vela beach in Baška, Kijac beach in Njivice, Mala Krasa beach in Punat
Lošinj Island – eight beaches situated between two sandy beaches called Veli žal and Porta Madonna
Rijeka – beach next to Kantrida stadium, beaches Brajdica, Kostrena and Ploče

Blue Flags Along the Adriatic!

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label award given to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for both water quality and environmental management. It was introduced in 1987, and sets common standards of good management across Europe.


BLUE FLAG BEACH IN CROATIA:

Bol    Beach Zlatni rat, Bol
Novi Vinodolski    Glavna gradska plaza Lisanj
Vodice    Plava plaza
Punat    Plaza A/C FKK Konobe
Vrsar    Plaza AC Istra Funtana
Cres    Plaza AC Kovacine
Vrsar    Plaza AC Koversada
Novigrad    Plaza AC Mareda
Rovinj    Plaza A/C Polari
Vrsar    Plaza AC Porto Sole
Novigrad    Plaza A/C Sirena
Novalja    Plaza A/C Srasko
Vrsar    Plaza A/C Valkanela
Rovinj    Plaza AC Vestar
Vrsar    Plaza AC Bijela Uvala
Malinska    Plaza AC Glavotok
Porec    Plaza A/C Ulika
Vrsar    Plaza AC ZELENA LAGUNA
Rovinj    Plaza Amarin
Pula    Plaza Ambrela
Split    Plaza Bacvice
City of Sibenik    Plaza Banj
Fazana    Plaza Bi Val
Starigrad    Plaza Bluesun hotela Alan
Zadar    Plaza Borik
Porec    Plaza Borik
Biograd na moru    Plaza Bosana
Pula    Plaza Brioni
Porec    Plaza Brulo
Hvar    Plaza Camp Vira
Krk    Plaza Camping Jezevac
Krk    Plaza Camping Krk
Stobrec    Plaza A/C Stobrec-Split
Porec    Plaza Crnika AC Lanterna
Porec    Plaza Donji Spadici
Krk    Plaza Drazica
Biograd na moru    Plaza Drazica
Krk    Plaza Dunat
Porec    Plaza Galeb AC Solaris
Labin    Plaza Girandella
Crikvenica    Plaza Gradsko kupaliste Crikvenica
Porec    Plaza Gradsko kupaliste Porec
Pula    Plaza Histria
Porec    Plaza HN Bellevue
Vrsar    Plaza hotela Delfin
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Galijot
Dubrovnik    Plaza hotel Importanne resort
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Materada
Slano    Plaza hotel osmine
Dubrovnik    Plaza hotel Valamar Dubrovnik - President
Crikvenica    Plaza hotel Varazdin
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Parentium
Porec    Plaza hotela Lotosi
Novigrad    Plaza hotela Maestral
Opatija    Plaza Icici
Omisalj    Plaza Jadran-Njivice
Preko    Plaza Jaz
Krk    Plaza Jert
Cres    Plaza kampa Slatina Martinscica
Umag    Plaza Kanova
Kolan    Plaza Katarelac
Umag    Plaza Katoro
Rijeka    Plaza Kostanj
Umag    Plaza Laguna Stella Maris
Labin    Plaza Lanterna
Pirovac    Plaza Lolic
Zagreb    Plaza Malo jezero
Labin    Plaza Maslinica
Baska Voda    Plaza Nikolina
Porec    Plaza Oliva
Zagreb    Plaza Otok Tresnjevka
Zagreb    Plaza Otok Univerzijade
Zagreb    Plaza Otok veslaca
Dobrinj    Plaza Pecine
Omisalj    Plaza Pesja
Rijeka    Plaza Ploce
Mali Losinj    Plaza Poljana
Krk    Plaza Porporela Jezevac
Punat    Plaza Punta Debij
Omis    Plaza Punta Omis
Mali Losinj    Plaza Punta Veli Losinj
Split    Plaza Radisson Blu Resort Splt
Malinska-Dubasnica    Plaza Rupa
Dobrinj    Plaza Soline
Porec    Plaza Spadici Materada
City of Vodice    Plaza Srima
Labin    Plaza St. Andrea
Rab    Plaza Suha Punta Karolina
Rovinj    Plaza Sv Andrija Crveni otok
Split    Plaza Sveti Duje - Znjan
Kostrena    Plaza Svezanj
Rovinj    Plaza T.N. Villas Rubin
Vrsar    Plaza TN Belvedere
Nin    Plaza TN Zaton
Supetar    Plaza
Novalja    Plaza Planjka-Trincel
Vrsar    Plaza Vala
Porec    Plaza Valeta
Mali Losinj    Plaza Veli zal
Zagreb    Plaza Veliko jezero-jug
Novalja    Plaza Zrce
Baska    Vela plaza

Top 3 sandy beaches in Istria

1. Koversada, Vrsar
Koversada is a popular camping site and a tourist resort placed at the entrance to a Limski channel, southern from Vrsar. For many years it has been visited by many naturists from all over the world, families or singles. Within the settlement there are shops, ambulance, restaurants, post office, sport center, terraces with night music and a 5km long beaches. The beaches are rocky and paved, and the main is a sandy beach awarded with a Blue flag. On this beach you can find many extra facilities for kids and adults as well as a large offer of sport activities. You can rent different sports equipments like parasols and deck chairs. Koversada is a small naturist town, connected by a bridge with the same named islet which is reserved for tents. If you are a naturist lover, this is a perfect place that you must visit.
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2. Bijeca, Medulin
Medulin is a popular tourist destination with a rich offer of accommodation and facilities. It has a beautiful coast with many beautiful beaches and it is surrounded by many islets. The most famous beach in Medulin is Bijeca, which spreads more than 1 km along the coast. The beach is sandy with a gradual entrance to the sea, which is great for kids and older people. Those who like sports will be attracted by volleyball in the shoal. Here you can rent deckchairs and parasols and for kids there is an aquagan. On the upper side of the beach you can find a place in the shade of trees, so on the Bijeca beach you can spend the entire day. In Medulin there are many restaurants, shops and bars. Medulin is an ideal place for a vacation, where you can find peaceful and relaxing surrounding, but also a good entertainment.
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3. Valalta, Rovinj
Valalta is a real heaven for all naturist lovers. Within the same named naturist camp which is a world known naturist resting resort, extents through the entire coast a long pebbly beach. On the beach there are restaurants, bars, different water slides, pools with sea water and many other fun facilities. The beach Valalta attracts with its natural beauty and untouched natural surroundings, and also with its crystal blue sea.
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Sunbathing on the Island of Brac

We invite you to explore this unique island that offers everything one needs for an unforgettable holiday in an unspoiled natural enviroment. Rich cultural and historic heritage that dates back to pre-historic times, unique gastronomy, beautiful beaches and bays, crystal blue sea, high quality accommodation in private facilities and the hospitality of the local people are the guarantees of a holiday you will always remember.

Top 5 nudist beach in Istria

1. Beach Koversada, Vrsar: Koversada is a popular camping site and a tourist resort placed at the entrance to a Limski channel, southern from Vrsar. For many years it has been visited by many naturists from all over the world, families or singles. Within the settlement there are shops, ambulance, restaurants, post office, sport center, terraces with night music and a 5km long beaches. The beaches are rocky and paved, and the main is a sandy beach awarded with a Blue flag. On this beach you can find many extra facilities for kids and adults as well as a large offer of sport activities. You can rent different sports equipments like parasols and deck chairs. Koversada is a small naturist town, connected by a bridge with the same named islet which is reserved for tents. If you are a naturist lover, this is a perfect place that you must visit.

2. Beach St. Andrew Island (Red Island), Rovinj: Crveni Otok is the biggest island in the Rovinarchipelago and there are many other connected islets like St. Andrija and Maškin, where you can see many beautiful beaches. They are mainly stony beaches with classical coves coated with pebbles. The most frequented beaches are the ones located on the south side of St. Andrews Island, near the hotel and the depandance. Here you can use many services like: restaurant, pool, miniature golf courses, diver center and others. A small part of the shore near the little port has been covered with gravel, making it suitable for children and seniors. There are a few high rocks on the west side of St. Andrew’s Island, which offer the possibility to dive into the sea, and it will be easier for you to find your own little corner on this side of the island, avoiding crowds and noise. Maškin Island is popular as a nudist mecca. The most seen beaches are located near the snack bar on the south side of the island. The beaches there are rocky, with a few smaller bays and they provide peace and privacy.

3. Beach Kanegra, Savudrija, Umag: The town of Savudrija, just near the same named tourist resort lies the Kanegra beach. The beach is located in one of the most beautiful coves on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. Near the coastline grow many trees that provide plenty of shade and that's why is this beach ideal for spending the all day there. The beach is covered by fine gravel and has an accesible entrance to the sea, which makes it ideal for families with little kids. In the tourist resort Kanegra are included naturist campsite and naturist beach.

4. Beach FKK AC Ulika, Porec: The beach is located on an oak-wood covered peninsula and it can be approached by paved walkways. Ulika is a rocky beach within the Naturist center camp Ulika, so it is a resort beach. The Ulika beach has beach guards, lifesaving equipment, first aid, facilities for recyclable waste, catering establishment, etc. Beach guards are present from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May 15-September 30). The beach has bulletin board (info on conditions on the beach, results of sampling, map of sampling points, cultural and protected heritage, etc), camp reception giving all relevant information, eco-activities (waste collection and transportation, energy saving, eco- messages), signs, gazettes, regulation.

5. Beach Valalta, Rovinj: Valalta is a real heaven for all naturist lovers. Within the same named naturist camp which is a world known naturist resting resort, extents through the entire coast a long pebbly beach. On the beach there are restaurants, bars, different water slides, pools with sea water and many other fun facilities. The beach Valalta attracts with its natural beauty and untouched natural surroundings, and also with its crystal blue sea.

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Rt Kamenjak - The most beautiful beach

Cape Kamenjak is 9.5 km long, 1.5 km wide, with altogether 30 km of indented coastline. It covers an area of approximately 404 where can be found the most secluded coves and miniature beaches. Cape Kamenjak is included in the list of the most private beaches, ranked by the world famous travel guide Lonely Planet.

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Istria Beach guide

Would you like to spend your holidays in Istria lying in the sun on the most beautiful beaches? Do you love sandy or pebble beaches? Our beach guide provides a beach for everyone! IstriaSun.com reveals the best Istrian beaches in several categories. On the beautiful Istrian coast there are 44 beaches which are awarded the Blue Flag - a special symbol of the clean sea and needed facilities at the beach.

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Croatia - Photo gallery

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