10 Best Beaches in Split

Bačvice Beach is a local favourite, opened as an official Split “bathing area” in 1919. This sandy beach (one of Split’s few beaches with actual sand) sits right in the heart of the city, near the port. Compared to some of the other beaches around here, it's absolutely massive – the beach can accommodate around 10,000 beachgoers at once.

Bačvice Beach is flanked by a promenade and is just as favoured for its beachside sports in the spring as it is for its waters. It’s not uncommon to see locals playing football, rugby or the regional favourite, picigin – a Split-claimed amateur sport played in shallow water that revolves around players trying to keep a ball dry.

Žnjan Beach is the largest beach in Split, located adjacent to Trstenik Beach. The rocky beach is covered in white pebbles, which does make it a little less comfortable for sunbathers, but its many services and amenities more than make up for it. 

Restaurants and bars are found nearby, and it’s easy to find places that rent out both watersports equipment and lounge chairs (which is a good idea, given the pebbly shore). A playground provides a spot for children to play before, after or instead of swimming. Žnjan Beach also has outdoor showers, public restrooms and changing rooms.

If your main concern with visiting the beaches of Split is the crowds of travellers congregating around the shorelines, then you want to make a beeline for Beach Trstenik. This quiet public beach is typically a local spot and offers a bit of a calmer experience than what you might find at beaches closer to the city centre.

Enjoy a day of sunbathing away from the crowds on Beach Trstenik. You’ll easily find many spots along the shore to purchase drinks and snacks. If you’re driving to the beach, parking is available at nearby hotels, which will also offer sun lounger rentals.

Kaštelet Beach sits near Beach Ježinac and offers a similar experience – a rocky and secluded beach, overlooked by a grove of pines. The beach is just a short walk from Split’s city centre but if you don’t want to walk, you’ll find easy parking nearby. The clean, crystal-clear water allows you to see colourful fish darting about below the surface.

Bring a pair of water shoes so you can explore, as the rocky shores are not kind to bare feet. The beach is popular with swimmers and kayakers. Unfortunately, there’s not a nearby spot to rent a sun lounger, so you’ll want to bring your own chair.

Kasjuni Beach is most notable for its spectacular views. Bumping up against Marjan Hill, the beach offers a backdrop of rocky, pine-covered hillside that provides not only a nice view but also relief from the sun.

The clear blue waters are calm and excellent for swimming. The narrow, pebbly beach isn’t quite comfortable for sunbathers all on its own, but you can rent a sun lounger from a nearby bar, which also provides drinks and snacks to beachgoers, most of which are locals.

Bene Beach is a favourite with families, thanks to its many amenities and shallow, swimmer-friendly waters. Beyond the waves, you'll find tennis courts, a playground, athletic facilities, picnic facilities, a restaurant and bar, outdoor showers and restrooms and even pony rides. The beach is also surrounded by pine groves that provide shade during scorching afternoons.

The heavily wooded areas around Bene Beach hold some historic appeal as the pine trees hide the historical landmark and ruins of the ancient Church of St. Benedict.