Best family beaches in Croatia, 2026
25 family beaches in Croatia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Amarin Beach
Rovinj, Croatia
Popular northern Rovinj resort beach with wide facilities and sunset views.
2OBI 7.5+
Ambrela Beach
Pula, Croatia
A Blue-Flag-style Verudela favorite with easy access and clear swimming.
3OBI 7.5+
Astarea Beach
Mlini, Croatia
Hotel-area beach less visited by tourists.
4OBI 7.5+
Babe Beach
Novalja, Pag, Croatia
A shallow Novalja-area beach with a calmer family atmosphere.
5OBI 7.5+
Bačvice Beach
Split, Croatia
Split’s legendary city beach and social hub, famous for shallow sand and picigin.
6OBI 7.5+
Baletna škola Beach
Kaštel Kambelovac, Croatia
Popular Kaštela local beach with promenade access and easy swimming.
7OBI 7.5+
Banj Beach
Šibenik, Croatia
Signature Šibenik city beach with old-town views and easy visitor access.
8OBI 7.5+
Baško Polje Beach
Baška Voda, Croatia
Pine-backed beach near the former camp area, quieter than Baška Voda center.
9OBI 7.5+
Beli Beach
Beli, Cres, Croatia
A picturesque Cres beach below the historic hill village of Beli.
10OBI 7.5+
Belvedere Beach
Seget Donji, Croatia
Quieter Seget resort-side beach with island views and good swimming access.
Bene Beach
Split, Croatia
Forested Marjan beach area valued for shade, calm swimming, and local recreation.
Berulia Beach
Brela, Croatia
Sheltered Brela beach connecting the resort coast with clear water and pine shade.
13OBI 7.5+
Bijeca Beach
Medulin, Croatia
Istria’s best-known sandy family beach, rare for a mostly rocky peninsula.
14OBI 7.5+
Bilin Žal Beach
Lumbarda, Croatia
A sandy Lumbarda beach with shallow water and views toward the Pelješac channel.
15OBI 7.5+
Biloševac Beach
Makarska, Croatia
Pleasant beach near Makarska's western edge, useful for avoiding the busiest town stretch.
16OBI 7.5+
Blace Beach
Saplunara, Croatia
A shallow crescent lagoon near Saplunara with a wild, tropical-feeling setting.
Blace Beach
Blace, Croatia
Shallow sandy Neretva-side beach with a quiet local village setting.
18OBI 7.5+
Borik Beach
Mali Lošinj, Lošinj, Croatia
A polished Lošinj beach popular for swimming, families, and beach bars.
19OBI 7.5+
Borik Beach
Zadar, Croatia
A strong Zadar resort-area beach with cafés, facilities, and easy city access.
Bošana Beach
Biograd na Moru, Croatia
A quieter Biograd beach north of the center with a more local feel.
Božava Beach
Božava, Croatia
A convenient Dugi Otok village beach with clear water and ferry access.
Brist Beach
Brist, Croatia
Small resort beach with easy swimming and views toward the Pelješac Channel.
Brodarica Beach
Brodarica, Croatia
Local resort strip beach serving Brodarica with practical facilities and calm water.
Brulo Beach
Poreč, Croatia
A reliable Poreč town beach with clear water and resort infrastructure.
25OBI 7.5+
Čaklje Beach
Podgora, Croatia
Village beach south of Podgora with clear water and a calmer promenade.