The presented selection of the best beaches in Croatia was created based on three criteria:
- the presence of the "Blue Flag of UNESCO", which means compliance with international quality standards, - the beach is in municipal ownership - free access for the local population and tourists, - maximum safety for children - a fairly wide strip of shallow water near the coast or a gentle slope.
Number one in the list of the best beaches for families in Croatia is Vela Plaza. This is a sandy and pebble beach, more than two kilometers long. It is located on the island of Krk near the village of Baska and connects the recreation areas of several hotels, from two to five stars. Among them: Tamaris, Zvonimir, Corinthia. Vela Plaza offers a wide variety of water activities, while remaining ideal for parents who prefer the classic passive beach holiday - sunbathing on the beach while watching the children play in the shallow waters.
The second place is Rajska Plaza, a sandy beach on the island of Rab. The sea here is very shallow and calm, protected from the wind due to its favorable location, and the coastline is an almost perfect concave arc of one and a half kilometers. Raiska Plaza beach is equipped with showers and sports grounds, from 9 am to 6 pm there is a rescue team on duty. The local tourist complex of San Marino includes Veli Mel, Lopar, Rab, Sahara hotels, family villas and camping, as well as a variety of activities for children and parents.
Zaton is a sandy beach ten minutes from Zadar. Water slides, a children's amusement park and a chain of cozy cafes within walking distance have provided Zaton with a well-deserved popularity among young parents. Part of the beach is equipped for adults and children with disabilities. There are almost two thousand offers and accommodation options for tourists in Zadar in a wide price range - hotels, apartments, villas and guest houses.
Slanica Beach is located five minutes from the center of Muter Island and the Colentum Hotel. This sandy and pebble beach with a gentle slope into the sea is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, loved by both locals and tourists. Here, half a century of pine trees grow near the water, and an amazing view of the Kornati archipelago opens from the shore. Slanika Beach is partially concreted for a children's entertainment center and a pedestrian zone with restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. Nearby there is a campsite with the possibility of renting a boat, catamaran or water lodges.
Zadar's neighbor is the island of Dugi Otok, the largest island in the archipelago, and there is a beach that completes the top 5 best Croatian beaches for families with children - Saharun. Sun-warmed soft sand and shallow waters hundreds of meters offshore - ideal for toddlers and a minimum of anxiety for parents - a perfect family getaway.
