Nin Beaches — Guide to 2 Beaches & Coves
Comprehensive beach guide to all 2 officially monitored swimming locations in Nin (Zadar Region). According to official IZOR oceanographic monitoring, 100% of swimming spots hold the highest EU "Excellent" water rating. Facilities include 2 beaches with freshwater showers, 1 with lifeguard patrol, and top-rated coves such as Ždrijac, Kraljičina Plaža. Explore all 2 official swimming spots in Nin, spread across 2 distinct coves and coastal zones.
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Nin)
Wind shelter and marine dynamics in Nin: Out of 2 monitored coastal locations, the local shoreline is open to northeastern Bora winds, requiring attention during gusts, while 1 cove offers flat water during southern Jugo swells. During calm summer afternoons, the refreshing Maestral (NW) breeze creates optimal swimming and sailing conditions across the local coastline.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Nin
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Nin
Kraljičina plaža
Najduža i najpoznatija pješčana plaža u Hrvatskoj. Prema legendi bila je omiljeno kupalište kraljice Jelene; nudi beskrajni pješčani plićak, drvene staze, pogled na Velebit i besplatno prirodno ljekovito blato.
Show coves →Plaža Ždrijac
Spektakularni pješčani jezik s plitkim toplim morem s obje strane, opremljen školama kitesurfinga i windsurfinga, ležaljkama i kafićima uz povijesni grad Nin.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Nin
Coastal area of Nin offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Nin offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
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Boat tours & water activities in Nin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nin Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Nin.
What are the best beaches in Nin for families with children? ▾
Top family-friendly choices in Nin include Ždrijac, Kraljičina Plaža, featuring gentle slopes into the sea, freshwater showers, play areas, and easy access.
How clean is the sea water in Nin? ▾
According to official monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), 2 out of 2 beaches (100%) in Nin hold the highest EU rating ("Excellent").
What beach facilities and amenities are available in Nin? ▾
Across Nin, 2 beaches are equipped with freshwater showers, 1 feature lifeguards, and 0 offer convenient parking nearby.
Which beaches in Nin are sheltered from wind and waves? ▾
Most beaches in Nin are open to coastal breezes; during calm morning hours (bonaca) or afternoon Maestral, conditions are ideal for swimming.
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Zadar Region & Archipelago (Dugi Otok, Pag, Nin)
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Open Nautical Pilot → NATIONAL REGISTERAll Beaches in Croatia
Comprehensive overview of all 1,031 official swimming spots along the Adriatic coast with IZOR water ratings.
All beaches in Croatia → Zadar RegionZadar Beaches (11)
Kolovare city promenade, Borik resort sandy lagoon, Puntamika lighthouse & archipelago views
Guide to Zadar → Zadar RegionBiograd na Moru Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bošana, Kumenat, Soline
Guide to Biograd na Moru → Zadar RegionZaton Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Pliša, Zaton H.R. 1, Zaton H.R. 2
Guide to Zaton → Zadar RegionVir Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bobovik, Jadro, Radovanjica
Guide to Vir → Zadar RegionBibinje Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Lipauska, Punta Rožica
Guide to Bibinje → Zadar RegionSukošan Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Tustica, Uvala Dječji Raj
Guide to Sukošan → Zadar RegionSveti Filip i Jakov Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including ispod apartmanskog naselja, Iza Banja
Guide to Sveti Filip i Jakov → Zadar RegionTuranj Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Morovička
Guide to Turanj → Zadar RegionSveti Petar Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Obalni Potez
Guide to Sveti Petar → Zadar RegionPakoštane Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Janice, Punta, Pilatuša Madona
Guide to Pakoštane → Zadar RegionDrage Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Dugovača
Guide to Drage → Zadar RegionVrgada Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gradina
Guide to Vrgada → Zadar RegionKožino Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sv. Bartul, Peruštine
Guide to Kožino → Zadar RegionPetrčane Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Punta Skala (Obiteljske Kuće)
Guide to Petrčane → Zadar RegionPrivlaka Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Loznica
Guide to Privlaka → Zadar RegionVrsi Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ričina
Guide to Vrsi → Zadar RegionRažanac Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stražica
Guide to Ražanac → Zadar RegionRtina Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Plemići - Jug
Guide to Rtina → Zadar RegionStarigrad Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Hotel Alan
Guide to Starigrad → Zadar RegionSeline Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mulo Parića (Rt Pisak)
Guide to Seline → Zadar RegionTribanj Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Duboka Krušćica
Guide to Tribanj → Zadar RegionRovanjska Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Rovanjska
Guide to Rovanjska → Zadar RegionMaslenica Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Vrulje, Obalni potez Jasenice
Guide to Maslenica → Zadar RegionPosedarje Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Porat, Sv. Duh, Kraj Branimirove Obale
Guide to Posedarje → Zadar RegionNovigrad Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Nikola
Guide to Novigrad → Zadar RegionKruševo Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Meka Draga
Guide to Kruševo → Zadar RegionDonji Karin Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Donji Karin plaža
Guide to Donji Karin → Zadar RegionVinjerac Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mjesna obala
Guide to Vinjerac → Zadar RegionGrad Pag Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Prosika
Guide to Grad Pag → Zadar RegionŠimuni Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Šimuni
Guide to Šimuni → Zadar RegionKolan Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Duh
Guide to Kolan → Zadar RegionPreko Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Jaz, Otočić Galovac
Guide to Preko → Zadar RegionKukljica Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Velika Sabuša, Zelena Punta - Jug
Guide to Kukljica → Zadar RegionKali Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Batalaža
Guide to Kali → Zadar RegionPoljana Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Petar
Guide to Poljana → Zadar RegionUgljan Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Sveti Jerolim
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