Bora-Sheltered Beaches & Bays in Split (12)
Geomorphologically verified guide to 12 official beaches and coves in Split facing south, southwest, and west (135°–315°) that provide natural leeward shelter and calm water when Bora (NE) winds blow. 67% of these spots hold the top EU IZOR "Excellent" water quality rating.
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Split)
Mount Marjan and the mountain ridge of Kozjak and Mosor shape local wind patterns. During north-easterly Bora, southern beaches like Bačvice, Firule, Trstenik, and Žnjan enjoy calm, crystal-clear water. During southern Jugo winds, northern Marjan bays like Bene and Kaštela Bay remain sheltered.
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Split
Bačvice
Pješčana uvala s plitkim morem, svjetski poznata kao kolijevka picigina i društveno središte Splita.
Show coves →Kašjuni
Prekrasna šljunčana uvala u zagrljaju borova i litica Marjana, s kristalnim morem i pogledom na Čiovo.
Show coves →Žnjan
Najveća splitska plaža s dugim šljunčanim žalom, blagim ulazom u more i bogatim sportskim sadržajima.
Show coves →Bene
Skriveni kutak na sjevernoj obali Marjana s cjelodnevnim prirodnim hladom, sportskim terenima i mirnim morem.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Split
Coastal area of Split offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Bačvice - istok
Bačvice - ulaz
Bačvice - zapad
Firule
Coastal area of Split offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Duilovo
Hotel Split
Trstenik-Radoševac
Žnjan - istok
Coastal area of Split offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Ježinac
Kašjuni
Zvončac
Coastal area of Split offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Split Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Split.
Which are the top "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" beaches in Split? ▾
There are 12 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Split. Top verified locations include: Trstenik-Radoševac (171°), Duilovo (167°), Gusar (312°), Kašjuni (227°), Ježinac (187°), with 8 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Sheltered from Bora (NE)" in Split? ▾
MareSpot cross-references official Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) field inspection tags with coastal open-sea bearing vectors (0°–360°) and real-time marine weather models.
What are the best beaches in Split for swimming and relaxing? ▾
Kašjuni and Ježinac on the southern foot of Marjan are widely considered Split’s most scenic pebble beaches. For city convenience and shallow sand, Bačvice and Firule are the most iconic.
What is the sea water quality in Split? ▾
Split’s beaches are monitored fortnightly by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR). Marjan coves, Trstenik, and Žnjan consistently achieve the highest "Excellent" rating.
Which beaches in Split have natural pine shade? ▾
Bene, Kašjuni, Ježinac, and Obojena Svjetlost along Marjan Forest Park offer abundant natural pine shade directly beside the sea.
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Comprehensive overview of all 1,031 official swimming spots along the Adriatic coast with IZOR water ratings.
All beaches in Croatia → Central DalmatiaPodstrana Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Le Meridien Lav, Uvala Strožanac, Hotel Lav
Guide to Podstrana → Central DalmatiaStobreč Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stobreč, ušće
Guide to Stobreč → Central DalmatiaKaštela Beaches (11)
11 registered beaches & bays, 27% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Puntica (Poštanski), Resnik, K. Štafilić-Gabine
Guide to Kaštela → Central DalmatiaVranjic Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 0% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Vranjic plaža
Guide to Vranjic → Central DalmatiaTrogir Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 33% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Brigi, Duhanska Stanica, Miševac
Guide to Trogir → Central DalmatiaSeget Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Staro Selo, Apartmani Medena, Seget Vranjica
Guide to Seget → Central DalmatiaMarina Beaches (3)
3 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Marina-Plaža, Prališće, Poljica
Guide to Marina → Central DalmatiaOkrug Gornji Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Uvala Mavarčica, Kuzmića Uvala, Toć
Guide to Okrug Gornji → Central DalmatiaOkrug Donji Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Kava - istok, Kava - zapad
Guide to Okrug Donji → Central DalmatiaArbanija Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Tri sestrice, Sv. Križ
Guide to Arbanija → Central DalmatiaSlatine Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Slatine
Guide to Slatine → Central DalmatiaDugi Rat Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bajnice, Krilo, Sumpetar
Guide to Dugi Rat → Central DalmatiaDuće Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 75% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Dočine, Hotel Plaža, Duće, Duće - Luka
Guide to Duće → Central DalmatiaOmiš Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Autokamp - zapad, Punta - početak, Punta - sredina
Guide to Omiš → Central DalmatiaLokva Rogoznica Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ruskamen
Guide to Lokva Rogoznica → Central DalmatiaMimice Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Mimice
Guide to Mimice → Central DalmatiaMarušići Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Marušići
Guide to Marušići → Central DalmatiaPisak Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Pisak
Guide to Pisak → Central DalmatiaBrela Beaches (6)
6 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Stomarica, Dugi Rat - zapad, Dugi Rat - istok
Guide to Brela → Central DalmatiaBaška Voda Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ikovac, Uranija, Podluka
Guide to Baška Voda → Central DalmatiaPromajna Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Promajna
Guide to Promajna → Central DalmatiaBratuš Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bratuš
Guide to Bratuš → Central DalmatiaKrvavica Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Krvavica, odmaralište
Guide to Krvavica → Central DalmatiaMakarska Beaches (4)
Biokovo mountain backdrop, fine white pebbles, fragrant pine shade & crystal-clear Adriatic
Guide to Makarska → Central DalmatiaTučepi Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bluesun Jadran, Hotel Alga, Slatina
Guide to Tučepi → Central DalmatiaPodgora Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Plišivac, Hotel Podgorka
Guide to Podgora → Central DalmatiaDrašnice Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Drašnice
Guide to Drašnice → Central DalmatiaIgrane Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Igrane
Guide to Igrane → Central DalmatiaŽivogošće Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ak. Dole, Živogošće
Guide to Živogošće → Central DalmatiaDrvenik Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gornja Vala, D. Vala - Kod trajekta
Guide to Drvenik → Central DalmatiaZaostrog Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Zaostrog - Plaža
Guide to Zaostrog → Central DalmatiaPodaca Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Viskovića vala
Guide to Podaca → Central DalmatiaBrist Beaches (1)
1 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Brist - plaža
Guide to Brist → Central DalmatiaGradac Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Gradac - Vodice, Gradac - Plaža
Guide to Gradac → Central DalmatiaSupetar Beaches (7)
7 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Banj - sredina, Vrilo, Vlačica
Guide to Supetar → Central DalmatiaBol Beaches (4)
4 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Zlatni Rat 2, Zlatni Rat 1, Borak
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