Beaches with Natural Pine Shade & Forest Shelter in Zadar (7)
Directory of 7 beaches featuring lush pine forest shade in Zadar. Ideal for all-day sun protection, fragrant Mediterranean pines, and crystal-clear swimming (100% "Excellent" water quality).
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Zadar)
Protected from open sea waves by the twin islands of Ugljan and Pašman across the Zadar Channel. Kolovare and Borik offer calm conditions during summer mornings and refreshing Maestral in the afternoons.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Zadar
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Iconic Beaches & Coves in Zadar
Plaža Kolovare
Glavno gradsko kupalište Zadra s Plavom zastavom, morskim bazenom, betonskom skakaonicom, finim šljunkom, debelom hladovinom borova i blizinom povijesne jezgre.
Show coves →Plaža Borik
Najpoznatija obiteljska plaža u Zadru s mekim pijeskom u plićaku, šljunčanim dijelom, vodenim parkom na napuhavanje, bazenima i brojnim sportovima na vodi.
Show coves →Punta Bajlo (Arbanasi)
Omiljeno kupalište lokalnih Zadrana na rtu u Arbanasima, s prirodnim hladom borova, ravnim stijenama za sunčanje, stepenicama za ulazak u more i kultnim kafićem.
Show coves →Puntamika (Svjetionik)
Slikoviti šljunčani rt sa svjetionikom i lučicom, poznat po izuzetno čistom moru i najljepšem panoramskom pogledu na povijesni grad Zadar i crkvu sv. Donata.
Show coves →Plaža Diklo
Dugačka obalna šetnica s uređenim šljunčanim uvalama, tuševima, kafićima uz more i pogledom na zalaske sunca iza otoka Ugljana.
Show coves →Quick jump to bays & swimming zones in Zadar
Coastal area of Zadar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Borik
Hotel Donat
Zgon
Coastal area of Zadar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
Coastal area of Zadar offering clear waters, sunbathing spots, and easy access.
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Boat tours & water activities in Zadar
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits in and around Zadar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zadar Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Zadar.
Which are the top "Natural Pine Shade" beaches in Zadar? ▾
There are 7 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Natural Pine Shade" in Zadar. Top verified locations include: Diklo-Sjever (228°), Diklovac-Sjever (263°), Zgon (282°), Hotel Donat (300°), Borik (300°), with 7 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Natural Pine Shade" in Zadar? ▾
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.
Which Zadar beaches are best for families with small kids? ▾
Borik Beach is the top family pick in Zadar due to its sandy-pebble seabed, gentle slope, pine grove shade, and kids amenities.
Can you swim near Zadar Old Town? ▾
Yes, you can swim right off the Riva promenade near the Sea Organ, or walk 5 minutes south to Kolovare Beach, the city’s primary swimming area.
Is the sea clean in Zadar? ▾
Yes. Regular testing by IZOR confirms that Zadar’s beaches, including Kolovare, Borik, and Diklo, maintain top "Excellent" water quality ratings.
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Verified marinas, anchorages, depth limits, VHF channels, and 4-wind shelter index around Zadar.
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 RegionBiograd na Moru Beaches (5)
5 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Bošana, Kumenat, Soline
Guide to Biograd na Moru → Zadar RegionNin Beaches (2)
2 registered beaches & bays, 100% excellent water quality (IZOR), including Ždrijac, Kraljičina Plaža
Guide to Nin → 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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