Family-Friendly Pebble Beaches with Gentle Slope on Vis Island (7)
Guide to 7 family-friendly pebble beaches with gentle shallow entry in Vis (100% "Excellent" water quality). View all 7 beaches on Vis Island →
Wind Patterns & Natural Shelter (Vis Island)
Vis is surrounded by open Adriatic waters, making bay selection essential. During Bora (NE), southern coves (Stiniva, Srebrna, Mala Travna) offer serene calm. During Jugo (SE) swells, Komiža Bay and northern coves (Stončica, Vis harbor) provide protected waters.
During Bora winds, 6 south- and west-facing bays on Vis Island provide calm swimming waters.
During southern Jugo swells, 1 bays along northern shores remain protected with calm seas.
Map of All Beaches & Coves: Vis Island
Interactive map (7 beaches) loads as you scroll…
Iconic Beaches & Coves on Vis Island
Uvala Stiniva
Spektakularna šljunčana uvala skrivena iza 4 metra uskog prolaza među liticama, spomenik prirode.
Uvala Srebrna (Rukavac)
Jedinstvena plaža od velikih glatkih bijelih oblutaka koji na suncu poprimaju srebrnkasti sjaj, okružena borovima.
Uvala Stončica
Plitka pješčana uvala s tirkiznim morem, pješčanim dnom za picigin i tradicionalnom konobom u hladu.
Quick jump to settlements & swimming zones on Vis Island
Grandovac
Prirovo
Srebrna
Uvala Milna
Find accommodation near beaches on Vis Island
Planning a holiday or weekend getaway to Vis Island? Search available apartments, hotels, holiday villas, and seaside rooms near Vis Island beaches and coves.
Boat tours & water activities on Vis Island
Experience breathtaking coves from the sea — book boat excursions, speedboat rentals, guided kayak & SUP tours, snorkeling, and cave visits around Vis Island.
Island Road Trip: Explore Hidden Bays on Vis Island
Many of the most scenic coves and pristine beaches on Vis Island are inaccessible by public bus. Rent a car to explore secret coastal routes, viewpoints, and unspoiled swimming spots at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vis Island Beaches
Useful tips for swimmers, families with children, and boaters visiting Vis Island.
Which are the top "Pebble & Family Friendly" beaches in Vis? ▾
There are 7 officially monitored swimming spots matching "Pebble & Family Friendly" in Vis. Top verified locations include: Kamenice (244°), Uvala Milna (135°), Srebrna (196°), Grandovac (315°), Prirovo (107°), with 7 rated "Excellent" under EU bathing water standards.
How does MareSpot verify "Pebble & Family Friendly" in Vis? ▾
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.
Kako se stiže na otok Vis? ▾
Iz Splita vozi redovni trajekt Split - Vis (plovidba traje oko 2 sata i 15 minuta) te brzi katamaran (cca 1 sat i 30 minuta).
Kako posjetiti Modru špilju na otoku Biševu s Visa? ▾
Iz Komiže svakodnevno polaze brojne izletničke i brze brodice do Modre špilje na obližnjem otoku Biševu (vožnja traje svega 15-20 minuta).
Explore Other Destinations & Islands
Compare sea water quality, cove distribution, and natural wind shelter on neighboring islands and regions.
All Croatian Islands (20)
Comprehensive directory of all 317 official swimming spots across 20 Croatian islands with sea quality ratings.
View all islands → REGIONAL GUIDECentral Dalmatia (Split, Makarska Riviera, Hvar, Brač, Vis)
Zlatni Rat in Bol, Stiniva Cove on Vis, Punta Rata in Brela, Pakleni Islands & Makarska
Guide to Central Dalmatia → ⚓ ISLAND NAUTICAL PILOTMarinas & Anchorages: Vis Island
Verified anchorages, buoy fields, marinas, depth parameters, and 4-wind shelter index around Vis Island.
Open Nautical Pilot → ✈️ ARRIVAL & AIRPORT TRANSFERAirport Transfer & Ferry to Vis Island
Direct route planning, ferry port connections, and fixed-rate airport transfers to Vis Island.
Check Transfer Options → 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 → 🏝️ Kvarner BayKrk Island
The Golden Island: 57 official beaches, turquoise Vela Plaža in Baška, Oprna bay, medicinal Soline mud & pristine waters
Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner BayRab Island
The Island of Sand & Emerald Coves: 38 official beaches, iconic Paradise Beach (Rajska Plaža), Lopar sand dunes & Suha Punta
Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner BayLošinj Island
Island of Vitality & Dolphins: 34 official beaches, turquoise Čikat, Sunčana Uvala, Krivica & sandy Susak Island
Island guide → 🏝️ Kvarner BayCres Island
Untamed wild nature: 26 official beaches, legendary St. John cove beneath Lubenice, Valun & griffon vulture habitats
Island guide →Looking for a sheltered cove on Vis Island today?
Try our interactive wind simulator calculating in real time which of the 7 coves on Vis Island is currently wave-sheltered.