Summer is the time for a long-awaited vacation, both for parents and children.
Are you planning a vacation with the whole family? Where should you direct your gaze? Which vacation spot on the map of the globe is best for you and your child?
Do not doubt! The best place to relax with children is the sandy beaches of Croatia!
Croatia can be compared to a space country. There are many small island planets that are picturesquely scattered along the Adriatic coast. Each island planet is happy to give you something special, something that you and your baby will remember for years to come. The price of living will cost you from 200€ up to 6000€ per day.
It all depends on the scope of your imagination and the ability to pay it to your wallet. You can save a lot by purchasing Hot Tours. Many people traveling with families have long turned their attention to the possibility of renting apartments. These services are provided by small private hotels and can reduce living expenses by up to 10%. They will offer you privacy, comfort, and coziness.
When traveling with a child, it is advisable to first clarify the conditions of residence. However, you can see the specific costs only after you clearly decide on the place of rest, hotel, and time.
Approximate prices: a can of Cola - 2€; Big Mac - 2,5€; average lunch in a restaurant 7-20€; taxi services - 7€ / 10 km; car rental class "B" - from 30€ per day.
The beaches in Croatia are municipal. Going to the beach at the hotel, your family receives all the amenities for free. If you decide to visit another beach with your family, then you will have to pay for an umbrella and a sunbed. It will cost you between €2 and €14 per day.
Cheat sheet for the most visited sandy beaches in Croatia:
- Lap ad beach (Dubrovnik town);
- Mlaska beach (Hvar);
- Klimno Wau beach (Krk island);
- beaches on the island of Rab;
- Lumbarda beach (Korcula island).
All beaches are located a stone's throw from the hotels. However, the sandy beach in the town of Dubrovnik is certainly recognized as the pride among them. This old Croatian cozy town is famous for its unique historical atmosphere and comfortable, clean beach in Dubrovnik itself.
This is Lapad beach, which has won love among tourists of the sandy beaches of Croatia of different ages. You will quickly find four hotels, tennis courts, restaurants, and cafes to suit every taste and choice. We did not forget here about clean locker rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, and showers.
Uvala Lapad is a beach for families with kids. It is not only sandy but also the entry into the sea is gentle. Do not bypass your attention and the pedestrian zone of Lapad. During the day you can buy souvenirs for yourself and toys for your child, and in the evening, the whole family can walk under the soft light of lanterns and fill your soul and body with the healing aromatic air of Croatia.
But there are also less famous, but very beloved by European families, beaches, they are beautiful, comfortable and most importantly safe for children. One of these sandy beaches of Croatia, deserving your attention, is located on the Istrian peninsula. Near the town of Pula, opposite the Vera, there is Sandy Bay - a great place to relax with the whole family.
There is a beautiful sandy beach in Medulin. The entry into the sea is shallow here, it is ideal for a safe holiday with small children.
On the island of Brac, this is Central Dalmatia, near the town of Split there is a recreation complex Waterman Resorts. It includes the Cactus Hotel (three stars) and two beaches, one of which is sandy.
The island of Korcula will be happy to offer your family sandy beaches, which are located in quiet, cozy, calm, and charming bays. Here there are interesting activities for adults, and children will simply be delighted with the proposed water activities.
On the island of Mlini near the village of Srebreno, there is a quiet and cozy sandy beach with a gentle entry into the warm sea waters. This place is ideal for a family who prefers peace and quiet.
A well-groomed and comfortable sandy beach on the island of Rab near the ancient and very beautiful town of Rab.
It is worth paying attention to the island of Krk. On this island, there is the town of Baska, and next to it the sandy strip of the coast stretches for 1.8 km.
And finally, since your vacation should be safe for the child, one very important tip. Many sandy beaches of Croatia are located in areas where the cleanest water of the Adriatic coast, sea urchins adore living in clear seawater. Hedgehogs, of course, do not bite, but the pricks of their thorns are extremely painful. And if the needle of such a “neighbor” remains in the leg, you must definitely consult a doctor. In order to avoid such troubles, swim in the sea without taking off your beach slippers. Slippers are easy to buy at the entrance to the beach.
Any decision you make for your family vacation in Croatia will give you unforgettable moments in life. This is a trip to the Brijuni National Park (Istria), where deer roam freely and eat from their hands. This is the Premanturu National Reserve. Walking around the city of Pula, reminiscent of an Italian city of the Middle Ages, will be remembered. And most importantly, the sandy beaches of Croatia will forever remain in your memory.