One of the best things about a Split stag do is that the beach is in town. Bačvice is a few minutes from the Old Town, and quieter coves are a short walk away. Here are the beaches worth knowing.
Split beaches at a glance
Bačvice
sandy beach near the Old Town
1908
picigin started at Bačvice
23.6°C
sea temperature in August
Kašjuni
pebble beach below Marjan
€150
fine for swimwear in town
The beaches
🏖️ Bačvice
The city beach – sandy, shallow and next to the beach bars. The home of picigin.
🪨 Kašjuni
Small pebbles below Marjan hill – quieter and clearer water.
🌊 Kaštelet
A pebble beach about 20 minutes’ walk from the centre.
🌅 Žnjan
A long beach east of the centre, renovated in 2025 – space for big groups.
🏐 Picigin
Keep a small ball in the air in shallow water – Split’s own beach game.
A beach day
Morning after
Bačvice
A swim and picigin to cure the hangover.
Afternoon
Beach club
Drinks and music by the sea.
Remember
Cover up
Put a shirt on before walking back into town – or pay €150.
More on the water
FAQ
What is the best beach in Split for a stag do?
Bačvice – sandy, close to the Old Town and next to the beach bars.
What is picigin?
A local game of keeping a small ball in the air in shallow water. It started on Bačvice in 1908.
Can we walk into town in swimwear?
No – swimwear or a bare chest in the centre is fined €150.
When is the sea warm enough?
From June to September; in August it averages around 23–24°C.
