Bene Beach
Bene Beach (Kupaliste Bene) is a quiet, rocky swimming spot tucked inside Split's Marjan forest park, framed by pine trees with abundant natural shade and calm, crystal-clear water. Reachable only on foot or via bus 12 (no cars), it feels secluded and rarely crowded, and offers a bar, seasonal restaurant, sunbeds, changing rooms and toilets. It's a favorite for snorkeling and relaxed swimming, though the rocky/concrete entry, sea urchins and occasional upkeep issues are worth noting.
- Best time:
- Late spring through summer (May–September) for the open bar/restaurant and warm calm water; visit for late afternoon to enjoy the shade and sunset.
- Who it's for:
- Snorkelers, families and travelers wanting a shaded, peaceful escape from Split's busy city beaches.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- rock
“Nice rocky beach”
- Water quality
- clear, clean
“crystal clear and clean”
- Family friendly
- yes
“playground for kids”
- Bar
- yes
“Bar with WC and sunbeds”
- Restaurant
- yes
“There is a restaurant here which is closed in winter”
- Showers
- yes
“free showers and changing rooms”
- Toilets
- yes
“With outdoor toilets, a shower”
- Parking
- no direct access; nearest parking 1-2km away, cars/buses not allowed to beach
“A nearest parking place around 1-2km far from the beach”
- Sunbeds
- yes, rental ~20€
“sunbeds (20€)”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“Excellent snorkeling”
- Surfing
- no
“the water was calm and warm. Felt like a lagoon”
- Cleanliness
- mostly clean but mixed reports
“clean clear water”
- Crowd level
- not crowded
“never crowded”
- Water sports
- kayak hire
“kayak hire and sun loungers”
- Changing facilities
- yes
“changing room and toilets”
- Beach size
- small
“this small beach is a true jewel”
Good to know
- sea urchins — “4/5 people got stung by sea urchins”
- sharp rocks / rocky entry — “rocks are sharp and there are lots of urchins”
- broken glass on concrete area — “concrete paved area had smashed bottles on it”
Pros
- +Crystal-clear, calm water good for swimming and snorkeling
- +Plenty of natural shade from pine trees all day
- +Quiet and rarely crowded compared to city beaches
- +Scenic forest setting with lovely sunsets
- +Bar, seasonal restaurant, sunbeds, showers and toilets available
Cons
- −Rocky/concrete entry — water shoes strongly recommended
- −Sea urchins are common near the shore
- −No car or Uber access; reachable only by bus 12 or a ~20-min walk
- −Restaurant/bar limited hours and closed off-season
- −Some reports of litter and run-down upkeep
FAQ
- How do I get to Bene Beach?
- Cars and Ubers can't reach it; take bus 12 or walk about 20 minutes (1.7km) through Marjan park. Nearest parking is roughly 1-2km away.
- Do I need water shoes?
- Yes. The beach is rocky with a concrete jetty and there are many sea urchins, so water shoes are highly recommended.
- Are there facilities like a bar or toilets?
- Yes, there's a bar, changing rooms, showers and toilets, plus a restaurant, though the food service is seasonal and has limited hours.
- Is it good for families?
- Yes — there's a playground and even a small sandy section for kids, though the rocky entry and urchins mean supervision and water shoes help.
Location
Šetalište MarinaTartaglie, 21000, Split, Croatia
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