Nin Laguna beach
Nin Laguna (Ninska Laguna) is a long, sandy Dalmatian beach with famously shallow, warm and gently sloping water, making it a favourite for families with small children and non-swimmers. It offers scenic views of Mount Velebit and is known for natural healing mud pools. Facilities include beach bars, fast food, showers and toilets, but natural shade is scarce and parking is paid.
- Best time:
- July–August for warmest water and mud treatments; arrive early in the morning to secure an umbrella and a shaded spot, as it gets very popular.
- Who it's for:
- Families with young kids, non-swimmers, kite surfers, and anyone seeking shallow warm water plus a wellness mud experience.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- sand
“Sandy beach with almost no shade”
- Water quality
- mixed
“Shallow water + a lot a people = murky water”
- Family friendly
- yes
“perfect for families and kids”
- Bar
- yes
“Two beach bars serving drinks and some food up to 1830”
- Restaurant
- yes
“there is a restaurant on site”
- Showers
- yes
“Has showers and toilets which is very good”
- Toilets
- yes
“Has showers and toilets”
- Parking
- yes, paid ~5-7€/day
“Parking is 7€ per day”
- Sunbeds
- yes, ~20€/day umbrella + 2 sunbeds
“Umbrella and 2 sunbeds 20€/day”
- Cleanliness
- clean
“Its clean and less stoney than other places”
- Crowd level
- busy
“Get there early as it is very popular”
- Water sports
- kite surfing
“ideal for children, kite surfers”
- Beach size
- large
“one of Croatia’s longest sandy stretches, nearly 8 km”
Good to know
- Strong wind — “Could be windy (really windy) sometimes”
- Little to no natural shade / sun exposure — “Sandy beach with almost no shade”
- Strict parking enforcement / fines — “all got ticket 60€ because there is a no parking sign”
Pros
- +Soft sandy beach, rare in Dalmatia
- +Very shallow, warm and calm water ideal for kids
- +Natural healing mud pools on site
- +Stunning views of Mount Velebit mountains
- +Bars, fast food, showers and toilets available
Cons
- −Almost no natural shade
- −Can get very windy
- −Water can turn murky when crowded
- −Paid parking (~5-7€) and expensive sunbeds (~20€)
- −Some sunbeds/umbrellas in disrepair; often cash-only
FAQ
- Is Nin Laguna beach good for young children?
- Yes, the water is very shallow, warm and gently sloping, making it one of the safest beaches for small kids and non-swimmers.
- Is there shade on the beach?
- Natural shade is very limited, so bring sunscreen or rent an umbrella (around 20€ with two sunbeds).
- How much is parking?
- Reviewers report paid parking of roughly 5–7€ per day; note strict enforcement with fines for roadside parking.
- What is the healing mud?
- There are natural mineral mud (peloid) pools nearby that visitors smear on their skin as a popular wellness experience, especially in summer.
- Are there facilities like toilets and food?
- Yes, there are showers, toilets, beach bars and fast food stands, though food service can be slow.
Location
23232, Nin, Croatia
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