Ovcice Beach
Ovcice is a compact city beach a short walk from central Split, quieter than the busier neighboring Bacvice. It mixes small patches of sand with gravel, pebbles and concrete sunbathing areas, and offers clear, shallow water good for swimming and snorkeling. Cafes, bars, restaurants, showers and rentable sunbeds are all nearby, though facilities can look worn and parking is hard to find.
- Best time:
- Summer for swimming; arrive early in the morning to claim a sandy spot, and evenings/sunset are pleasant and cooler.
- Who it's for:
- Visitors without a car wanting a convenient, relatively calm swim near Split, plus families thanks to the shallow water.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- mixed
“It's a gravel beach but still easy to get into the water”
- Water quality
- clean/clear
“the water is very clean”
- Family friendly
- yes
“very shallow: great if you have children”
- Bar
- yes
“The bar next to the loungers is fast and affordable”
- Restaurant
- yes
“good restaurant nearby”
- Showers
- yes
“Changing rooms and fresh water shower nearby”
- Toilets
- yes
“a very handy bar with clean toilets”
- Parking
- difficult to find
“be prepared to spend a lot of time in search of a parking place”
- Sunbeds
- yes, ~25€ / 70 kuna
“25€ sunbeds or just lay on the concrete”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“really beautiful under the water. Perfect place for snorkeling”
- Diving
- yes
“there is a diving board and deeper water”
- Cleanliness
- mostly clean, some litter
“with a piece of glass/trash here and there”
- Crowd level
- moderate, less crowded than neighbors
“way less noisy, busy and crowded”
Good to know
- Sea urchins in shallows — “lots of sea urchins in the shallows where people were walking”
- Rocky/pebbly entry, tricky access — “the entrance to the water is a bit tricky”
- Glass/trash on beach — “a piece of glass/trash here and there”
- Broken/dilapidated pavements and facilities — “Sidewalks around it are pretty broken up”
Pros
- +Very close to Split city center (~10 min walk)
- +Clear, clean and shallow water
- +Less crowded than nearby Bacvice
- +Showers, changing rooms, cafes, bars and restaurants nearby
- +Sunbeds and umbrellas available to rent
- +Good spot for snorkeling
Cons
- −Pebbles, rocks and concrete rather than full sand — water shoes recommended
- −Sea urchins in the shallows
- −Parking is scarce and time-consuming
- −Facilities and pavements look dilapidated in places
- −Sunbeds can be pricey (~25€)
FAQ
- Is Ovcice a sandy beach?
- Only partly — there are small sandy patches, but much of it is gravel, pebbles and concrete. Beach shoes are advised.
- Can I snorkel at Ovcice?
- Yes, reviewers describe it as beautiful underwater and a good spot for snorkeling.
- How do I get there from Split?
- It's about a 10-minute walk from the city center, just around the corner from Bacvice beach.
- Are there facilities?
- Yes — freshwater showers, changing rooms, cafes, bars, restaurants and rentable sunbeds are nearby, though some look worn.
- Is parking easy?
- No, several visitors report spending a long time searching for a parking spot.
Location
Šetalište Petra Preradovića, 21000, Split, Croatia
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