Ovcice Beach
Ovcice is a small, easy-to-reach city beach in Split with a mix of gravel, pebbles and patches of sand, plus concrete sunbathing terraces. The water is consistently praised as clear and clean, and it's quieter than the busier Bavice beach next door. Facilities include showers, changing rooms, cafes and a restaurant, though some infrastructure looks worn.
- Best time:
- Early morning to bag a sand or shade spot in summer; evenings and sunset are pleasant, and it's reportedly accessible 24 hours for a night swim.
- Who it's for:
- Visitors without a car wanting a clean, low-key swim near central Split, plus families who like 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 crystal clear”
- Family friendly
- yes
“very shallow: great if you have children”
- Bar
- yes
“has bars so you can grab a beverage or a bite to eat”
- Restaurant
- yes
“Changing rooms and fresh water shower nearby along with a restaurant”
- Showers
- yes
“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
“The sun loungers were 70 kuna each for the entire day”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“really beautiful under the water. Perfect place for snorkeling”
- Cleanliness
- mostly clean, some litter
“unfortunately with a piece of glass/trash here and there”
- Crowd level
- moderate, less crowded than neighbors
“way less noisy, busy and crowded”
- Water sports
- jet ski
“You can rent the jetskis nearby”
- Changing facilities
- yes
“Changing rooms and fresh water shower nearby”
- Beach size
- small
“Such a nice little beach tucked away”
Good to know
- sea urchins — “lots of sea urchins in the shallows where people were walking”
- rocky/tricky sea entry — “the entrance to the water is a bit tricky”
- broken glass/trash — “a piece of glass/trash here and there”
- dilapidated/unsafe facilities — “some items just look unsafe”
Pros
- +Crystal-clear, clean water
- +Close to the city center (~10 min walk)
- +Quieter than neighboring beaches
- +Showers, changing rooms, cafes and restaurant nearby
- +Shallow areas good for children
- +Good spot for snorkeling
Cons
- −Gravel/pebbles and concrete sunbathing, limited real sand
- −Sea urchins and rocky entry — water shoes recommended
- −Sunbeds pricey (~25€ / 70 kuna) and sand spots fill early
- −Parking is hard to find
- −Some worn/dilapidated facilities and occasional litter
FAQ
- Is Ovcice a sandy beach?
- Mostly not — it's gravel and pebbles with concrete terraces and only small patches of sand, which fill up early in the day.
- Do I need water shoes?
- Yes, reviewers repeatedly recommend water shoes due to rocks and sea urchins in the shallows.
- How much are sunbeds?
- Roughly 25€ (about 70 kuna) per lounger for the day, with free spots on the concrete if you bring your own towel.
- Can I get there without a car?
- Yes, it's about a 10-minute walk from Split's center; parking nearby is limited and time-consuming.
- Are there facilities and food?
- There are freshwater showers, changing rooms, several cafes, bars and a restaurant nearby, plus clean toilets at the bar.
Location
Šetalište Petra Preradovića, 21000, Split, Croatia
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