Plaža Čista
Plaža Čista near Kolan on Pag island is a highly rated mixed sand-and-pebble beach known for shallow, clear, calm water and a gentle entry, making it a favorite with families. On-site amenities include a restaurant, beach bar, toilets, showers, and umbrella and sunbed rentals, with several paid parking areas nearby. Natural shade is limited, so many visitors bring their own or rent parasols.
- Best time:
- Summer for warm swimming; arrive early in the morning to secure a spot and avoid midday crowds on sunny days.
- Who it's for:
- Families with young children and non-swimmers wanting shallow, calm water and full beach services.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- mixed
“Beach is a combination of sand and little stones”
- Water quality
- clear, clean
“Very clean And crystal clear beach”
- Family friendly
- yes
“Perfect place for families, very nice beach, our children were very happy”
- Bar
- yes
“There is a beach bar and pedal boat hire”
- Restaurant
- yes
“Great restaurant right on the beach and a bar too”
- Showers
- yes
“if you and a shower that will be 1 euro for 30 seconds”
- Toilets
- yes
“Clean toilets, some bars”
- Parking
- yes, paid (10-30kn); options near Novalja 10kn/20kn, some free
“three parking places, closest to Novalija 10hrk, middle 20hrk, last one seems to be free”
- Sunbeds
- yes, rental ~20-45 EUR/day
“the sun beads on top are 45 euro for the whole day”
- Cleanliness
- very clean
“There was no garbage”
- Crowd level
- moderate; quieter early or at the corners
“Not crowded since it is a few minutes drive outside od Novalja”
- Water sports
- paddleboard, pedal boat hire
“very nice calm water for paddleboard; There is a beach bar and pedal boat hire”
- Beach size
- medium
“it gets calmer when you walk to the corner of the beach”
Good to know
- Offshore/land wind can blow inflatables out to sea — “beware of wind from the land that can take inflating unicorns or other toys to the sea”
- Some rocks mixed into the sand — “It's mostly sandy but there are still some rocks”
Pros
- +Clean, crystal-clear and shallow water ideal for kids
- +Gentle sandy entry with no sea urchins reported
- +Restaurant, bar and snacks (ice cream, corn, drinks) on site
- +Toilets, showers, sunbed and umbrella rentals available
- +Multiple parking options, some cheap or free
- +Quieter corners for those seeking calm
Cons
- −Little natural shade — bring your own or pay for a parasol
- −Some rocks mixed with the sand
- −Limited food beyond ice cream at times
- −Reported card surcharge/tip at the restaurant
- −Can get crowded on sunny days
FAQ
- Is Plaža Čista good for young children?
- Yes, reviewers repeatedly praise the shallow, calm water and gentle sandy entry as excellent for small kids and non-swimmers.
- Is there parking?
- Yes, there are several parking areas near the beach with prices around 10-30 kn; one lot is reportedly free.
- Is there shade on the beach?
- Natural shade is limited. You can rent an umbrella (around 22-30 EUR/day) or bring your own.
- Are there food and drinks?
- Yes, there's a beach restaurant and bar, plus snacks like ice cream and corn, though one reviewer noted limited hot-food options at times.
Location
23251, Kolan, Croatia
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