Plaža Dražice
Plaža Dražice is a lively pebble beach in Biograd na Moru with shallow, clear water and abundant shade, well suited to families. It's packed with amenities — food stalls, cafe bars, playgrounds, showers and rental sunbeds — but that comes with heavy summer crowds, cigarette smoke and persistent beach vendors. Highly rated overall, it delivers a busy resort-style beach experience rather than a quiet natural one.
- Best time:
- Early morning (before 10 am) for space; June or September to avoid peak-August overcrowding.
- Who it's for:
- Families and visitors who want a fully serviced, activity-packed beach and don't mind crowds.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- pebble
“Beautiful pebble beach and mostly clear sea”
- Water quality
- clear, but murky when crowded
“very clear water”
- Family friendly
- yes
“ideal for family with small children”
- Bar
- yes
“cocktail bars”
- Restaurant
- yes
“a lot of bar and restaurant along the beach”
- Showers
- yes
“It has showers on the beach”
- Toilets
- yes
“There are not enough toilet facilities”
- Sunbeds
- yes
“you can rent deck chairs and parasols”
- Cleanliness
- mixed
“cigarette, noise and krkan polluted”
- Crowd level
- very crowded in high season
“In high season it is overcrowded”
- Water sports
- water inflatables
“Water inflatables being charged 80kn per hour”
Good to know
- sea urchins — “some urchines so be careful”
- cigarette smoke — “People smoking everywhere”
- pushy unlicensed vendors — “walnut and olive oil vendors... asking every 5-10 minutes”
Pros
- +Shallow, clear water good for children
- +Plenty of shade from trees
- +Lots of restaurants, cafes and food stalls
- +Playgrounds and children's facilities
- +Showers and rentable sunbeds/parasols
- +Walking distance from hotels
Cons
- −Very overcrowded in high season
- −Pebble surface and sea urchins
- −Widespread cigarette smoke and noise
- −Pushy, unlicensed vendors
- −Paid showers (2kn) that can malfunction; limited toilets
FAQ
- Is Plaža Dražice sandy?
- No, it's a pebble beach with small stones, typical of the area.
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes — shallow water, playgrounds and children's facilities make it family-friendly, though it gets very crowded.
- Are there showers and sunbeds?
- Yes, there are showers (a small paid fee reported) and you can rent deck chairs and parasols.
- How busy does it get?
- Extremely busy in peak season, especially August and midday; arrive early morning for space.
- Any hazards to watch for?
- Sea urchins in the water, plus heavy cigarette smoke and persistent vendors on the beach.
Location
Šetalište Dražice 4, 23210, Biograd na Moru, Croatia
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