Plaža Uskok Zadar
Plaža Uskok is a small, clean public pebble-and-rock beach in Zadar with clear, shallow water suited to families. It stands out for excellent accessibility, including wheelchair access and an assistance service for people with disabilities, plus a playground, shade from olive trees, and nearby bars and restaurants. Facilities are solid but showers are paid, and the rocky entry can be tricky underfoot.
- Best time:
- Late spring to early autumn; arrive in the morning for parking and to enjoy olive-tree shade before the midday sun.
- Who it's for:
- Families with children and visitors needing accessible facilities who prefer a calm, less crowded city beach.
The facts
- Sand / surface
- pebble
“Public pebble rocky beach with clear waters”
- Water quality
- clear/clean
“clean water and inclusive access”
- Family friendly
- yes
“Offers a small playground for kids”
- Bar
- yes
“big bar with good coffee, beer”
- Restaurant
- yes
“it has a restaurant, and a small kiosk”
- Showers
- yes
“the showers for 2kn per 1 minute”
- Toilets
- yes
“There is a WC behind the restaurant”
- Parking
- yes, 2kn per hour or free nearby
“Parking next to it in price 2kn per hour or for free around”
- Sunbeds
- yes, 20 kn per day
“a sunbed for 20 kn per day”
- Snorkeling
- yes
“We went with diving goggles and saw loads of fish”
- Cleanliness
- generally clean but occasional litter
“found a lot of plastic garbage, which has been laying there”
- Crowd level
- not crowded
“It wasn't to crowded compared to some of the other city beaches”
- Changing facilities
- yes
“changing rooms”
- Beach size
- small
“Small beach which I have visited on my hiking way”
Good to know
- Sharp/slippery rocks entering water — “unless you wanna cut your skin with the sharp stones”
- Broken glass on the gravel — “watch out for the broken glass on the gravel”
- Oil smell from ships — “there is a smell of oil, maybe from the ships”
Pros
- +Clean, clear and shallow water good for kids
- +Strong accessibility with wheelchair access and disability assistance
- +Playground, shade trees and benches
- +Nearby parking (2kn/hour or free around) and eateries
- +Generally quiet and not overcrowded
Cons
- −Showers are paid (around 2kn per minute)
- −Rocky, slippery entry — water shoes recommended
- −Occasional litter and broken glass reported
- −Reported oil smell, possibly from ships
- −Bar/kiosk prices can be a bit high
FAQ
- Is Plaža Uskok suitable for children?
- Yes — the water is shallow and clear, and there is a playground, though water shoes are advised for the rocky entry.
- Is the beach wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, reviewers mention wheelchair access, a beach wheelchair and an assistance service for people with disabilities.
- Are there showers and toilets?
- Yes, there are toilets and freshwater showers, but the showers are paid (coin-operated, around 2kn per minute).
- Is there parking nearby?
- Yes, paid parking is next to the beach at about 2kn per hour, with some free spots around.
- Do I need water shoes?
- Recommended — the beach and seabed have sharp, slippery rocks that can cut your feet.
Location
Obala kneza Trpimira 55, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
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