Kolovare beach

Kolovare Beach is the most popular beach in Zadar, located on the southern outskirts of the city, about 1.5 km from the city center. The relatively small pebbly coastline is right in front of the hotel of the same name, so it is well known to all holidaymakers in this part of Croatia, and the constant mark of its Blue Flag only adds to the attractiveness of rest here. Especially Kolovar is loved by families with children and young people who prefer active water leisure.

Beach description

Picturesque coast of Kolovar length of 350 m is characterized by a narrow elongated shape, but because of a number of attractive factors is very popular among holidaymakers. It is almost impossible to avoid noisy crowds, but the beautiful views and excellent conditions for recreation are worth to choose in favour of this beach.

Kolovar is renowned as the best place for family holidays in Zadar for these nuances:

  • location surrounded by the cool shade of pine trees, which allows you to find a natural shelter in the heat and gives the coast a very picturesque view;
  • Very clean and transparent pebble-bottomed seawater, ideal for diving;
  • waves are almost non-existent, and if they do, they are very small.

Most of the Kolovar coast is covered with fine pebbles, but there are also areas with concrete slabs. The seabed here is also pebbly, but entering the water is very smooth, with a significant part of shallow water. All this ensures the safest rest here, even with small children.

But you should take into account that some parts of the beach have sharp boulders. During the season, it's better to come to the coast early to find a comfortable free place.

When is the best time to go?

Although the summer in Croatia is hot (the temperature can rise up to 30 degrees), but thanks to the sea breezes it is very pleasant - the best time for a beach holiday. If you want to see the sights of this country rich in historical events, it is better to choose tours in spring or autumn: firstly, the weather is comfortable, and secondly, there are not so many tourists in these times of the year, which positively affects prices.

Video: Beach Kolovare

Infrastructure

Kolovar is a well-equipped beach with all signs of developed infrastructure. Vacationers on its coast are available:

  • umbrella and sunbed rent;
  • comfortable changing rooms, showers and public toilets;
  • kiosks where you can buy fruit and sweets and souvenir shops;
  • children's swings in the shade of the trees.

The range of possibilities for water leisure here is also very wide. Catamarans and water skis can be rented, parasailing can be done and there is a dive centre on the coast. There are also trampolines for children, volleyball courts and places to play ping-pong. Near the coast there is a guarded parking lot for cars, and on the beach there are always on duty rescuers.

Near the beach there are many excellent cafes, bars and restaurants, which allows you to brighten up your beach leisure with an excellent pastime in catering establishments, without moving far from the coast. Closest to the coast you can stay at Hotel Kolovare , which is only 100 m from the beach, and along the promenade from it in 15 minutes you can walk to the center of Zadar.

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Useful information

  1. It is necessary to consider that the beach is divided into paid and free plots. In the first case, the price already includes everything necessary for a comfortable stay (umbrellas, sun loungers, comfortable picnic tables), in the second - if you want a comfortable accommodation you will have to pay for the rent of everything you need.
  2. For swimming on Kolovar, as well as on many other Croatian beaches, it is desirable to bring rubber slippers with you to avoid cuts on the rocky bottom.
  3. If you walk along Karma Street just beyond this popular coast, you can find a small secluded wild beach without any infrastructure (only with changing rooms), but also with a very gentle entrance to the water and sand on the seabed at a distance from the coast.

The beach participates in ratings:

21 place in rating Croatia 3 place in rating Zadar
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