Located just a few minutes’ walk from Zadar’s old town, Golden Wave Beach (Plaža Zlatni Val) is a mixture of a tree-lined public park and an urban beach, ideal for a swim break between 2 visits. With its typical concrete platforms and crystal-clear water, it offers a convenient and authentic spot to enjoy the sea without leaving the center.
Here are our useful tips for planning your visit to the Golden Wave beach in Zadar.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.
Is Plaža Zlatni Val worth it?
Yes, Zlatni Val Beach (Plaža in Croatian), also known as Golden Wave Beach, is a beautiful beach well worth a visit.
It’s perfect if you’re looking for a quiet spot to swim in Zadar, without the hustle and bustle of the more central beaches. Most of the shoreline is made up of concrete areas, with easy access to the water via ladders. The water is generally very Claire, and the absence of sand makes it ideal for a quick swim. The atmosphere is rather local, with fewer tourists than at Plaža Kolovaré or Plaža Uskok. If you’re looking for a simple, convenient and peaceful place to enjoy the sea, this beach is a good choice. We really liked the wooded park where you can lie on the grass, in the shade of the trees, close to the water.
This is one of Zadar’s best beaches!
Beach type: sandy, supervised…
Sand or no sand?
You won’t find any sand. The waterfront is a large concrete avenue, with a pleasant wooded park behind.
Swimming conditions and supervision
Access to the water is via ladders, so be careful if you’re with the family.
However, we couldn’t find any verified information on beach surveillance.
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Installations
There are showers, changing rooms, street workout facilities and toilets.
Access to Plaža Zlatni Val, Zadar
Where is Golden Wave Beach?
- In the city of Zadar
- About 15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by car from the historic center
- Near Plaža Kolovaré
Access by car and parking
Access by car from the center of Zadar is easy, via a wide, paved road. You’ll find parking spaces along the street overlooking the beach, or in the adjacent streets. Please note that space is limited, so in high season we recommend arriving early.
Access from the parking lot
The parking lot is on high ground and access to the beach is via stairs.
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Public transport access
If you’re taking public transport, the nearest stop is “Bolnica (B)”. served by the city’s No. 2 bus line, is the nearest stop. It’s just a 5-minute walk away.
To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the route maps, timetables and fares here.
Useful information
Dog
We didn’t see any signs regarding dog access to the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access.
With children
Although there’s no sand, we found this beach ideal for a family day out. In fact, the wooded park is ideal for settling down with children and letting them run around. However, the presence of ladders to access the water means that children will need to be accompanied when swimming.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
There’s a restaurant bar on site for refreshments.
Alternatively, as this beach is close to the heart of Zadar, check out our selection of restaurants (coming soon) to enjoy before or after your visit to the beach.
Hotels
You’re close to the center of Zadar. Here are our recommendations:
