{"id":2425,"date":"2025-11-25T16:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/golden-wave-beach-plage-zadar\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:11:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:11:32","slug":"golden-wave-beach-plaza-zadar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/golden-wave-beach-plaza-zadar\/","title":{"rendered":"Pla\u017ea Zlatni Val (Zadar): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located just a few minutes’ walk from Zadar’s old town, Golden Wave Beach <\/em>(Pla\u017ea Zlatni Val<\/em>) 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. <\/p>\n\n

Here are our useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Golden Wave beach in Zadar.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Is Pla\u017ea Zlatni Val worth it?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes, Zlatni Val<\/em> Beach (Pla\u017ea in Croatian), also known as Golden Wave Beach<\/em>, is a beautiful beach well worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n

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 Pla\u017ea Kolovar\u00e9 <\/a>or Pla\u017ea 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. <\/p>\n\n

This is one of Zadar’s best beaches and activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN Zadar<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical center<\/strong>Bastion Heritage Hotel – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marina de Borik<\/strong>Hyatt Regency Zadar Hotel – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the coast<\/strong>Hotel Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See our selection of the best hotels in Zadar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beach type: sandy, supervised…<\/h2>\n\n

Sand or no sand?<\/h3>\n\n

You won’t find any sand. The waterfront is a large concrete avenue, with a pleasant wooded park behind.<\/p>\n\n

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OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT \nCroatia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n