Bacvice Beach — Attraction in Grad Split

I recently visited one of the most beautiful city beaches in the world, nestled in the picturesque coastal city of Split. Bacvice Beach, renowned for its stunning views and crystal-clear waters, should have been a haven of relaxation and beauty. Unfortunately, my experience was marred by the unsightly graffiti that seemed to cover every surface in sight.

The natural beauty of the beach is undeniable; the azure waters and golden sands are nothing short of breathtaking. However, this charm is completely overshadowed by the rampant vandalism. Graffiti is splashed across the promenade, beachside walls, and even the benches, creating an atmosphere of neglect and disrespect. It's disheartening to see such a gorgeous location marred by careless defacement.

Instead of focusing on the tranquil waves or enjoying a peaceful walk, my attention was constantly drawn to the glaring tags and poorly executed spray paint. The graffiti is not only an eyesore but also detracts from the overall ambiance that a beach of this caliber should offer.

It's a real shame that the local authorities haven't taken stronger measures to clean up and protect this gem of a beach. The presence of graffiti suggests a lack of pride in maintaining what should be a pristine and welcoming environment for both locals and tourists alike. Until something is done to address this issue, Bacvice Beach will remain a disappointing blemish on Split's otherwise...

Great sandy lagoon for families and little kids. Fantastic for playing "picigin" and wading. About 1 km, 20 min walk from the old city center, and only 10 minutes from the ferry harbor/train station/bus station.

Not the prettiest beach. As of September 2025 lots of construction nearby.

There are showers and potable water available free of charge right on the beach. Changing booths available.

You can rent plastic lounge chairs and beach umbrellas. Plenty of space on the nearby concrete waterfront if you prefer to lay down your towel and sunbathe.

Limited shade from trees available.

It looked like there were a couple of bars near. Not sure if any toilets were available.

It felt like we had to wade forever (about 20 meters) to be able to finally start swimming. Nearby you can get in deeper water via a ladder or jump off rocks.

Extra points for the sand. Most Croatian beaches nowdays have imported white "sand" which is just a bit finer than pea gravel. I don't remember the last time I was on a beach that had what I consider "local"...

That was the first beach we visited as we arrived in Split. Honestly, it’s a shock. Yes, it was a national holiday, and yes, it was packed. But it doesn’t change the fact that the facilities of the beach simply don’t exist. And this is so far true about a lot of beaches in Croatia. In Bacvice, they charge you 25 euro for a sun chair. Where does the money go? There is no public toilet, except for an abandoned building that looks like it’s been there since war times, ofc it doesn’t function. To change into your bathing suit you have to walk 500m to another part of the beach and undress in a place that again smells of urine and has no hooks. Like really, who needs hooks in a changing cabin if you can put your wet clothes on the dirty sand huh. People have to place their towels and belongings just somewhere along the dirty stones that smell of urine. It’s truly sad what is happening to Croatian tourism. And yes, you can call me spoiled, but those are the basic things people need for a...