Beaches & Lakes · Our pick
Bačvice Beach
Home of picigin
Split’s much-loved sandy bay, a short walk from the centre, where picigin was born.
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About Bačvice Beach
Bačvice is Split’s best-loved beach, a curved bay of sand and gently shelving water a short walk east of the city centre. Shallow and sheltered, it is ideal for children, and it is the birthplace of picigin, the local game in which players keep a small ball in the air while splashing through the shallows. Watch a game or join in, then retreat to one of the cafés and bars lining the bay, which stay lively well into the night. Come early for a quiet swim before the crowds.
Our take
- Sandy city beach
- Shallow water for children
- Watch a game of picigin
- Address
- Split, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bačvice Beach before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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