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The Best Beaches in Trogir

The five beaches we actually swim at around Trogir — clear-water pebble and rock, from lively to quiet. A short, honest profile of each, and where I'd go depending on where you're staying.

Our five favourites

The beaches we actually swim at

Not a ranking — five beaches we genuinely use, set out roughly by where they sit, from the mainland out along Čiovo to Slatine. Tap a pin to jump to its profile.

Map of the Trogir coast marking our five favourite beaches: Medena and Seget Donji on the mainland, Okrug Gornji and Labadusa on Čiovo, and Kava at Slatine to the east

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Medena beach in Seget: sunbeds and folded umbrellas along the pebble shore, clear shallow water and the islands beyond

Medena

Seget · west of Trogir
Best for
Families and an active, all-day beach
Vibe
Easygoing family resort
Beach type
Long, gently shelving pebble
Facilities
Good — resort behind it, cafés, loungers, water sports, easy parking
Good to know
The western end is calmer if you want a little more space
The pebble town beach at Seget Donji with clear water and the promenade📷 Our photo · Seget Donji

Seget Donji beach

Next to Trogir · on the mainland
Best for
An easy swim if you're staying in Seget or by the marina
Vibe
Quiet and local, low-key
Beach type
Pebble town beach along the promenade
Facilities
Modest — a few cafés and the promenade nearby
Good to know
Handy if you're based here — a practical local swim rather than a destination beach, a few minutes' walk from the family-run apartments in Seget Donji
Okrug Gornji beach on Čiovo — sun umbrellas and swimmers, with the town behind

Okrug Gornji ("Copacabana")

Čiovo · ~10 min from Trogir
Best for
A lively, easy beach day with everything on hand
Vibe
Busy and sociable — the closest thing to a resort strip near Trogir
Beach type
Long pebble beach with a paved promenade
Facilities
Plenty — bars, cafés, loungers, pedalos, showers; bus and taxi access
Good to know
Packed in August — come early for a spot

Labadusa

Čiovo, the Okrug side · pebble & rock
Best for
Snorkelling and clearer water
Vibe
Relaxed — a step quieter than Okrug's main strip
Beach type
Pebble with rocky edges and clear water
Facilities
A beach bar and some shade; bring water shoes for the rocks
Good to know
The rocky sections are where the snorkelling is best
A quiet pebble cove with pines leaning over clear water on Čiovo📷 Our photo · Čiovo

Kava, Slatine

East end of Čiovo, towards Slatine
Best for
A quiet, natural swim away from the crowds
Vibe
Calm and undeveloped — local rather than touristy
Beach type
Clear-water pebble and rock coves with pine shade
Facilities
Minimal — bring your own food and water
Good to know
It's a drive out towards Slatine; a car makes it easy, or take the seasonal boat, which calls at Slatine
Where I'd swim

Where I'd swim depends on where you're staying. Based in Seget? The Seget Donji beach and Medena are on your doorstep. In or near the old town? Okrug is the easy, lively choice. For snorkelling, head to Labadusa; for a quiet, natural day, drive out to Kava at Slatine and take your own food and water. Seget Donji is my practical local pick when I'm here — but the best beach is often the one closest to your bed.

Also worth knowing

Bonus: Pantan, for families

Not one of my five favourites — but families ask about Pantan so often that it has earned its own honest entry.

The flat, partly sandy beach at Pantan east of Trogir, where the river meets the sea by the nature reserve

Pantan

East of the old town · by the Pantan nature reserve
Best for
Young children — flat, shallow water and the closest thing to sand right by Trogir
Vibe
Natural and unpolished, where the river meets the sea beside the reserve
Beach type
Partly sandy with fine pebble — water shoes still help
Facilities
Modest — the Mlinice Pantan konoba nearby; an easy walk or short bus from town
Good to know
Not my first pick for clear water and longer swims — it's shallower and less clear than the Čiovo beaches, and only partly sandy. For the real thing, see the sandy beaches within an easy drive of Trogir
📹 Our video · Seget Donji
The Seget Donji town beach, as it actually is. A short clip from the promenade — clear, calm water and no crowds to fight. This is the practical local swim we mean. · Seget Donji

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The clearest water is offshore

The Blue Lagoon and the coves of Šolta are only reachable by boat — and they're the best swimming around Trogir. See our Blue Lagoon tour guide.

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FAQ

Trogir beaches — common questions

Does Trogir have sandy beaches?

Mostly no — Trogir's beaches are pebble and rock with clear water. The closest to sand is Pantan, east of the old town by a nature reserve, which is shallow and partly sandy and good for children. For proper sand, three beaches sit within an easy drive — see our sandy beaches near Trogir guide.

Which is the best beach near Trogir for families?

Medena Beach in Seget is the easiest family choice: a long, gently shelving pebble beach with shade, cafés, facilities and easy parking. Pantan is the runner-up thanks to its shallow water.

How do you get to Okrug beach from Trogir?

Okrug Gornji is on Čiovo, about 10 minutes by car or taxi from the old town, and is also reachable by local bus. In peak season arrive early to claim a spot on the busy promenade.

Are there quiet beaches near Trogir?

Yes. The far side of Čiovo has small coves such as Kava and Mavarčica with crystal water, pine shade and few crowds. They have minimal facilities, so bring what you need — a car or scooter makes them much easier to reach.

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A base on Čiovo or in Seget puts the best beaches minutes away — many places have a pool and a private stretch of shore.

Ante, who writes and photographs Trogir Insider, on a rented scooter on Brač island
About the author

Hi, I'm Ante. My family has been connected to Trogir for many years and we've spent countless summers here. This guide shares the places we genuinely recommend, along with honest advice on what is—and isn't—worth your time.

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