Žnjan

Split's largest modern beach with facilities for families and beach time, but far from the Old Town. Better for longer stays focused on beach and quiet residential setting than nightlife and central sightseeing.

Žnjan is a newer residential neighborhood on Split's eastern edge, built around the city's largest urban beach. This is where you get a full beach setup with modern facilities - the area has been developed with a modern promenade, beach bars, shops, and a parking garage. The beach has clear water and pebble shores along a long coastline. In summer the promenade fills with families, joggers, and beachgoers. For kids there are activities - trampolines, bouncy castles, scooters, aquazone, paddleboats, indoor games hall. The modern infrastructure makes it feel more like a purpose-built beach resort than an organic neighborhood. It's far from the Old Town - you need public transport (bus #8 from the Green Market at Silver Gate) or taxi to reach the historic center. This distance means you're not walking to Old Town for dinner or nightlife, though the beach area has its own dining. The residential parts house local families in modern apartment blocks. People report feeling safe with families and some security around, but it lacks the social scene of central neighborhoods. English is spoken at tourist beach businesses. The main appeal is a large modern beach with space even in peak season - better for longer stays focused on beach time and a quieter pace. Croatian beaches can have sea urchins, so water shoes help.