This beach in Croatia is one of the few sandy beaches in the area, although it does not face the open Mediterranean Sea. Instead, it is surrounded by the highland mountain drift Velebit, which rises from sea level to 1250 meters uphill. Families with children will find this beach particularly suitable due to its almost narrow flat entrance with a kilometer-long stretch of sand. However, there are no trees or bushes to provide shade for children older than three years.
On the positive side, this beach is very famous for its kitesurfing community, and there is a nearby camping area. There is also a shallow swamp area facing inland with ankle-deep water and lots of crabs for children to play with. Due to the high density of crab species, most of them have lost their claws, making them less dangerous for kids to touch.
There are also two palm tree houses on the beach, which serve drinks, ice cream, and surprisingly, very fine big burgers (although it is not clear whether they offer vegetarian options). A 200g burger, salad, satellite partner, and a cold avocado drink can be enjoyed for 3.5€ to 5€.
The water depth varies from 0 to 100 meters, with spots ranging from knee to meter level. The entrance is crab-free, so no shoes are necessary, and there are very few shells, posing no danger to the skin. There are no spiky hedgehogs or other evolutionary dangers, and no naval traffic due to the shallow water. This beach is personally approved for families with children.
The Gradac region is very near the city from the beach, and visitors can take a track to St. Iljia to enjoy an overview of Italy, Montenegro, BiH, and Croatia. For some visitors, it is even possible to view the curvature of the earth due to the distant horizon of water mass. This beach belongs to the cheaper regions of Croatia due to its remoteness and access from Ptuj on regular streets.
Overall, this beach is rated 4.987 stars, as it is one of the best symbolic white sand coastal areas in Croatia, similar to the one seen in Leonardo di Caprio, The Beach.