28.08.2026
Why Is Bijeca Beach in Medulin So Popular With Families?
Medulin is surrounded by rocky and pebbly shores, but Bijeca offers something different: one kilometre of sand and a gentle entrance to the sea. It is Medulin’s most famous beach and a place where families can comfortably spend an entire summer day.
Sand, Shallow Water and Plenty to Do
The gradual entrance makes Bijeca particularly suitable for families with young children, older visitors and anyone who likes to take their time entering the water.
Children can build sandcastles at the water’s edge or enjoy the waterslide, while adults rent sun loungers and parasols or find a place beneath the trees. Beach volleyball, water sports and nearby cafés add plenty of ways to fill the day.
Where Medulin Plays Picigin
Bijeca is more than a place to swim, it also has its own sporting tradition.
For years, the beach’s sandy shallows have hosted Medulin’s summer picigin tournament. Picigin is a traditional ball game originating from Split. Players leap, dive and splash as they try to keep a small ball from touching the water. The tournament brings together experienced local players, younger teams and curious visitors. It turns the beach into one of Medulin’s liveliest summer meeting places.
Stay Just a Short Walk From Bijeca
Guests at Arena Hotel Holiday are approximately 200 metres from Bijeca, while Park Plaza Belvedere is around 300 metres away.
After a day on the sand, visit Bar & Restaurant Lungomare at Park Plaza Belvedere. Its two terraces, one beside the pool and another only a few metres from the sea, are ideal for a Mediterranean lunch accompanied by a glass of Istrian wine.
Book your stay in Medulin and discover a beach where sand, shallow sea and local summer traditions come together.