Borik Beach
Borik Beach
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3.5
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Zuka C
Hong Kong, China29 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
It's as good beach with both sand and stone parts. Be prepared that there's an entrance fee of 10--15 kuna depending on month. Also there are paid sunbeds ( I paid for two sunbeds and umbrella 75 kunas. Among the beaches that I could reach by feet in Zadar Borik beach seems to be the best one.
Written August 4, 2020
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İlker N
Bucharest, Romania2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
Hi traveller!
It was one of the beaches i have been with my family. It has little sandy part, the water colour was not great. There is option to rent umbrella and chair. It is 75 Kuna to rent 2 chairs and 1 umbrella. I would say it is 3/ 5 as rating.
It was one of the beaches i have been with my family. It has little sandy part, the water colour was not great. There is option to rent umbrella and chair. It is 75 Kuna to rent 2 chairs and 1 umbrella. I would say it is 3/ 5 as rating.
Written September 10, 2021
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Cheshirewoman
cheshire158 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We visited this beach for an afternoonin August. Having read the reviews, we drove here from town. As you hit the coast from the public road, there appeared to be no shade at all on the right. We therefore headed left to the wooded areas (with lots of bars, inflatable obstacle courses, pedalos, small sandy beach etc. Before we got that far, we were informed that we had to pay entrance to get onto this part of the beach. Whilst this was only 15 kns per person, I felt a bit ripped off. This was particularly the case as our landlord later informed us that apparentlyit is illegal to charge this but that the local authority was turning a blind eye and they only charged tourists (who are presumably not aware of this).
Having said that, we were out to spend an afternoon on the beach and decided to go with it so shouldn’t really complain.
The sandy beach area felt a bit dirty. As others have already mentioned it’s artificial and makes the water look quite muddy. We opted to swim in the pebbly area and that was fine.
Facilities are good with plenty of bars, snack places, ice cream stands etc. You could also hire pedaloes (80 kns per hour) and go on the blow up obstacle course (40 kns forhalf an hour).
In summary it was good but overcrowded and there are public beaches that have clearer water. It’s main benefit for us were the many shady areas which are necessary in high season in the blazing sun.
As we left, we found that the sunny public beach area was heaving with locals who were arriving for an after work chill out. So if you are planning to arrive later in the day, parking could be an issue.
Having said that, we were out to spend an afternoon on the beach and decided to go with it so shouldn’t really complain.
The sandy beach area felt a bit dirty. As others have already mentioned it’s artificial and makes the water look quite muddy. We opted to swim in the pebbly area and that was fine.
Facilities are good with plenty of bars, snack places, ice cream stands etc. You could also hire pedaloes (80 kns per hour) and go on the blow up obstacle course (40 kns forhalf an hour).
In summary it was good but overcrowded and there are public beaches that have clearer water. It’s main benefit for us were the many shady areas which are necessary in high season in the blazing sun.
As we left, we found that the sunny public beach area was heaving with locals who were arriving for an after work chill out. So if you are planning to arrive later in the day, parking could be an issue.
Written August 14, 2018
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Bohdan
Kyiv, Ukraine1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Couples
In general, it’s not a bad restaurant, but I would like to draw the attention of the management and owners, that there is no client orienteering strategy at the moment.
I left a decent amount during my vocation, but I won’t you recommend this place and it’s because of relation to the client: the DJ ruined everything, I asked to change the music, but he said that he can’t do it. Then I asked waiter who is in charge for that, she told took me to the person who is responsible for that (I don’t know how was he a manager or the Owner) and he even talk to me just refused through the waiter
So it’s up to you, but as for me it was my the last visit to the place…
I left a decent amount during my vocation, but I won’t you recommend this place and it’s because of relation to the client: the DJ ruined everything, I asked to change the music, but he said that he can’t do it. Then I asked waiter who is in charge for that, she told took me to the person who is responsible for that (I don’t know how was he a manager or the Owner) and he even talk to me just refused through the waiter
So it’s up to you, but as for me it was my the last visit to the place…
Written July 1, 2021
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Ágnes K
Budapest, Hungary192 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
The entrance fee does not include any service, they charge you even for the toilet separately. And they have a short sandy section, but you can't walk in the beach not even there, it's full of sharp stones. Food options are also few and lame. Go to the queen's beach in Nin instead or just jump in the water from the old city corso in Zadar.
Written August 24, 2020
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Katie92x
Barrowford, UK3 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Visited this beach the first day we got to Zadar and was greeted by what I can only describe as a Dwayne Johnson wannabe with a security t shirt on (legit) demanding it was a “privit bich” and we had to pay to walk the 5 steps across his “privit bich”! There are so many more beautiful beaches and spots around the area I wouldn’t waste precious time in visiting it !
Written August 21, 2019
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Rellock
St. Albans, UK27 contributions
Aug 2019
Walking round the coast led us to this artificial, concrete slab of a so called beach. We were stopped at the entrance by an "alleged" security guard who demanded payment to enter. Attempted to explain that we were only walking through the area and needed to access a road on the far side of this development, but to no avail. After losing the will to live we left and detoured around, which was a blessing, as the natural beaches were far superior to the concrete slabs we had seen. Found out after the event that the law has changed in Croatia and people should have free access to all beaches and charging is now not allowed, unless using facilities provided by vendors. We found much nicer beaches in the general area, without aggressive guards demanding money.
Give this one a miss !
Give this one a miss !
Written August 17, 2019
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EdWillyD
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
In the immediate Zadar area, Kolovare beach is better, IMO. Borik beach is sand, but if you've been to any beautiful golden or white sandy beaches like many in Australia or Italy, this is not the same sand. It's a bit coarser and is brown and slightly dirty looking. Water is not the beautiful clear blue waters of nearby island beaches. Water is green due to rocks underneath. Kolovare has no sand, but the pebbles/gravel (look to have been artificially laid down) are clean. Kolovare also seems to be more popular with the locals. Honestly though, if you're coming from abroad, don't come to Zadar for a beach holiday. You'd rather go to a beach on one of the nearby islands, or better yet Split or Dubrovnik and their islands.
Written May 13, 2017
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Lucia_Gashi
London, UK9 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Still quiet shaken by the verbal and physical abuse we received by the security of the Falkensteiner hotel who are collecting money for the beach entrance. It was disgraceful.
Written August 29, 2019
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CJM601954
London, UK110 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Good range of beach bars, showers and toilets. Beautiful views over the old town. Woodland comes right down to the beach so providing plenty of shade. Breeze from the sea helps to stay cool. Downside is that beach is rocky so need beach shoes.
Written July 10, 2016
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Jan58
england2 contributions
We are calling here on a cruise is it easy to get to the beach from the port
Tourist524202
Kinrooi, Belgium
Hello do we need to pay intrance for the beach
Zuka C
Hong Kong, China29 contributions
Yes, 15 kunas. Also sunbeds are paid (75 kunas).
Borik Beach (Zadar) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Borik Beach:
- (0.00 mi) Campiente Ferienanlage Borik
- (0.03 mi) Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana - Adults Only
- (0.07 mi) Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
- (0.10 mi) Hotel Donat
- (0.12 mi) Camp Chalet Borik
- Restaurants near Borik Beach:
- (0.00 mi) Restaurant Magnolia
- (0.04 mi) Konoba Mičić
- (0.19 mi) Burgers & More
- (0.16 mi) Congo pizza/pasta
- (0.26 mi) Punta