You love traveling and you’re planning your holiday in Šibenik, but you’re not sure what to do with your pet? You can relax because there is no reason for you to leave your furry friend behind when you can all enjoy a great vacation together.
Šibenik is one of the most beautiful and popular Dalmatian travel destinations. This charming medieval city will amaze you with its rich history, lovely sights, gorgeous accommodations, breathtaking nature parks, and alluring beaches.
So, bring your pet with you and explore pet-friendly beaches in the Šibenik area and enjoy a great holiday with your whole family.
Beach Stara škola - Vodice
In the heart of the Dalmatian town Vodice, which is located just 20 minutes of drive from the historic city of Šibenik, is the official dog beach Stara Škola. With crystal-clear water and a great location, this pebble beach is very popular with families on vacation as well as locals.
It is important to note that despite the many restaurants and bars on the beach, there is no water or showers available, so be sure to pack everything your pet will need in order to have an amazing day.
Bristak beach - Tribunj
There is a beautiful beach called Bristak located in Tribunj, near the town of Vodice. One part of the beach is reserved for the dogs and their owners, and there is also a fenced part of the beach made especially for children. For these reasons, the beach is very popular among families with children and pets.
You can find a restaurant and a bar near the beach, as well as the playground. It’s also possible to rent sunbeds and parasols at the beach.
Velika i Mala Raduča - Primošten
Velika and Mala Raduča are the two most popular and beautiful beaches in Primošten, a beautiful town located in the Šibenik region. The beaches are located on opposite sides of the Raduča peninsula, just a short walk away one from another, with a breathtaking view of the old center of Primošten.
The beaches are covered in pebbles and suitable for families with kids, and dog-friendly. Velika Raduča is also accessible to people with special needs.
Velika Raduča offers a lot of amenities on the beach grounds that include different sports activities, including the possibility to rent sun beds, parasols, SUP boards, jet skis, pedal boats, and many others. Thanks to a perfect location, both beaches have a lot of bars and restaurants nearby.
Pet-friendly Croatia
The coast of Dalmatia is long and ennobled with more than a thousand islands, and some of the most beautiful ones are located in the Šibenik archipelago. The coast and the islands hide numerous hidden bays and lovely wild beaches, so finding a beach where you and your pet can find refreshment in the shade of pine trees shouldn’t be a problem.
Also, keep in mind that most of the beaches in Croatia allow dogs unless there is a sign on the beach that states otherwise. Croatia is a pet-friendly country so you will not only find a lot of pet-friendly beaches while exploring the Croatian coast but also a lot of beautiful pet-friendly villas.
Travel safely with your pet
If you’ve decided to travel with your pet, keep in mind that safety comes first, and keep your pet in the back of your car, with safety belts or carriers if needed. Give him enough rest stops and don’t leave them in your car alone. If you’re traveling by plane some airlines allow taking a pet with you in the cabin but most require your pet to be transported in the cargo hold.
The Croatian sun is strong and days during the season are long and hot. Don’t forget that pets have similar needs to our humans so when going to the beach don’t forget to protect your dog from the sun with some kind of sun protection and also something to protect your pet from insects. To protect their paws keep them in shade as much as possible.
Bring all the supplies you may need like food, enough water, medications, toys, and a waste bag with you so you avoid any unwanted situations.
Also, it would be advised to prepare your pet for traveling by practicing and exposing the pet to similar conditions as the ones at the destination, so your pet would be as comfortable during your vacations as possible.
Don’t forget
Even though Croatia is a pet-friendly country there are still some things you should keep in mind when traveling with your pet to this beautiful country, and some regulations you need to respect.
Your pet must have a valid pet passport and health certificate in order to enter Croatian borders, it also needs to be microchipped and be vaccinated for rabies. If your pet meets all these requirements, you’re ready for an amazing holiday on one of the most beautiful coasts in the world!
