Žnjan - istok
Coastal beach in Split, Split region · view on map
Žnjan - istok is a partly managed beach with a rocky shore. In season it is usually busy, and the prevailing wind blows from the south-west. It sits in town, and you get there by a surfaced road. Parking at the beach is charged. The seabed drops away at a moderate 15-25°. For anyone arriving by boat, there is no mooring at or near the beach.
Beach facts
Blue Flag Lifeguard Accessible
swimming buoys restaurant café bar fast food lifeguard service sanitary facility shower changing room accessible facilities playground land sport water sport aqua park bench parking area auxiliary facilities trashcan scuba diving
Beach profile: Croatian national bathing water portal (IZOR).
Quality history
Year-by-year table
| Season | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2014 | Excellent |
| 2013 | Excellent |
| 2012 | Excellent |
| 2011 | Excellent |
| 2010 | Excellent |
| 2009 | Excellent |
Sample statistics by season
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samples taken | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| E. coli, 95th percentile (CFU/100 ml) | 15 | 21 | 23 | 15 |
| Intestinal enterococci, 95th pct. (CFU/100 ml) | 12 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
EU thresholds for an "Excellent" coastal rating: E. coli ≤ 250, enterococci ≤ 100 CFU/100ml (95th percentile).
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Classifications follow the EU Bathing Water Directive: each season's rating is based on the last four seasons of samples. Source: European Environment Agency / Croatian national monitoring (Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries).