Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia

Balavica

Beach Balavica is located in Rijeka, Croatia. It is a sand, concrete, and gravel beach that offers natural shade.

Discover ideal places to stay near Beach Balavica and enjoy the natural shade and family-friendly atmosphere.

The beach is suitable for families with kids and provides amenities such as toilets and showers. Additionally, there is a parking area available near the beach, making it easily accessible.

What to do at Balavica?

Amenities

Balavica amenities include parking, toilet and shower.

Bars

Best bars near Balavica include Pajol bar Pecine, Caffe bar "Yankee's", Caffe Bar CACAO and Caffe bar Kapo.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Balavica include Borik Tavern, Croazia, Kooglana Food&Bar Rijeka, Food City, McDonald’s Tower Center Rijeka, Bistro Paris (Kalorija) and Na Sušaku.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that visitors enjoy the easy access to the beach and the free shower and changing room facilities. However, some visitors complain about the lack of sand or pebble beach, with only platforms available for swimming.

Where to Stay near Balavica?

Visitors to Balavica Beach often stay in Rijeka, which offers a variety of accommodations close to the city's attractions. Many also choose to stay in the nearby coastal towns of Opatija and Crikvenica, known for their beautiful beaches and resort facilities.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

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What to do near Balavica?

Where is Balavica?

Latitude: 45.3161 / Longitude: 14.4671

Balavica is located in Rijeka. The following map of Balavica shows the exact location.


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Balavica: Weather Today

📅 Friday, July 25, 2025
It's an okay beach day in Rijeka, though expect mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance of light showers, so keep an eye on the sky. The sea is calm and wonderfully warm at 25.6°C, ideal for swimming. The air temperature will reach a high of 29.6°C. The wind will be light. The UV index will be high at 7.1, so be sure to apply sunscreen regularly.
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Air

Low / High23.2°C/29.6°C
Feels Like (High)32.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature25.6 °C
Wave Height0.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance23%
Rainfall1.1 mm
Rain Duration1 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:39/20:38
Sunshine Hours7.0 hrs
UV Index7.1
Cloud Cover79%
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Wind

Speed8.7 km/h
Gusts20.2 km/h
DirectionN

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