Zrce Beach with Friends — The Ultimate Group Guide
Traveling to Zrce Together: Why Group Trips Are Unbeatable
Traveling to Zrce alone is possible — but with friends, it’s ten times better. Waking up together in an apartment, walking to the beach together, hitting the clubs at night, and sharing stories from the previous evening the next morning. The Zrce Festival Beach is perfect for group trips.
Whether you are 5 or 15 people: This guide will help you plan the perfect trip — without chaos, without stress, and without blowing your budget.
Step 1: Designate a Planning Leader
The most important rule for any group trip: One person takes charge of coordination. This doesn’t mean they do everything alone — but they gather dates, preferences, and budget ideas and make the final decisions.
Our tip: Create a shared WhatsApp group (or Signal, Telegram) just for the trip. This is where polls are conducted, links are shared, and updates are posted. This way, nothing gets lost.
Step 2: Book Accommodation Together and Save
The biggest advantage of a group trip is the shared accommodation. Instead of booking individual hotel rooms, rent a large apartment or an entire house. The breakdown:
- Apartment for 6 people: From about 120 €/night — so only 20 € per person.
- House for 10–12 people: From about 200 €/night — under 20 € per person, often with a pool or terrace.
- Villa for 15+ people: On request — with a private garden, BBQ area, and enough space for everyone.
Check out the available accommodations or use our group travel page for tailored offers.
Step 3: Coordinate Travel Arrangements
Depending on where your friends are coming from, there are various travel options:
- Group Flight: If everyone is coming from the same city, book together. Booking early saves a lot with Ryanair or Eurowings.
- Car Convoy: A popular option for groups from Southern Germany or Austria. Split into 2–3 cars and travel in a convoy.
- Shuttle from Zadar: We organize group transfers from Zadar Airport directly to Novalja. The price per person decreases with group size.
Step 4: Plan Activities as a Group
At Zrce Beach, there’s enough programming for every day. Especially as a group, the following are worthwhile:
- Party Boat: The absolute must-do for any group. Several hours at sea, music, drinks, and swimming stops. Larger groups can often negotiate a better price.
- Festival Days: Buy tickets together — many festivals offer group discounts starting from 10 people.
- Day Trips: Boat tours to the Kornati Islands, excursions to Plitvice Lakes National Park, or a day trip to Zadar.
- Beach Olympics: Organize a small competition on the beach — beach volleyball, swimming races, sandcastle building. Costs nothing and brings the group together.
Step 5: Keep the Budget Transparent
Money is the topic that most often leads to stress on group trips. Avoid this with these tips:
- Shared Fund: Apps like Splitwise or Tricount help track all expenses and divide them fairly.
- Set a Budget in Advance: Clarify before the trip how much each person is willing to spend — for accommodation, food, partying, and activities.
- Self-Catering: Cook together in the apartment. A large grocery shop for 10 people costs less than a restaurant visit for two.
Request a Group Trip Now
You’re motivated, but the planning sounds like a lot of work? Let us take care of it. Through our group travel page, you can request a non-binding offer — we’ll handle accommodation, transfers, and activities.
Or contact us directly — we usually respond within 24 hours.