House / Villa with Pool for Sale in Croatia
A private swimming pool is at the top of the wish list for many of our clients. On this page you will find houses and villas with pool along the Croatian coast. We also answer the questions buyers ask us most often about pools: permits, costs, running costs and what to check when buying a house with a pool.
Houses and Villas with Pool in Croatia
From a Mediterranean stone house with pool to a modern villa with infinity pool above the sea: for each price range the selection shows the latest houses with pool from our listings. Apartments and penthouses with pool can be found in the apartment list using the pool filter.
- H3771
- Living Area80 m²
- Land Plot387 m²
- Bedrooms2
- To the sea6500 m
- H4189
- Living Area150 m²
- Land Plot344 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea100 m
- H4147
- Living Area278 m²
- Land Plot727 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea4000 m
- H4186
- Living Area388 m²
- Land Plot811 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea1000 m
- H4187
- Living Area590 m²
- Land Plot1499 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea1100 m
- H4179
- Living Area320 m²
- Land Plot1008 m²
- Bedrooms8
- To the sea215 m
- H4180
- Living Area200 m²
- Land Plot579 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea130 m
- H4181
- Living Area800 m²
- Land Plot32500 m²
- Bedrooms6
- To the sea5 m
Villas with Infinity Pool
In an infinity pool the water flows over an edge. Villas with an infinity pool often have a sea view and give the feeling that the pool and its surroundings merge into one.
- H4145
- Living Area230 m²
- Land Plot1050 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea1370 m
- H3829
- Living Area130 m²
- Land Plot400 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea2500 m
- H3691
- Living Area264 m²
- Land Plot774 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea2100 m
- H4003
- Living Area237 m²
- Land Plot1080 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea1700 m
- H4172
- Living Area430 m²
- Land Plot1000 m²
- Bedrooms9
- To the sea500 m
- H4046
- Living Area348 m²
- Land Plot831 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea800 m
- H4002
- Living Area355 m²
- Land Plot1061 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea300 m
- H4009
- Living Area420 m²
- Land Plot350 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea10 m
Houses and Villas with Pool in Istria
Many villas and houses in Istria were built as holiday properties and have a swimming pool: stone houses near Motovun and Grožnjan, new builds around Poreč, Rovinj and Pula. More information and all listings on the page Properties in Istria.
- H3909
- Living Area100 m²
- Land Plot120 m²
- Bedrooms2
- To the sea1300 m
- H3394
- Living Area159 m²
- Land Plot985 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea8000 m
- H2879
- Living Area297 m²
- Land Plot824 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea16000 m
- H2878
- Living Area353 m²
- Land Plot997 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea16000 m
- H4104
- Living Area362 m²
- Land Plot762 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea1,000 meters
- H3675
- Living Area290 m²
- Land Plot3350 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea7000 m
- H4113
- Living Area277 m²
- Land Plot1075 m²
- Bedrooms6
- To the sea200 m
- H4095
- Living Area384 m²
- Land Plot832 m²
- Bedrooms3
Houses and Villas with Pool in Kvarner Bay
In Kvarner Bay the houses with pool often stand on a hillside with a sea view: villas in Opatija, new builds near Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski, holiday homes on the island of Krk. More information and all listings on the page Properties in Kvarner Bay.
- H4099
- Living Area197 m²
- Sea ViewYes
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea900 m
- H3942
- Living Area125 m²
- Land Plot152 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea900 m
- H4121
- Living Area270 m²
- Land Plot1200 m²
- Bedrooms5
- H2597
- Living Area213 m²
- Land Plot431 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea1000 m
- H4105
- Living Area200 m²
- Land Plot600 m²
- Bedrooms3
- To the sea650 m
- H4109
- Living Area150 m²
- Land Plot350 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea40 m
- H4146
- Living Area297 m²
- Sea ViewYes
- Bedrooms4
- H3892
- Living Area470 m²
- Land Plot2350 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea700 m (as the crow flies) / 3500 (via road)
Houses and Villas with Pool in Dalmatia
Dalmatia has many houses and villas with pool in our listings: new builds near Zadar, Trogir and Split, holiday homes on the islands of Brač, Hvar and Korčula and along the Makarska Riviera. More information and all listings on the pages North Dalmatia, Central Dalmatia and South Dalmatia.
- H4016
- Living Area155 m²
- Land Plot200 m²
- Bedrooms2
- To the sea200 m
- H3604
- Living Area247 m²
- Land Plot320 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea600 m
- H4174
- Living Area270 m²
- Land Plot700 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea225 m
- H4185
- Living Area184 m²
- Land Plot288 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea800 m
- H4162
- Living Area350 m²
- Land Plot380 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea150 m
- H4168
- Living Area210 m²
- Land Plot942 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea100 m
- H4170
- Living Area260 m²
- Land Plot500 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea5 m
- H4169
- Living Area350 m²
- Land Plot570 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea100 m
Houses with Indoor Pool
An indoor pool makes the house usable all year round. Such houses are fairly rare in Croatia. Here we show all properties with an indoor pool or swimming hall from our listings.
- H3026
- Living Area744 m²
- Land Plot763 m²
- Bedrooms14
- To the sea455 m
- H3983
- Living Area400 m²
- Land Plot567 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea150 meters
- H2731
- Living Area480 m²
- Land Plot4,800 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea14 km
- H3752
- Living Area400 m²
- Land Plot671 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea800 m
- H4111
- Living Area180 m²
- Land Plot450 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea900 m
- H3587
- Living Area250 m²
- Land Plot896 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea300 m
- H2847
- Living Area1150 m²
- Land Plot2468 m²
- Bedrooms12
- To the sea170 m
- H4050
- Living Area800 m²
- Land Plot1090 m²
- Bedrooms8
- To the sea15 m
- H3852
- Living Area1100 m²
- Land Plot930 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea100 m
- H3637
- Living Area500 m²
- Land Plot348 m²
- Bedrooms7
- To the sea150 m
- H2306
- Living Area1000 m²
- Land Plot2600 m²
- Bedrooms7
- To the sea15 m
- H3045
- Living Area300 m²
- Land Plot700 m²
- Bedrooms4
- To the sea2000 m
- H632
- Living Area1,000m²
- Land Plot1,380m²
- Bedrooms22
- To the sea500m
- H3953
- Living Area441 m²
- Land Plot1082 m²
- Bedrooms5
- To the sea350 m
Building or Adding a Pool in Croatia: Permits, Costs and Running Costs
Not every house with a sea view already has a pool. If you buy a house without a pool and want to add one later, you should know the rules before you buy. The key points in brief, without guarantee and not legal advice. In each individual case the municipal building authority decides.
Permit: up to 100 m² without a building permit - but with a main project
What the regulation says: An in-ground pool with a surface area of up to 100 m² may be built in Croatia without a building permit. The condition is a main project (glavni projekt) prepared by a licensed engineer or architect. No occupancy permit is required. The pool must comply with the municipal zoning plan. An uncovered in-ground pool does not count as built-up area. The required share of green space on the plot must still be respected.
Source: Ordinance on simple and other structures and works (Pravilnik o jednostavnim i drugim građevinama i radovima, Art. 4 para. 1 no. 1c and Art. 6 para. 1, Narodne novine 112/17 to 155/23) and statements of the Croatian Ministry of Construction dated 26 April and 21 June 2024.
Pools over 100 m², above-ground pools and pools with a fixed roof are not covered by this rule. They require the normal procedure with a building permit. Even a pool of up to 100 m² is only allowed if the zoning plan permits it on the plot. In the protected coastal zone and directly on the shore additional rules and minimum distances to the plot boundary apply. Before buying, ask the municipal building authority whether a pool is possible on the plot.
What a Pool Costs
Quotes depend heavily on location, access and ground conditions. The following ranges are guide values from reports in 2026. Before deciding, it is worth getting quotes from two or three pool builders in the region. Rocky ground, difficult access or a sloping plot often make construction considerably more expensive.
| Item | Guide value |
|---|---|
| Main project, survey, application | approx. 1,500 to 3,000 EUR |
| Prefabricated fibreglass pool, about 8 x 4 m, installed with equipment | approx. 20,000 to 35,000 EUR |
| Concrete pool, about 8 x 4 m, with liner or tiles and equipment | approx. 30,000 to 50,000 EUR |
| Infinity pool on a slope with overflow channel | from approx. 50,000 EUR |
| Running costs per year: electricity for the pump, water, chemicals, maintenance | approx. 800 to 1,500 EUR |
Salt Water or Chlorine, Running Costs and Winter
Many new builds on the coast have a salt water system. It produces the chlorine from salt itself - the water is gentler on the skin and maintenance is lower. In return, ladder, fittings and pump need salt-resistant versions. When buying, ask who looks after the pool while you are away. In many places there are caretaker services that take this on.
Is a Pool Worth It for Holiday Rentals?
For holiday guests the pool is the most important feature after the location. Houses with pool achieve higher weekly rates on the Adriatic and are booked up earlier. Above all, properties further from the sea and without a beach within walking distance become much more attractive with a pool. If you want to rent out the house, plan the pool from the start. What to consider when renting out is explained on the page Renting to holiday guests.
Pool and Resale Value
A pool increases the resale value of a house on the Croatian coast because, in our experience, many buyers want to avoid the effort of building a swimming pool themselves. If there is no pool, prospective buyers deduct the construction costs from the price or keep looking. What matters is that the pool was built legally, with a main project and recorded in the documents. A pool without papers reduces the value and delays the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions about Properties with Pool in Croatia
Can I buy a house with pool in Croatia as a foreigner?
Yes. EU citizens buy in Croatia on the same terms as locals, without a special permit. Buyers from outside the EU need approval from the Ministry of Justice, which depends on reciprocity with their home country. Details are on the page Property purchase by foreigners.
Do I need a building permit for a pool?
Up to 100 m² and in-ground: no building permit, but a main project by a licensed planner, and the zoning plan must allow the pool. Larger pools and above-ground pools require a building permit.
How much does a house with pool cost in Croatia?
In our listings houses with pool start at around 300,000 EUR. Villas with infinity pool start at about 1,000,000 EUR. Prices per square metre by location are in our Croatia property price study 2026.
What does running a pool cost per year?
For a pool with about 30 m² of water surface owners reckon with around 800 to 1,500 EUR per year for electricity, water, chemicals and maintenance. The costs depend heavily on your own use: how long the season runs, whether the pool is heated, how often water is topped up and whether the house is rented to holiday guests who use the pool every day. For rentals a caretaker service for pool care is usually added. A cover and a salt water system reduce the effort.
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