BUDVA
BEACHES IN BUDVA
JAZ BEACH
The best way to reach it is to take the highway towards Tivat and then, after 2,5 km from Budva, look for the sign for a left-hand turn. The beach is sheltered from the surroundings by low hills and, still retains the atmosphere of unrefined spontaneity. The 1,200 m long beach consists of pebbles and sand descending into the turquoise sea. There are beach bars, restaurants, rooms, apartments for rent, and a few hotels that are also to be found here.
The Jaz beach zone is very quiet by night that attracts guests who want a perfect rest far away from the city noise, and just a stone's throw far from the sea. All rentals are located on the first row of the beach.
TRSTENO BEACH
If you continue behind the beach Jaz you will reach beach Trsteno, a deep inlet of dark blue sea with a 200 m long sandy beach. This beach is a bit more secluded and quieter, though this rule does not apply to the high season. The uniqueness of the beach is the shallow seawater, in which one should take around 100 meters of walking on the sandy carpet to get the deep of 2 meters and more.
The conditions of the beach make it one the most popular for families with kids, who can safely play around in the seawater as well as on the beach.
PLOČE BEACH
Beach “Ploče” is located 1 km from beach Trsteno (9 kilometers from Budva) in the central part of the Montenegrin coast, with an area of 10,000 m2. The beach is composed of rocky and pebbled parts. Rocky part dominated pools for children and adults. There are 4 swimming pools, a restaurant, 2 beach bars, and free car parking with 500 car park lots.
The beach became very popular among young people because of its DJ foam party, which is organized every day in the summer season.
MOGREN BEACH
A short walk along a narrow footpath from the old town of Budva and Hotel Avala takes you to the Mogren beach, a narrow strip of fine sand lying under precipitous rocks. Its two parts are joined by a tunnel cutting through the rock face. Due to the steep descent, the bright blue sea quickly changes to deeper colors. In times of south wind and strong waves, the trail to the beach is not safe, so it should be avoided. Mogren Beach is protected as a Category III Natural Monument, and above the beach rises Spas Hill, which is treated as a Special Natural Landscape and is also protected as a Category III Nature Monument. There is the fortress Mogren built on the top of the hill in the middle of the 19th century.
According to the legend, this beach was named after the Spanish sailor Mogrini, who experienced a shipwreck with his galley. As the only survivor, the waves threw him right on this beach. As a sign of gratitude, Mogrini built a church dedicated to the Catholic saint St. Anthony in the hinterland of Mogren II beach. Believers used to visit this church regularly on St. Anthony's Day (Dan Svetog Antona), which is celebrated on June 13. It was also customary for the bathing season not to begin before this date. The church has not been preserved, because it was demolished soon after the end of the Second World War, and a restaurant was built there.
RIČARDOVA GLAVA BEACH (BRIJEG OD BUDVE) AND PIZANA BEACH
There is a town small beach right in front of the old town of Budva "Brijeg od Budve" (Budva's hill), with a much more modern nickname Richardova glava (Richard's Head). This popular beach lies underneath the walls of the Old Town, next to the square in front of the Land Gate. The beach was named after Richard Widmark, a popular Hollywood star from the 1960s, who shot the film "Long Ships" in Budva.
The hundred-meter-long pebble beach is almost always packed and is the location for many parties The beach has three restaurants and beach furniture that is open all year round. Pizana Beach next to Pizana Gate on the south side of the old town is smaller and reserved mostly for locals.
SLOVENSKA BEACH
The main place for enjoying the sea in Budva is the long Slovenska beach (Slovenska plaža), stretching 1,600 m from the old town marina along the bay. The beaches are lined with restaurants and serve as a promenade and the place with. Here guests can find all the beach entertainment and a lot of restaurants and beach bars.
Slovenska Beach is mostly pebbled but in some smaller parts on its ends is sandy. Also, there is a concrete dock in the middle of the beach, where a lot of tourist boats start to the local island of St. Nikola, St. Stefan Beach, or Jaz Beach.
ST. NIKOLA BEACH
Facing Slovenska beach lies the isle Sveti Nikola (St Nicolas) with its own beach. This is the largest island in this area of the Adriatic. The length of 2 km and its position is close to the Gulf of Budva. The island is covered with typical Mediterranean vegetation, most of the conifer trees. It represents a haven for birds and is also rich in small games and deer. The island is called Školj by locals, which comes from Italian scoglio or from Venetian scogio meaning islet or reef. The island has three sandy beaches 840m long in total, with a surface of 2,700 m². The beaches are pebbled, and there is a restaurant and beach bar.
Next to the beaches on the island, there is a church dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. It is supposed to have been built in the 16th century. It was renovated in 1864 as a simple, single-nave building. The church was registered as a cultural monument of the III category. In the devastating earthquake that hit Montenegro in 1979, the church was almost completely destroyed but was later rebuilt. Around the church is a cemetery that was active until 1936, but is rarely open to visitors.
BEČIĆI BEACH
This is one of the most popular beaches in Montenegro, as it is considered one of the most beautiful and longest beaches on the south Adriatic. It is sandy and 2 km long. With its immediate surroundings, it represents a complex tourist settlement. It can be regarded as a bathing zone with all accompanying facilities from a zone for sport, recreation, and relaxation, with arranged green areas. This beach is big enough to accommodate 10,000 guests. The beach also has a secured parking lot with about 1000 parking spaces.
In the first row to the sea, there are several super-modern hotels, such as the largest 5-star hotel in Montenegro "Splendid", and at the very end of the beach is a small fishing village Rafailovići popular for its excellent fish restaurants. At the end of this place is a small, pebble, but very popular beach Stijene (Rocks), located next to the promenade.
KAMENOVO BEACH
Stijene Beach and Kamenovo Beach are divided by a pedestrian tunnel 300 meters long, so guests can walk from one beach to another because Kamenovo is a sandy beach, very nicely decorated with a restaurant and beach bar. This beach is 6 km far away from Budva, easily accessible from the highway.
The beach is facing south, so guests can enjoy sunshine almost all day long. This beach is still very popular as a place where some of the best parties in Montenegro are organized, and which hosted many world-famous DJs.
PRŽNO BEACH
Once a small fishing village, today, Pržno is dominated by the Hotel "Maestral" and dotted with numerous villas and apartments, though some of the old olive groves still survive. The beach is 260 m long with sandy and pebbled sections and is served by several excellent fish restaurants and cafes. Due to the large urbanization and popularity of this place, the beach does not have enough capacity for all guests, so they go to the beach Sveti Stefan which is nearby.
The beach on the right has several natural beach coves that can only be reached by boat, and which have also been turned into beaches with beach bars, which is a kind of attraction. At the beginning of the 21st century, Pržno Beach was very popular among VIPs, especially from Serbia, but today that is no longer the case.
QUEEN's BEACH
Taking a short walk from Pržno you will reach Kraljičina plaža (Queen's Beach). The beach, 120 meters long, is located next to Miločer Beach and St. Stefan. It was named after that was favorite place of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, the wife of King Alexandar I of Yugoslavia. It faces the open sea, and in the hinterland of the beach is a grove dominated by dense cypress and olive groves. The sea sculpted the bottom of the coast which has a specific color and gives an emerald green and bluish tone to the water, which reflects the lush Mediterranean vegetation on both sides of the beach.
This is also the only beach on the Montenegrin coast that has been closed to the public since (2007-2020) and where only guests of St. Stefan Hotel and the local political elite could stay. Along the beach, a SPA center was built in a magnificent building that looks the same as the royal Villa Miločer. After the protest of the locals, the beach was reopened in 2021. The fence was torn down and the beach is open to all guests except the SPA center which is not open for commercial use.
MILOČER BEACH
Behind Queen's Beach is Miločer Beach. It is situated beneath a former summer residence of the royal family Karađorđević, built-in 1934. It is a pebbled beach 280 m long, surrounded by a grove covering 18ha, with rare exotic tree species, such as Lebanese cedar, tropical mimosas, Japanese medlars, cactuses, agaves, etc. The beach of Miločer is a high-category sandy beach, representing, its beautiful grove and park, a perfect work of nature and man.
The former royal residence was turned into a small luxury hotel "Villa Milocer" and the beach was reserved only for hotel guests for years, while other guests had to pay for two deck chairs and an umbrella about 120 euros per day, which was a kind of beach ticket. From 2021, this payment has been abolished, so that everyone can enjoy the beach.
ST. STEFAN BEACH
Bordering Queen's Beach and Miločer Beach is St. Stefan where one side of the sandbar is reserved for hotel guests (hotelska plaža), and another is open for the public. Both beaches are sandy and together are more than 700 m long. Though quite busy, these two beaches are never noisy or annoyingly overcrowded.
Next to the beach, there is a famous restaurant that belongs to the famous chain of Japanese restaurants NOBU, as well as several other outstanding traditional restaurants and beach bars. Sveti Stefan Beach has its own parking lot which costs about 2 euros per hour as a playground for children. These beaches do not offer water activities and are very quiet.
CRVENA GLAVICA AND GALION BEACH
Not far away from St. Stefan is Crvena Glavica (Red Rock) beach with small seven beaches of different types and sizes but all with their backs to the reddish rocks and thick Mediterranean vegetation. Some of them are FKK (beaches for nudists). Some of the beaches can be accessed only from the sea because there is no trail from the mainland but at the end of the series, the most popular beach of all is Galion Beach, which has luxury beach furniture, a restaurant, a VIP area, and a beach bar.
Most of the beaches on Crvena Glavica are small, and pebbly, and have one beach bar which is also a restaurant, mostly with a fish menu. Even in high season, these beaches are not overcrowded, so they are a favorite choice for both locals and guests who know about these hidden gems.
DROBNI PIJESAK
The next beach, after Galion, is Drobni Pijesak (Fine Sand) in a well-sheltered cove of idyllic appearance. The beach is 240 m long and covered with yellowish-white sand. On the beach, there is a spring of drinkable water. The beach is very well-equipped and has a few restaurants. There is quite a steep road from the highway to the beach and not too many parking spaces. That is why many decide to come here by tourist boats from Budva.
This beach is also a very important historical place for the Paštrovići clan, who are locals of the area around Sveti Stefan.
PERAZIĆA DO BEACH
To reach Perazića Do you will need to take a right turn before Reževići Monastery, followed by a steep descent and then another one on foot from the car park to the beach. This lesser-known beach is pebbled mixed with yellow-white sand, as a lot of other beaches of the Budva Riviera. The beach has 2 parts, the bigger one of 200 meters and the smaller one of 40 meters. On the left side along the rocks, the former hotel "As" dominates, which has been under reconstruction for more than a decade. Due to this building that once adorned this coast, Perazića Beach is not included in the promotions of Montenegrin tourism.
On this beach, you will most often come across the locals or, weekenders who are here in large numbers. Through the time of neglecting this place, we can say that the beach in some parts has bigger pebble stones, but it is still good for quiet relaxation. To reach this beach you can come also from Petrovac, and then take a walking trail of 2 km. The hiking trail is landscaped as a walking area covered with asphalt, which runs through the hills, with a few small tunnels. This trail is also suitable for evening walks.
PETROVAC BEACH
The town beach (Gradska plaža) of Petrovac is located in a cove around which the town was developed. The beach is 600m long and covered with fine reddish sand. It is rather narrow and gets busy in high season but is otherwise clean and tidy. Next to the beach, there is an extended beautiful promenade, which stretches towards the fortress Castello. By the end of the promenade, you will reach the boat dock, which is also a viewpoint for the whole beach, and Petrovac Bay.
The main water activity is renting pedal boats or boats to visit the two islands of Katič and Sveta Nedjelja (Holy Sunday), which are located at a distance of 1 km from the beach. On the island of Sveta Nedjelja, there is a miniature Orthodox church open to the public. The promenade in Petrovac is full of great fish restaurants, cafes, and various shops.
LUČICE BEACH
The next inlet to the south of Petrovac is Lučice Beach, 500 m on foot from the town and its beach. Sheltered by a verdant hill on each side, it is 220 m long and covered with red sand. Several bars and restaurants operate here during the season. The car parking is settled among pine trees and has 300 car park lots. This beach is known as one of the most popular family beaches because it is ideal for children. It has a small water slide on the southern part of the beach with a children's playground in the shade of pine trees.
From this place, there is a hiking trail over a small hill of 70 meters above sea level, through the forest, which connects with the beach Buljarice, the last beach in the Budva Riviera. At the top of the hill, there is a small outdoor gym as well as an extraordinary view of the beach Buljarica on one side and the beach Lučice on the other.
BULJARICE BEACH
2 km from Petrovac is one of the largest beaches of the Montenegrin seaside (2,400 m). Buljarica is a less urbanized beach due to its hinterland, which is swampy. The beach is covered with sand, gravel, and small pebbles, depending on the part of the beach. Buljarica is a beach that gives you peace, and a beautiful view of the open sea. Here one can find several cafes and restaurants. The advantage of this beach over all others is that you can always find a lot of free places even in the very high season. Parking is free, our prices are much cheaper than other beaches. Most of the beach is occupied by a public beach. The smaller part is the one where you want to rent a deck chair and be served.
Since 2017, this beach is also known for the Sea Dance Festival, which was moved from Jaz Beach to Buljarice. The festival brings together tens of thousands of young people from around the world. The organizers of the EXIT festival deserve credit for this event, bringing the most famous faces of the music scene in the world. This event lasts 2 nights and two days and is held every year at the end of August. When the tourist season begins to slowly fall, the Sea Dance festival is at the center of attention promoting Buljarica beach and thus the whole of Montenegro.
Montenegro Hostel Team
BAR
BEACHES IN BAR
ČANJ BEACH
The 1,800 m long beach of the Čanj tourist resort is sometimes called Biserna obala (Perl Coast) for the pebbles in the water scattered on multi-colored sand. The beach is 12 km of distance from the city of Bar and has a total capacity of 9000 guests. An outcrop of hills divides it into two parts where the smaller side called Kraljeva plaža (King's beach) is isolated and quiet. To the back of the larger are several large hotels, restaurants, sports grounds, and a campsite.
Through popular with families, it lakes varied entrainment for young people.
MALJEVIK
Maljevik Beach is a small partly rocky and pebble beach with crystal clear waters in a lovely setting of Mediterranean greenery near the Black Cape (Crni vrh) north of Sutomore. Thanks to the pines and cypresses that surround the bay, shade can be found even on the hottest days. Diving enthusiasts will also enjoy this place because due to the rocky bottom, the water is always clean and transparent. An English archaeologist found the remains of an ancient temple off the coast of this beach.
In addition to Maljevik beach, there are four other beaches on the territory of Crni rt: nudist beach, beach with healing mud, Milena Dravic beach, and Galebova (Seagull) beach. All the necessary infrastructure can be found here: deck chairs and parasols, locker rooms, showers, toilets, cafes, and restaurants, and there is also a car park nearby with 200 parking lots.
SUTOMORE BEACH
This beach is a substantial tourist resort with hotels and apartments for rent to back. Sutomore Beach is a sandy beach and consists of two parts City Beach and Gold Coast (Zlatna obala) after the hotel of the same name. It is one of the largest beaches in this part of the Adriatic with a length of 2 km and a width of 30 to 40 m.
There is an opinion that the sand on the beach is healing. There are many bars and restaurants along the beach offering Mediterranean specialties as well as top entertainment with famous DJs.
RED BEACH
The dark red color of the sand gave Crvena plaža (Red Beach) its name. Located just outside the city limits of Bar it is a small beach but with clean water and lots of greenery. This is a very popular beach, especially with the younger crowds who enjoy party time. The length of Red Beach is only 100 meters, but still, its area exceeds 600 square meters. Here one can find a beach bar, restaurant, and apartments for rent.
There is a legend attached to this beach, that on the high cliff above it the sea nymphs Nereid gathered and combed their hair with coral combs. Their laughter and song could be heard far away, but it was not allowed to be talked about because people would be speechless.
ŽUKOTRILICA BEACH
On the northern outskirts of the town of Bar is Žukotrilica, a kilometer-long shingle beach that grows a pine forest that provides natural shade. The beach is located on the shores of the bar village Šušanj. The name of the beach came from two words: žukva (plants) and trlili (potapati= to sink).
Žukva is a bushy Mediterranean plant that used to be submerged in water on this beach in order to soften and thus prepare for weaving. Towards its southern end, there are lots of restaurants bars, car parking, shops, etc.
TOPOLICA BEACH
Topolica is the name of the beach central town area of Bar. A part of it is pebbly while the middle part is covered with large stones mixed into the sand. The beach is 300 meters long and can be up to 100 meters wide. The entrance to the water is very nice and swimming starts at about 10 meters. Due to the proximity of the town harbor the water here is not crystal clean, but it is the main and most popular beach in Bar.
It is located right in the center of the city promenade, across from the famous Hotel Princess, and stretches from the river Željeznica to the city port. This is a real family beach where you have services everywhere and many children's playgrounds at the same time. The whole area is very neat and clean. Near the beach, there are a few restaurants, cafes, and beach bars.
VELIKI PIJESAK
Some 10 km to the south of Bar and a short ride through olive and oak groves you will reach the stony Veliki pijesak (Big sand) beach. It is a 600 m long beach is covered with fine pebbles and sand with very clear water. In addition to Veliki Pjesak, there is also Mali Pijesak (Small sand) beach, and together they are part of a protected area. Soft sand and fine gravel, as well as clean turquoise water, are the main attributes of this quiet resort.
Most of its visitors come from the nearby settlement Dobre Vode (Good Waters) in the southern part of the Bar Riviera. Centuries-old pine trees saturate the air with essential oil, numerous olive trees provide shade on hot days, and the evening will give you a wonderful sunset. Along the beach, there are many restaurants, beach bars, shops, and entertainment venues in the evening.
UTJEHA BEACH
Near to the south is Utjeha (Solace) beach in the unique Zaliv maslina (Oliv Bay) 14 km from Bar, lying directly beneath the highway. Here is a garden with beautiful thousand-year-old olive trees that grow along the beach, and two craggy capes it is covered in large white pebbles. The sea is clear and its saltiness is diluted by underwater springs making it the perfect place for families with children as well as providing a beautiful experience for divers.
The length of the main beach is 800 meters. To the back of Utjeha is a row of small shops, restaurants, and bars. Nudist Beach is located in the south of the central beach, for those who like a nudist vacation.
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ULCINJ
BEACHES IN ULCINJ
KRUČE BEACHES
Kruče Beach shares its name with the touristy village above the highway in a small bay near the village of Kruče. It is 600 m long with a surface combined of shingles and pebbles. The mud from the bottom has healing qualities in the treatment of rheumatism.
The beach is suitable for people who like to socialize with nature, away from noisy tourist towns and crowds. In the village Kruče, one can find a lot of restaurants and many apartment facilities. Here the water is impeccably clean, and the hinterland is covered with lush vegetation.
VALDANOS BEACH
Valdanos Bay is located 5 km northwest of Ulcinj between two hills, Mavrijana and Mendra. It was the main port of refuge for pirates in the time of the Ottomans because of its being well sheltered from the winds and thus served to anchor ships. Until recently it was in the possession of the Yugoslav army whose bungalows still dominate the scenery. The shingled beach is 600 m long and ends on both sides with rocks. To the back of it are vast olive groves with centuries-old trees. The beach is located far from tourist areas and it is pleasant for lovers of quiet holidays.
The wild beauty of the bay, fishermen fishing from the rocks, what could be more beautiful for a romantic vacation? And diving lovers will be able to enjoy the underwater world. Here is a beach bar, restaurant, and car park. There is no public transport from the town of Ulcinj to this beach, just as there is no public transport to other famous Ulcinj beaches. If you are staying in Ulcinj, you can reach this beach by car or take a taxi.
SMALL BEACH (MALA PLAŽA) AND LIMAN BEACH
In the Montenegro town Ulcinj you have a sandy beach Mala plaža (Small Beach) right in the center of the town. Mala plaža is a family-type beach, 400 meters long and in some places up to 50 meters wide. The water here is quite shallow and swimming starts at around 50 meters. You can park your vehicle in multiple parking places, mostly beside the road, on designated parking lots. Many restaurants, coffee bars, and all kinds of shops are available directly on the beach.
Hotels and apartments are next to the beach. If you are a fan of water sports equipment, like paddle boats or kayaks, you can rent them on the beach as well. Bellow the walls of the Old Town of Ulcinj is the small Liman beach made of fine sand.
PINE FOREST BEACH (BOROVA ŠUMA PLAŽA), AND WOMAN'S WATER BEACH (ŽENSKA VODA PLAŽA)
On the other side of Mala plaža is a series of stony capes, two of which, Borova šuma (Pine Forest Beach) and Ženska Voda ( Women's Water Beach) are adapted to suit the needs of bathers. Women's Water got its name after the sulphuric mineral spring that assumingly helps infertile women. The healing properties of water in this part were discovered in the XX century. The richness of hydrogen sulfide, which saturates water with sulfur compounds together with iodine, has a positive effect on female reproductive function.
The cave within the beach gives mystery to the whole area. The rocks are full of shells. The shallow water has the color of depth, dark green. The density of the water is felt. The "women's beach" has a first-class natural image. This beach is equipped with deck chairs and umbrellas, locker rooms, toilets, and cafes. There is also a security service on the beach. The entrance to the beach is paid (2 euros for a whole day) and works from 7:00 to 19:00. Borova šuma is the neighboring beach and it is open to everyone. Here one can find a few beach bars, which are one of the most popular party zones in Ulcinj at night.
GREAT BEACH (VELIKA PLAŽA)
Velika plaža (Great Beach) is the most popular sandy beach of the Ulcinj Riviera. The length of this beach is 13 km. The beach can accommodate up to 15,000 people. Great Beach is considered a phenomenal place and there is a story that its sand has healing properties and helps treat diseases such as rheumatism, arthritis, or muscle diseases. Its two main disadvantages are that the water is very shallow and on windy days when the waves are high, it is forbidden to swim here. The beach can be reached by a number of roads branching off the highway. Every beach bar and restaurant has its own large car park free for use. Thanks to the easy access to the sea this place is ideal for a vacation with children.
The beach is equipped with deck chairs and umbrellas, locker rooms, showers, and toilets. Also on Velika plaža, you will be able to do different types of water sports, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, ski jet, etc. But one of the main activities in the last few years is kitesurfing. Here you can find several clubs which organize the school of kitesurfing. Renting equipment for water activity is directly on the shore. During the night the beach is very often a party zone, with numerous DJs who create an amazing atmosphere, which attracts a lot of young people from locals to tourists from all over the world.
ADA BOJANA BEACH
This unusual river island (ada) lying between two branches of River Bojana is the southernmost point of Montenegro. It is a heaven for nudists and off-limit for all those who don’t want to adapt to their ways. Yet, a little bit of nudity is bountifully rewarded with its untamed nature and feeling of isolation from the world which leaves a permanent impact on all those who visit it. There are two tourist objects in Ada Bojana: bungalow apartments and an auto camp. All those who are not staying in these are admitted to the island only after 5 p.m. This is not bad as it sounds as this is possibly the nicest time of the day on Ada, often ending with an enchanting sunset.
The beach is open to everyone before closing hours, but you have to be naked. There is a sign which informs you that clothes are not allowed. Taking photos of other nudists is also forbidden. There is security who takes care safety of nudists. The ticket for the beach is paid for a few euros per day of stay. There are a few tennis, and sports courts only for nudists, as well as a campsite. In a small part of the island reserved for all guests, at the mouth of the river Bojana into the sea, there are several fantastic fish restaurants and a beach bar. You can go there only if you are dressed.
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HERCEG NOVI
BEACHES IN HERCEG NOVI
NJIVICE BEACH
The beach Njivice is a public beach, situated in the same-named lodgment, with an area of 21,600 m2. It is 4 km away from Herceg Novi near the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. It represents the combination of the rocky, sandy, and concrete base, so you can get three different experiences in one place, depending on the part you choose for sunbathing and relaxing.
Njivice Beach is equipped with all the accompanying infrastructure. People from Novi also call it Kraljicina plaza (Queen's Beach). One part of the beach is partitioned off and set aside for nudists. It is the oldest and only registered nudist beach in the Herceg Novi area.
SUTORINA BEACH
In the place called Sutorina, which is several kilometers away from Herceg Novi, towards the west, there is Blatna plaža (Mud Beach), the biggest public beach on the Herceg Novi Riviera, which has a surface of 9.000 m2. It is rich in very healing sand and mud, located between the village of Njivice and the river Sutorina it is considered a spa beach. One part of the beach is sandy, and the other is concrete with many restaurants and cafes which lure you with the smell of fish specialties, the sound of good music, and a pleasant environment.
On this sandy beach, locals and tourists can enjoy spa and healing mud treatment absolutely free of charge, and in that way treat rheumatism and other diseases of the locomotor system. In 1930, Igalo mud was tested in the laboratory of the famous French spa Vichy, which definitely confirmed its exceptional healing properties. After the Second World War, the health resort Igalo was established by the Decision of the Government of Montenegro on November 1, 1949.
IGALO BEACH
The beach in the town of Igalo is a real city beach, with lots of various services. It is known as the former residence of Yugoslav leader Tito. The beach belongs to the region of Herceg Novi and can be reached by any vehicle. In the large car parking, you can park almost directly in front of the beach.
Igalo Beach is artificially made and has many interesting shapes and lines. The main surface is concrete. It is perfectly flat, but a sudden drop awaits you at the entrance to the water. You can use the water stairs or simply jump into the water. The total length of the beach is 500 meters and it is up to 20 meters wide, and it is divided into several parts with many beach bars and restaurants near the beach. Accommodation is also nearby: hotels, apartments, and guesthouses.
MILAŠINOVA BEACH
Like all other public beaches “Milasinovica plaza” (Milasinovic's Beach) is open for tourists as well as for the citizens of Herceg Novi during the entire season. It is situated in a place called Topla. There are also other very attractive beaches like “Montenegrina” or the beaches near the tunnel. In the city harbor, there is the beach “Bijela vila”, today a public beach and it used to be the main bathing resort in Herceg Novi. Nearby this beach is also the beach “Žalo”, with medium-small sand and pebbles, and also the public sandy beach “Ćorovića plaža” (Ćorović's Beach).
The beach of the hotel “Perla” which is situated near the center of the town, which is built with a combination of concrete and sand, is ideal for the tourist of more refined taste. Very attractive and of the same soil structure is the beach “Azzuro” a hotel but at the same time a public beach in the place called Bijela, which is 13 km away from Herceg Novi.
ŽANJICE AND MIRIŠTA BEACH
Mirišta and Žanjice beaches are located on the peninsula Luštica (the biggest peninsula in Montenegro). Guests can reach those beaches by tourist boats from Herceg Novi or by car via road through the peninsula Luštica. Beaches are located very close to each other, just 300 meters distance, and have entire beach equipment: easy chairs, parasols, showers, beach bars, restaurants, and a car park. Žanjice is a 300m pebble beach surrounded by olive trees, wherein the shade, you can relax from the strong sun and enjoy a glass of fine wine. Near the beach, there is a large pier from where you can go to the Blue Cave (Plava Špilja) or the island-fortress Mamula.
Mirišta Bay is a 10-minute walk from the main beach Žanjice. The coast consists of concrete platforms, which lead you by stairs to a dense forest. This place stands out with its amazing landscape and clean forest air. Mirišta Beach is a concrete-sandy beach, located in a small colorful bay near the village of the same name. The beach has an excellent fish restaurant and beach bar with a small dock for boat excursions.
Montenegro Hostel Team
KOTOR
BEACHES IN KOTOR
KOTOR CITY BEACH
This beach locals call the “City” beach because it is the closest beach to the Old Town of Kotor. It is 200 meters long, and 10 meters wide, a pebble beach with concrete slabs (ponta). Despite its very limited area, the beach has all offers for modern tourists: a beach bar, restaurant, showers, and near the beach is the open-air swimming pool.
From this point spreads Dobrota in 3 km of length, which is part of the city of Kotor settled by the sea. There is only one small pebbled beach next to the church St.Stasije, and all other beaches are stone-concrete ponte (slabs).
STOLIV BEACH
This a small place located in the Bay of Kotor, where is created the rose of mountain and sea winds, particularly suitable for pulmonary patients in the late spring and early fall. The village is situated about 8 km from Kotor and the same distance from Tivat, and across Perast.
It is a small fishing village that dates back to the 14th century, almost the same look, and now after a few centuries. Stoliv has one very small pebble beach and a lot of stone-concrete ponta (slabs) like in Dobrota.
ORAHOVAC BEACH
Orahovac is a favorite excursion place for people from Kotor, located 10 km far from the city, towards Perast. Orahovac has a pebble beach part of 1000 m long, and an additional part of 300 meters with stone-concrete ponta (slabs). The environment makes this beach in the harmonious unity of the coastline and sea with docks and coastal stone houses, surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation.
With this as well as the nearby beach sea is very clean and proof are sea fields for growth of the edible shell which thrive only in extremely clean and quality water. The beach has a few beach bars and restaurants, but the car park is very limited, so sometimes in a very high season, it is hard to find a free car park lot.
BAJOVA KULA BEACH
“Bajova kula” Beach is named after the legendary hero Bajo Pivljanin, who built the tower (kula) where he stayed between battles. The tower is basically a simple stone house of 2 floors. It is located on the route to Perast, in the village of Dražin vrt (Draza's Garden), marked on the sign. The beach is gravel, 60 m long, with clear and transparent seawater. You can get there both by land and by sea.
The hinterland is dominated by laurel trees, whose pleasant scent completes the atmosphere of swimming and sunbathing. Within the beach is a pier for tourist boats to neighbor Perast and its islands (only 2 km of the distance from the beach). It has a restaurant, beach bar, and car park with 100 car park lots free for use.
LJUTA BEACH
Ljuta has a sandy beach with crystal-clear water. It is quite visited because offers peace and quiet to its guests, all that is necessary for rest and respite from urban noise and bustle. While relaxing and resting on the beach, guests can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Bay of Kotor. Ljuta is 7 km away from Kotor in the direction of Perast. Ljuta Beach is partly a concrete and sandy beach with a boat dock.
There are cafes and restaurants in the area. Both the place and the beach are named after the nearby stream, which is dry in the summer but swells during the winter months.
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TIVAT
BEACHES IN TIVAT
BLUE HORIZONS BEACH
This beach is located at the bottom of Pržno Bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful in this part of the Lustica peninsula, which is 15 km away from Kotor. Blue Horizons has a 400 meters sandy beach in its central section. It is rocky from the sides and fully decorated with a walking path. The beach is covered with fine sand, which makes the entrance to the water smooth and ideal for children and adults. Thanks to the shallow depth of the water, the sea heats up great and is usually 2-3 degrees warmer than the rest of the coast. The beach is surrounded by olive and pine forests which gives the beach a unique charm and a picturesque look. Here is a big restaurant with very favorable food prices, and a car park with 500 car park lots.
Near the Blue Horizons beach, there is a very popular Oblatno beach, which is a party beach that will remind you of the similar beaches in Ibiza. Once you reach the Blue Horizons you will see a sign that points you to the beach, known for the performances of numerous world-famous DJs and all-night parties. Nowadays is part of the luxury Lustica Bay tourist complex.
VESLO BEACH
Among the wild beaches of Luštica, should be set aside the bay of “Veslo” (paddle), which is faced on the high seas. The coastline is steep and rocky. This place is ideal for diving and underwater hunting. It is visited by lovers of clear sea and untouched nature, to enjoy the natural landscapes. Veslo Bay is located near Begovići village, while Veslo Beach is open only when is open the campsite above it, tucked away in a pine forest.
The entrance to the beach is free, but the campsite will charge for a car park lot 3 euros per day. At the campsite is a small restaurant, and cafe bar, while on the beach one cannot find a beach bar.
SELJANOVO AND OPATOVO BEACH
Cape Seljanovo is located on the stretch from Tivat in the direction of Lepetani, with a length of about 250 m, and an area of 1700 m2. The beach is partly rocky, with very flat rocks suitable for swimmers, while the second part is sandy. It is also known among the population as Ponta Seljanova plaža (Pier Seljanova Beach). It was formed on a cape topped by a lighthouse. Due to its specific shape, it faces the sea on three sides. On the beach, there is a restaurant with a terrace, a beach bar, and a car park.
The next beach is Opatovo Beach, located 3 km from the Tivat city center near the ferry, sandy and about 200 m long, divided to the left and right side of the lighthouse. This beach will suit lovers of peaceful and secluded vacations because due to the small distance from the tourist cities, the beach is never a large number of people. On the beach, there is everything you need: deck chairs and umbrellas, a cafe, as well as a car park.
OSTRVO CVIJEĆA (FLOWER ISLAND)
Beach ”Ostrvo Cvijeća” (Flower Island) is 1200 m2 and covers a circular backing line of the island. The island is 300 m long and 200 m wide, with a complex of small beaches. It is officially called an island, but it is more accurate to call the peninsula since it is connected to the mainland by a small isthmus. The name suggests that it is an island with lush vegetation, in whose shade and restaurants you can enjoy the smells and tastes of seafood and good wine.
These beaches are a favorite among the locals and are a beautiful excursion destination for tourists. From Tivat to the island is 1.5 kilometers and you can reach by boat from the city port or by bus, car, or taxi.
KALARDOVO BEACH
Near the “Ostrvo cvijeća” (Isle of Flowers) there is a sandy beach Kalardovo, 250 m long. It is 3 km from the town of Tivat, on the local road, separated from the main road by the airport Tivat to the “Ostrvo cvijeća”. Thanks to the convenient access, the shallow depth of the sea, and the sand, the beach is popular for families with children. Buses do not go in the direction of the beach and you can only reach it by your own transport or taxi.
On the beach, there are all the amenities: deck chairs and umbrellas, sports fields, locker rooms, showers, toilets, restaurants, and a car park.
Montenegro Hostel Team
