The best beaches of Montenegro: photos, reviews

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

The beaches of Montenegro are the main we alth of the country. Here, on 73 km of the coast, you can find beaches for every taste: sandy, pebbly, rocky, with a gentle slope, wild and even nudist. They all have only one constant - unsurpassed purity of water.

When is the beach holiday season in Montenegro?

It is impossible to say exactly when the swimming season will open in the country, because it depends on the air temperature in spring. If it is warm enough, the season opens at the end of May. If the air is cool in spring, then it is better to visit the beaches of Montenegro starting from mid-June. The season usually closes in mid-September, although in good years people swim in October. August is considered the peak of the season, at this time the most popular beaches (especially in Budva) are very crowded. If you do not like to be crowded, like in an anthill, then choose sparsely populated beaches or another month for a trip to the country.

What are the beaches in Montenegro?

Montenegro is a country in a mountainous environment, so its coast is indented with picturesque bays and capes. For this reason, sandy beaches are found only in the south of the country. The rest of the coast is rockyor covered with large pebbles. This is not always convenient for tourists, so the beach authorities cover them with smaller pebbles.

That is why almost the entire coast has a mixed coverage - small-large pebble. Sometimes they bring sand, but it is washed out.

It is thanks to the mixed coverage that the beaches of Montenegro (the photo can be seen in the article) can boast such clear water.

Concrete beaches are also popular here, when part of the coast directly from the sea is poured with concrete and steps are organized for a comfortable descent to the water. This is not very convenient for families with children.

Beaches in the country are free, but you will have to pay for using an umbrella and a sunbed. Prices fluctuate depending on the location and luxury of the place, as well as the quality of the equipment provided.

The cleanliness of the beaches in the country

In Montenegro, there is no concept of "private beach", they are all state property and rented out. The rules for using them are approved at the legislative level. The tenant must monitor the condition of his territory all year round (even when the season is closed). During the summer, the entrepreneur undertakes to clean the beach daily. Also, according to the law, only half of the territory can be filled with sunbeds, the rest of the land is provided to lovers of sunbathing on a towel for free.

However, this rule does not apply to all areas of the country. According to the law, entry to the sea should only be free, even small fences should not be installed nearby forbeauty.

During the peak season, the most popular beaches can get a bit muddy as scavengers clean up in the morning and evening and the crowds of people heading to the beaches are huge. In other months, or on less frequented beaches, it is very clean.

Beaches of Budva

The Budva area offers travelers the most popular holiday destinations in the country. Which one to choose? The following options are available:

Mogren - small pebble and romantic beach of Budva. On both sides it is pressed by rocks, the total length is 340 meters. That is why there is so little space here during the season - there are too many people who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Slavyansky Beach is the most noisy and party place on the coast in the whole country. It is located in the very center of Budva, so the infrastructure is developed with a bang. The surrounding area is full of shops, cafes and other entertainment.
Yaz is a sandy beach in Montenegro. In places, sand is mixed with pebbles, but this does not deter tourists. It is difficult to get here on foot, it is better to take a taxi or a bus.

Guvantse - popular for its comfortable sandy entrance to the sea and incredibly beautiful sunsets. The length of the coast here is only 145 meters, and the beach is relatively calm and not overcrowded.
Beaches on Sveti Nikola - this piece of land on the island is beautiful, cozy and relatively free. There are no such crowds of vacationers as on Mogren or Slavic beach. It is best to sunbathe and swim at the local "Hawaiian" beach.

Coast of Bara

Coast of Barattracts vacationers with a variety of beaches and their accessibility, but the best of them are located in the suburbs. The city beach of Bar stretches for almost a kilometer. Its surface is small pebbles.

Be sure to go to the Red Beach. It is called so because its coating is red sand. Although the coast here is only 80 meters long, tourists manage to comfortably accommodate themselves. Purely pebbly Uteha beach is known for its safe gentle slope into the sea and the purest turquoise water. Uteha is one of the Montenegrin beaches for families with children.

Zhukorlitsa (known to many as Shushan) is a place to stay in the suburbs of Bar with a developed infrastructure. The pine forest coming close to the shore creates a special atmosphere.

Recreation and beaches in Petrovac

Petrovac is olive groves, pine forests and pebble beaches. Here are some of the best beaches in Montenegro for children. This place has a very mild climate and beautiful bays. There are few beaches in the resort, but they are all very comfortable:

The main city coast - stretches for 600 meters. It is covered with small pebbles, and in some places with sand. There are many cafes and souvenir shops. Tourists ride on catamarans, boats and jet skis.
Lucice - stretched for 220 meters along the sea. The entrance to the water here is convenient, but it should be remembered that after 3-5 meters from the shore it becomes deep. For children, there is a safe sea water slide ending in a pool carved into the stone.

Buljarica is the mostremote place to stay in Petrovac. This is the longest beach on the Budva Riviera, and there is always plenty of space here.
Perazicha Do is a small beach in a bay. Its length is only 150 meters. Although the landscape on Perazicha Do is gorgeous, the infrastructure is still poorly developed. Only one cafe open during the high season and a small number of umbrellas and sunbeds.

Beaches of Kotor: pebbles and concrete

The beaches of Kotor are rocky. It's not so comfortable, but the views here are amazing. It should be noted that in this region of the country the transition from one beach to another is not possible. Wild and impassable trails are usually located well above the coastline.

Dobrota Beach is pebbly and concreted areas. During the season it is quite crowded, there is all the necessary infrastructure.

Families with small children should not go to Kotor, they will suit the more comfortable beaches of Montenegro with a gentle slope into the sea. There are many ports nearby and the water here is not as clean as in other parts of the country. If you still chose Kotor for your vacation, then by bus you can go to cleaner beaches near Kotor. You can also order a trip on a yacht or boat and swim in the open sea.

You can also visit Bajova Kula beach, it is covered with small pebbles and surrounded by laurel trees.

Beaches of Tivat

The coast of Tivat is mostly concrete and pebble beaches with steps descending into the sea. Which of them can be called the best?

Let's list them below:

Zupa Beach is located in the southern part of the city. coveredit is concrete and pebbles, surrounded by sprawling pines and cypresses. The infrastructure is very well developed.
Waikiki is located in the northwest of Tivat and was opened as recently as 2015. There is a boat pier where you can rent a vehicle for a boat trip.
Selyanovo is also covered with pebbles and concrete, but the entrance to the water is gentle. The water here is very clear thanks to the current.
Belane is a small pebbly stretch of coastline.

Tivat is not the most picturesque corner of Montenegro, but the size of the city is significant. That is why there are always a lot of tourists here during the season.

Which beaches are in Ulcinj?

The best beaches in Montenegro for those who like to improve their he alth are located in Ulcinj. The entire coastal strip of the city is covered with gray sand, which has a positive effect on the condition of the joints and muscles. It contains many minerals and is truly healing for the musculoskeletal system. Ulcinj is a Montenegrin resort with sandy beaches, comfortable and equipped. Which ones to choose for your holiday:

Great Beach is the longest stretch of beach in the country. It extends for 13 km along the sea. The great beach is divided into several small ones, the prices for equipment rental vary. The entrance to the water is gentle, the depth increases gradually.
Valdanos is an atypical beach for the Ulcinj area. It is sickle-shaped and covered with pebbles. Since Valdanos is located away from the main tourist routes, it is free here even in high season. This will be appreciated by people who do not lovecrowd. Sailing and diving enthusiasts can often be found on the beach.

Small city beach stretches for 370 meters. It is located very conveniently: between the old town of Ulcinj and the Jadran peninsula. Shore cover - sand mixed with small pebbles.

Which place to choose for a holiday with children?

If you are planning a trip with a child, carefully consider the choice of resort and beach. It is better to avoid the coast with pebbles and concrete. Small children often run, and falling on concrete hurts significantly. The concrete beaches are deep immediately upon descent, so parents will have to make sure that the baby does not accidentally fall off the edge of the pontoon.

If you chose a beach with small pebbles, get your child rubber slippers that do not hurt to run along the shore and swim in the sea.

The best beaches in Montenegro for families with children are sandy and with a gentle entry into the water. For example, on the Great Beach in Ulcinj there is a small Safari beach - the best in terms of the number of children's entertainment. All the beaches of Petrovac will be an excellent choice for a children's holiday.

When relaxing in Budva, you can pay attention to the Becici beach, it is equipped with children's slides. If your children are over ten years old, feel free to go to Kotor. Hiking and cruises are interesting for older students.

Are there any nude beaches in the country?

There are few beaches for nudists, which are officially enshrined in law, in Montenegro. But all of them are always popular every season.

The main nudist beach resorts in Montenegro - Ada IslandBoyana near Ulcinj. The local village is focused on lovers of unity with nature. The dress code on the beach is very strictly observed: here you can not sunbathe in clothes and peep.

Njivice Beach is a public beach in the Herceg Novi area. The area for nudists is small here, so tourists do not choose it so often.

In the vicinity of Budva, lovers of sunbathing naked will find their spot on Mogren Beach. The rock conveniently hides the nudist section of the beach from prying eyes. Sunbathe here on the rocky shore.

There are also wild beaches in the country, free from a large number of tourists and any infrastructure. More often they are located in areas between resorts.