Jaz Beach – the Watersports Beach near Budva „Plaža Jaz”

Location: About 5 km west of Budva, behind the headland near Trsteno

Length: About 2.5 km – one of the longest beaches in Montenegro

Surface: Light pebbles mixed with sand

Sunbeds: Bed & umbrella from around €10

Parking: Large, shaded car park – free off-season, €2 in peak season

Ideal for: Active, sporty travellers and families with children

Jaz Beach lies about 5 km outside Budva and, at 2.5 km, is one of the longest and liveliest beaches in Montenegro. With its light, sandy pebbles and crystal-clear, clean water, it was even named Europe’s most beautiful beach by Lonely Planet. It also gained fame as the former home of the Sea Dance Festival.

Right on the beach you’ll find numerous shops, restaurants and bars. A wide range of watersports awaits here: jet ski, fly board, water skiing, kayaking and more. There’s a water park for the little ones, and there’s plenty to see underwater for snorkellers too.

New on the beach: At the quieter eastern end of Jaz (the „Mali Pijesak” area), Malaya Beach Club has become a popular insider spot in recent years – built naturally from stone and wood, with a seafood-focused kitchen and a relaxed vibe, dog-friendly too. In the central area, newer spots like Beach Bar Jedro (perfect for sunset) and Talas Bar, which now also hosts its own beach events such as the Budva Beach Fest, are bringing fresh energy to the beach.

Ideal for active, sporty travellers and families with children.

Watersports fans
Families
Beach bar fans
Snorkellers
Dog owners

✓ Advantages of Jaz Beach

Wide range of watersports
Good infrastructure with plenty of bars and restaurants
Family-friendly, with a water park for kids
Lifeguards on duty
Large car park, free off-season, with plenty of shade
Quieter, more natural stretch at the eastern end (Malaya Beach Club)

✗ Disadvantages of Jaz Beach

Usually very crowded
Noisy due to all the activities on-site
Some bars don’t allow outside food or drinks

Getting to Jaz Beach

About 15 minutes by car from Budva
Buses also run here
On foot from Budva, about 30 minutes along the coast

Insider tip: To escape the crowds in the main area, walk further east towards Malaya Beach Club – it gets noticeably calmer, rockier and more natural there, ideal for a relaxed day away from the masses.