Long Beach Ulcinj (Velika Plaza) – Montenegro’s Longest Sandy Beach at 14 km

Location: About 11 km southeast of Ulcinj’s Old Town

Length: 14 km – Montenegro’s longest sandy beach

Width: Up to 100 metres

Surface: Fine sand, grey-golden – dark volcanic stone & quartz

Parking: Directly at the beach – partly free, partly paid

Best time to visit: June–August (families), September (kiting & surfing)

Ideal for: Families, kiters, surfers, campers, beach walkers

Velika Plaza — translated, „the Great Beach” — lives up to its name in every sense. A 14-kilometre stretch of sand, up to 100 metres wide, shimmering grey-gold in the sun. That distinctive colour comes from a mix of dark volcanic stone and fine quartz – a beach that looks like nothing else on the Adriatic.

The town of Ulcinj lies at Montenegro’s very southeastern tip, right on the Albanian border. Long Beach sits about 11 km outside the Old Town – and is so long that it never really feels crowded, even at the height of summer. If you’re after peace and quiet, just walk a little further along.

Long Beach – Everything You Need to Know

Swimming & Relaxing

The seabed slopes gently – ideal for families with children, who can play safely in the water. The water is warm, clear and far shallower than at the pebble beaches around Budva. Parents can relax on their sunbeds while the kids splash around in the shallows.

Kitesurfing & Surfing – Especially From September

Wind picks up noticeably from September onward, drawing kiters and surfers into the powerful waves. Long Beach is one of the best kitesurf spots on the entire Adriatic. If you’d like to try the sport, equipment can be rented at the beach bars, and beginner schools are also on site.

Beach Sections – Managed & Free

Long Beach is divided into several sections run by beach clubs. These offer infrastructure – toilets, showers, watersports activities, and sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. Between these sections there are plenty of free areas that can be used at no cost.

More Activities

Kitesurfing, beach volleyball, stand-up paddling and tennis — Long Beach offers far more than just swimming. Campsites right on the beach are also available, so it’s a great base if you want to stay several days. A worthwhile trip from here is nearby Lake Shas, a small natural paradise just behind the beach.

🗝 Insider tip: The western end of Long Beach, near Ada Bojana, is noticeably quieter than the middle section. Fewer sunbeds, water just as beautiful — you’ll almost feel like you have the beach to yourself.

Who Is Long Beach Best For?

Families with children
Kiters & surfers
Campers
Beach walkers
Volleyball fans
Nature fans

Pros & Cons at a Glance

✓ Advantages

14 km – never crowded, even in peak summer
Gently sloping – ideal for children
Parking directly at the beach possible
Plenty of free beach areas
Top kitesurf spot from September
Camping right on the beach
Beach volleyball, SUP, tennis
Trip to Lake Shas possible

✗ Disadvantages

About 1.5 hrs’ drive from Budva/Becici
Some parking is paid
Very hot in peak summer (Ulcinj is warmer than Budva)
Infrastructure sparse away from the beach clubs

Getting to Long Beach Ulcinj

From Ulcinj’s Old Town it’s about 10 to 15 minutes by car. The beach is signposted and easy to find. Parking is right at the beach – some free, some paid depending on the section and season.

From Budva/Becici: about 1.5 hrs by car

From Ulcinj Old Town: about 10–15 min. by car

From Bar: about 30 min. by car

Podgorica Airport: about 1.5 hrs

Tivat Airport: about 1 hr 45 min.

Parking: Directly at the beach – partly free, partly paid

Combination tip: Long Beach and Ada Bojana sit right next to each other – perfectly combinable in a single day. Long Beach in the morning, fresh fish at Ada Bojana’s stilt restaurants in the evening.