Petrovac Beach – Right on Petrovac’s Promenade „Gradska plaža Petrovac”

Location: Directly on the promenade of Petrovac na Moru, about 20 min. from Budva

Length: About 800 m long town beach

Surface: Fine, reddish-shimmering pebble-sand; towards „Ponta Beach Club” small, pink pebbles

Sunbeds: 2 sunbeds with umbrella around €5–10 per day

Best time to visit: Mid-April to mid-October, peak season July/August

Ideal for: Families and anyone seeking rest away from the party mile

Petrovac Beach lies directly on the promenade of Petrovac na Moru. This town, with its charming little Old Town, is a very popular resort along the Riviera, set on a picturesque bay. The water is crystal clear, and the fine pebble-sand shimmers in a distinctive reddish tone – the result of mineral deposits, and unique along the Montenegrin coast.

It’s a relaxed, more upmarket resort with far fewer clubs and beach parties than Budva. Petrovac Beach offers a wonderful view of the former Kastel Lastva (also known as „Castello Veneziano”), a small 16th-century Venetian fortress perched on a rocky headland at the northern end of the beach. From here, the whole bay unfolds before you, along with the two offshore islands, Katič and Sveta Nedjelja.

Good to know: The restored Kastel Lastva fortress today houses a restaurant and a nightclub — in summer it hosts small concerts, art exhibitions and parties with a spectacular sunset view. An absolute must for the evening!

A large swimming area, separated from the part of the bay reserved for boats, is watched over by lifeguards. There’s ample infrastructure here too.

At the eastern edge of town lies the small, dreamy cove „Lucice Beach”, easily reachable on foot from here in about 5 minutes.

Ideal for travellers seeking rest, since there’s less of a party scene here — and of course great for families with children.

Families
Calm seekers
History fans
Promenade lovers
Food lovers

✓ Advantages of Petrovac Beach

Beautifully situated right on the promenade, with a great view of the old fortress
Good infrastructure with sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets
Lovely to stroll along the promenade and simply take it all in
Lifeguards on duty
Fortress with restaurant/nightclub for a lively evening
Walkable to Lucice Beach (about 5 min.)

✗ Disadvantages of Petrovac Beach

Parking can be a challenge in summer
Very crowded in summer
Larger pebbles in some spots — water shoes recommended
Only a small part of the beach is free to use

Getting to Petrovac Beach

About 20 minutes’ drive from Budva, with parking right at the beach
Lucice Beach is also reachable on foot from here

Insider tip: Make sure to climb up to Kastel Lastva fortress — it only takes a few minutes and offers what’s arguably the best viewpoint in the whole town, especially beautiful at sunset.