Beaches in Montenegro – All 15 Beaches with Tips & Guides
Montenegro has around 290 km of coastline — and the quality of its beaches is exceptional. From turquoise cliff coves to long sandy stretches to untouched river-island beaches. Here you’ll find all 15 beaches at a glance, grouped by beach type so you can quickly find the right one for you.
Which beach suits you?
⭐ The Highlights – Montenegro’s Best-Known Beaches
Mogren Beach – Budva’s Cliff Beach
Turquoise water between the cliffs, right below Budva’s Old Town. One of Montenegro’s most beautiful beaches — a 10-minute walk from the town centre.
Couples & photographers
Near Budva
Sveti Stefan Beach – Pink Sand facing the Island
Montenegro’s most famous beach backdrop: pink sand, turquoise water, and the medieval island town behind it. Publicly accessible — despite the Aman luxury hotel right next door.
Iconic
30 min. from Budva
Hawaii Beach – On Sveti Nikola Island
Only reachable by boat — on Sveti Nikola island right off Budva. Turquoise water, a natural beach, no car traffic. A little adventure right on Budva’s doorstep.
Natural beach
Near Budva
Becici Beach – Long Sandy Beach near Budva
Wide sandy beach, calmer than Budva, with a gentle entry into the water. Ideal for families with children — right in front of our apartment at Becici Sunset.
Families
Near Budva
🏖 Family Beaches – Calm, Safe, Kid-Friendly
Petrovac Beach – Family Idyll with Pine Forests
Fine pebbles, clear water, pines right down to the sea and a Venetian fortress in the background. One of Montenegro’s finest family resorts — noticeably calmer than Budva.
Families
40 min. from Budva
Budva Old Town Beach – Swimming Below the City Wall
Right beside Budva’s Venetian city wall — a unique view of the Old Town while you swim. A small, lively town beach with a great atmosphere.
Old Town flair
Budva
Buljarica Beach – Secluded Beach for Nature Lovers
One of Montenegro’s longest and calmest beaches — few tourists, lots of nature. Ideal for anyone wanting to escape the crowds. A wetland with rare bird species lies behind the beach.
Calm
Near Petrovac
🌿 Nature & Adventure – Wild & Untouched
Long Beach Ulcinj – 14 km of Sand
Montenegro’s longest beach and one of the best kitesurf spots on the Adriatic. 14 km of fine, dark sand said to have healing properties. Untouched and barely visited in the south.
Kitesurfing
Ulcinj
Ada Bojana – Naturist Island Beach on the Bojana River
An untouched river-island beach on the Albanian border — known as a naturist (FKK) beach and for its legendary fish restaurants on stilts right in the middle of the river.
Natural beach
Ulcinj
Jaz Beach – Big Sandy Beach & Festival Backdrop
One of the biggest beaches near Budva — known for watersports, shallow water, and as the stage for the Sea Dance Festival, returning here in 2026 after years away. Even without concerts, one of the region’s most beautiful beaches.
Watersports
Near Budva
Mogren Beach – Cliff Beach near Budva
Two beach coves between the cliffs, connected by a tunnel. Clear turquoise water, a view of the Old Town — one of Montenegro’s most spectacular beaches.
Spectacular
Budva
🗝 Hidden Gems – Little-Known, Absolutely Worth It
Kamenovo Beach – Calm Hidden Gem near Budva
Tucked between Budva and Petrovac — calm, clear, and almost free of mass tourism. With stylish bars and sunbeds for anyone wanting calm combined with a bit of comfort.
Calm
Near Budva
Lucice Beach – Picturesque Paradise near Petrovac
A small cove near Petrovac, framed by pine forests and rocks. Calm, clean, beautiful — and still a genuine insider tip. One of Montenegro’s most romantic beaches.
Romantic
Petrovac
Ploce Beach – Beach Club with Saltwater Pools
A 10,000 m² beach club with saltwater pools, daily DJs and foam parties — the place to be for the young crowd. Thanks to dedicated kids’ pools and supervision, it works well for families too.
Parties
Near Budva
Trsteno Beach – Quiet Cove near Herceg Novi
A small pebble beach in a quiet cove near Herceg Novi — clean, calm, far from mass tourism. Perfect for anyone exploring Montenegro’s northern coast.
Pebble beach
Herceg Novi
Veliki Pijesak – Sandy Beach in Dobra Voda
One of the few genuine sandy beaches in southern Montenegro — calm, family-friendly, and still a real insider tip in the small village of Dobra Voda.
Hidden gem
Dobra Voda
→ Our Apartment in Becici – the perfect base for exploring all these beaches
The beaches of Montenegro summarized in one Video
Informations about beaches in Montenegro
We have put together an overview of the most important information about beaches in Montenegro for you.
When is the best time for a beach holiday in Montenegro?
The best time to travel is from mid-April to mid-October. The summer months of July and August are the “high season”. Everything is full to partially overcrowded and also more expensive than off-season. It can also get extremely hot at the time – up to 40 degrees.
On the other hand, these two months are ideal for a party holiday – all the clubs are open and there is endless nightlife.
Are there sandy beaches in Montenegro?
Yes – but sandy beaches are only in the south. Otherwise there are pebble or pebble-sand beaches
Can you snorkel in Montenegro?
But of course – the water is wonderfully clear and invites you to do so.
Are the beaches in Montenegro suitable for families?
Look at the description of the individual beaches – many of them are ideal for families.
In which area are the most beautiful beaches?
You will find many beautiful stretches of beach around the municipality of Budva. However, the most beautiful pure sandy beaches are in the south of Montenegro. Ulcinj and the island of Ada Bojana can be reached in 1.5 hours from Budva. This may seem like a long time to some, but it’s definitely worth it.
Where can you find pristine beaches in Montenegro?
Lonely beaches are the Zagorski pijesak and the Plaza Crvena glavica.
I’m still young. In which holiday resorts or on which beaches in Montenegro can I party?
If you mainly value “party” on vacation, then Budva is the first choice for you. Budva is also called “Ibiza of the Balkans” in high season.
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