{"id":9606,"date":"2024-05-21T08:26:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T06:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montenegro-urlaub.com\/?page_id=9606"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:50:49","slug":"lustica-bay-montenegro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montenegro-urlaub.com\/en\/lustica-bay-montenegro\/","title":{"rendered":"Lu\u0161tica Bay Montenegro"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lu\u0161tica Bay Montenegro \u2013 Montenegro’s Most Exciting New Luxury Destination<\/h1>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Lu\u0161tica Peninsula \u2013 approx. 30 min from Tivat Airport, 60 min from Budva<\/p>\n

Developer:<\/strong> Orascom Development \u2013 total investment \u20ac1.5 billion<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> The Chedi Hotel (5\u2605), marina, golf course (Gary Player design), 5 beaches<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:<\/strong> May to October \u2013 promenade and beaches accessible year-round<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

While Dubrovnik is overcrowded and Budva is loud, something is taking shape on the Lu\u0161tica Peninsula that the Adriatic has never seen before: a completely new city built from scratch \u2013 planned, constructed and brought to life with an ambition that goes far beyond the average resort. Lu\u0161tica Bay<\/strong> is not a hotel complex. It is an entire lifestyle \u2013 natural stone, sea views, yachts and one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe.<\/p>\n

It all started in 2008 with an empty field on one of the last unspoiled stretches of coastline in Europe. Today Lu\u0161tica Bay is one of the fastest-growing luxury destinations on the Balkans. And the remarkable thing: only ten percent of the 690-hectare site is built upon. The rest remains wild peninsula \u2013 pine forests, rocky coastline, olive groves. Exactly as it has always been.<\/p>\n

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Marina Village \u2013 the Heart of Lu\u0161tica Bay<\/h2>\n

Marina Village is the first and most lively part of Lu\u0161tica Bay. Natural stone buildings right on the water, a promenade lined with restaurants, bars and boutiques \u2013 including international names like Bogner \u2013 and an elegant marina for over 115 yachts of up to 45 metres in length.<\/p>\n

The Chedi Lu\u0161tica Bay \u2013 the flagship hotel<\/h3>\n
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Category:<\/strong> 5-star luxury hotel, GHM Hotels group<\/p>\n

Rooms:<\/strong> 111 rooms and suites \u2013 all with sea views and private balcony<\/p>\n

Restaurants:<\/strong> 3 restaurants including “The Japanese” with panoramic sea views<\/p>\n

Spa:<\/strong> Asian-inspired, drawing on Balinese, Indian and Tibetan traditions, VOYA products<\/p>\n

Award:<\/strong> First luxury resort in Europe to receive the Zero Waste Award \u2013 aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Chedi is not simply a luxury hotel \u2013 it is the heart of the entire destination. Rooms are decorated in warm natural tones with terrazzo floors, oak detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows. The spa draws on Asian healing traditions, the main restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine using Montenegrin produce. For those who want the very best of Montenegro without having to travel to a different hotel every day: The Chedi is the answer.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> You don’t have to be a hotel guest to visit The Chedi’s restaurants. Dinner at “The Japanese” with marina views at sunset is one of the finest dining experiences in all of Montenegro.<\/div>\n

Marina and Lungo Mare coastal path<\/h3>\n

The marina accommodates over 115 yachts and is one of the most modern on the entire Adriatic. Along the 4.9 km “Lungo Mare” coastal path, the marina, beaches and town centre are connected \u2013 perfect for morning walks, cycling or leisurely strolling with mountain and sea views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Golf Course \u2013 Montenegro’s First & Only Course<\/h2>\n
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Design:<\/strong> Gary Player \u2013 one of the world’s most celebrated golf course designers<\/p>\n

Course:<\/strong> 18-hole, Par 72, 6,519 metres across 86 hectares<\/p>\n

Unique feature:<\/strong> Sea views from every single hole \u2013 achievable on only 10% of courses worldwide<\/p>\n

Opening:<\/strong> First 9 holes planned end of 2026, all 18 approx. 2028\/2029<\/p>\n

Now open:<\/strong> Driving Range and Golf Academy since 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Gary Player-designed course is not just a sporting highlight \u2013 it is Montenegro’s first ever professional golf course and one of the rare courses worldwide where you genuinely see the sea from every single hole. From some tees you have the Adriatic in front of you and the Bay of Kotor behind.<\/p>\n

Gary Player himself said at the presentation: “I was struck by the beauty of the estate. The opportunity to see water from almost every hole \u2013 that is rare in golf course design today.”<\/p>\n

Who is the golf course for?<\/h3>\n
Golfers of all levels<\/span>
\nSports enthusiasts<\/span>
\nYear-round visitors<\/span>
\nInvestors<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Beaches & Nature \u2013 the Wild Side of the Lu\u0161tica Peninsula<\/h2>\n

Lu\u0161tica Bay has five beaches of its own \u2013 from quiet pebble coves to the exclusive hotel beach of The Chedi. But the real strength of the peninsula is the untouched nature surrounding it. 90% of the area remains wild: pine forests, olive groves, rocky coastline with hidden coves and hiking trails with panoramic views.<\/p>\n

Activities on the peninsula<\/h3>\n

Alongside golf and beach, the Lu\u0161tica Peninsula offers a broad range of activities: hiking and mountain biking through olive groves and coastal woodland, water sports directly in front of the resort (snorkelling, kayaking, jet ski), yoga and wellness at The Chedi spa, and boat trips to secluded coves unreachable by road.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udddd Insider tip:<\/strong> Hire a small boat and explore the rocky coastline of the peninsula from the water \u2013 there are coves and grottos that no guidebook mentions and that only boats can reach.<\/div>\n

Who should visit Lu\u0161tica Bay?<\/h3>\n
Luxury travellers<\/span>
\nCouples<\/span>
\nGolfers<\/span>
\nSailors & yacht owners<\/span>
\nNature lovers<\/span>
\nWellness travellers<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Getting There & Practical Info for Your Visit<\/h2>\n

How to reach Lu\u0161tica Bay<\/h3>\n
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Tivat Airport:<\/strong> approx. 30 min \u2013 closest and most convenient airport<\/p>\n

Dubrovnik Airport:<\/strong> approx. 60 min \u2013 many international direct flights<\/p>\n

From Budva:<\/strong> approx. 60 min by car<\/p>\n

From Kotor:<\/strong> approx. 40 min by car<\/p>\n

By boat:<\/strong> Boat arrivals from Kotor or Tivat possible \u2013 the most stylish way to arrive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What is already open?<\/h3>\n

Lu\u0161tica Bay is still growing \u2013 but the finished part is already impressive. Marina Village with marina, promenade, restaurants and boutiques is fully operational. The Chedi Hotel welcomes guests. Five beaches and the Lungo Mare coastal path are accessible. The Driving Range and Golf Academy have been open since 2024. The golf course itself opens in stages from 2026.<\/p>\n

Tip for day visitors:<\/strong> You don’t need to stay at The Chedi to experience Lu\u0161tica Bay. A day trip from Budva or Kotor is well worth it \u2013 stroll around the marina, lunch on the promenade, visit one of the beach clubs. Plan 3\u20134 hours.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lu\u0161tica Bay & the Bay of Kotor \u2013 Combining Both<\/h2>\n

Lu\u0161tica Bay sits between the open Adriatic and the Bay of Kotor \u2013 perfectly placed to experience both. From here, Kotor, Perast and Herceg Novi are all within easy reach. Anyone wanting to combine modern luxury Montenegro with historic Montenegro can do Lu\u0161tica Bay in the morning and Kotor or Perast in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Kotor \u2013 UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a>
\nPerast \u2013 Venetian Jewel of the Bay<\/a>
\nHerceg Novi \u2013 Gateway to the Bay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Conclusion: Lu\u0161tica Bay \u2013 Montenegro at its Most Luxurious<\/h2>\n
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Anyone who knows Montenegro only as a budget alternative to Croatia will be surprised by Lu\u0161tica Bay. This is not a cheap holiday destination \u2013 it is a serious rival to the C\u00f4te d’Azur and Istria, with one decisive advantage: it is not yet overcrowded. Not yet. The coming years will put Lu\u0161tica Bay on every luxury travel map in Europe.<\/p>\n

Our advice:<\/strong> Go now \u2013 before everyone knows about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your base for the region<\/h3>\n

From our apartment “Gl\u00fccks-Griff”<\/strong> in Becici near Budva, Lu\u0161tica Bay is about an hour away \u2013 ideal as a day trip with a marina lunch, beach visit and harbour stroll. Back in Becici in the evening with pool and sea views.<\/p>\n

Our Apartment “Gl\u00fccks-Griff” in Becici<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

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