The Best Beaches in Montenegro - Top 10 Montenegro Beaches That You Should Visit

Are you thinking of the best beaches in Montenegro? We got you! If ever you’re planning to visit this country in Balkan, one of the things that you shouldn’t miss is its beaches. Montenegro is boasting with mountains, gothic villages, and narrow beaches.

Because of this, it is a popular summer destination. A lot of tourists are going here just to witness and experience the beauty and tranquility that it has. This mountainous country in Southeast Europe should have a place in your travel bucket list for a perfect beach getaway!

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Facts about Montenegro

Population

As of 2019, the population in Montenegro is 627, 987.

Language

The official language is Montenegrin. However, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and Albanian are also widely spoken.

Currency

Montenegro uses the Euro as its currency. However, it does not print or issue its own euro. It imports them from other countries. 

One of the Newest Countries

Montenegro gained its independence from Serbia in June 2006 making it one of the newest countries in the world. 

Oldest Olive Trees

One of the oldest olive trees in the world can be found in Mitrovica, a village in Montenegro. It is said to be at least 2,000 years old!

Tallest People

Montenegrins are considered as some of the tallest people in the world. The average height for men is 1.83 m (6ft). 

Diversity

Montenegro is one of those countries that is diverse. With Montenegrins, Serbs, Bosnians, and Albanians living in the country, it’s not surprising to see a mixture of religion, ethnicity, and language.

Tiny Country

Montenegro is a small country, it is almost equal to the size of Connecticut, USA.

Here are the Top 10 Beaches in Montenegro that we recommend.

1. Ploce Beach

Location: Krimovice, Kotor Municipality, Montenegro

The crystal clear water in Ploce Beach is worth checking out if ever you’re in Kotor. The pebbly beach is relaxing enough to take away your stress. If you want some fresh water, there are little pools available with parasols and tables. You can even join the pool party and have some good strong drinks. There’s also a restaurant available in the area. Ploce beach is not just a place to relax wherein you’ll be swimming and enjoying the sea views. If you’re in for a party, loud music, and a noisy pool, then you should head here. Ploce beach can be reached in several ways, one of those is by using a taxi boat from the old city port. 

Recommended Kotor Hotel: Boutique Hotel Astoria 

2. Kamenovo Beach

Kamenovo Beach is a 330 m beach. This small sandy beach has restaurants and cafes. It features a botanical garden as well. When it comes to having a meal, there’s a famous Zoff Fish restaurant at the end of the path to the south. Visitors can enjoy dining in. Not only that, but the beach sometimes organizes music concerts and events. This is one of the few reasons why this beach is popular with young people. The clean surroundings and water of Kamenovo Beach is surely a must-see!

Recommended Budva Hotel: Hotel Harmonia by Dukley

3. Milocher Park

This gorgeous park is located in Sveti Stefan. People can have a lovely walk in this place. The park is near the Adriatic Sea and it has a beach with pink rocks. There are many pine trees, olive trees, and palm trees as well. While walking, you can have an amazing view of the Sveti Stefan island. This is a nice park with a pebbly beach and the wonderful smell of trees plus a beautiful view of the sea and mountains. Experience an amazing walk while witnessing spectacular views at Milocher Park.

Recommended Sveti Stefan Hotel: Hotel Azimut

4. Becici Beach

Becici Beach is a wonderful beach located in Becici, Budva. However, please remember to wear aqua shoes upon going here as it is not a sandy beach. Becici is a pebbly beach that has lovely, clear water. This 2km long beach is surrounded by many hotels and apartments. It was once won as the most beautiful beach in Europe for the Grand Prix in Paris in 1935. Because of its popularity, expect a lot of people during your visit, especially in the summer season. 

Recommended Budva Hotel: Meridian Hotel

5. Long Beach (Velika plaza)

Having a measure of 12,000 meters or 8 miles, Long Beach or Velika Plaza is one of the longest beaches in Europe and the longest in Montenegro. Which is uncommon in the country. It stretches from Ulcinj to Ada Bojana. It was also included in the New York Times ranking of top travel destinations for 2010 (Top Places to go in 2010). The beach is surrounded by subtropical plants. Its shallow water is very refreshing, and it is believed that it can help with rheumatism. Long beach is surely not your ordinary beach.

Recommended Ulcinj Hotel: Padam Hotel & SPA

6. Mogren Beach

Photo by Robert Cutts

Photo by Robert Cutts

Mogren beach is one of the most popular and attractive beaches in Montenegro. It consists of two beaches. They’re 350 m long and are connected by a short tunnel. With its medium grain sand and sun exposure, a lot of people love staying here during the summer season. These beaches were named after the Spanish sailor Mohrin. Mohrin built a church on the beach dedicated to St. Anthon. This church is located on Mogren II Beach.

If you want to visit Mogren Beach, you can easily reach them by using a pedestrian walkway from the direction of the Old Town Budva. It’s only 150 m away.

Recommended Budva Hotel: Hotel Moskva

7. Jaz Beach

Jaz beach is a part of the Municipality of Budva in Montenegro. It’s located 2.5 km away from the said town. Jaz is a sandy pebble beach and is consists of two parts. The total of these two is 1200 m. It is popular as a location for musical events. Plenty of big concerts were held on this beach. And because of its great location, the beautiful open sea view would welcome the visitors. The small pebbles and soft sandy beaches are just a few of the reasons why you should go here.

Recommended Budva Hotel: Hotel Majestic

8. Plavi Horizonti Beach

Plavi Horizonti Beach is located in Radovici, Municipality of Tivat in Montenegro. It is surrounded by olives and pine trees. Visitors can have a lovely walk on the promenade paths on the rocks to fully enjoy the sea view. A lot of plateaus on the rocks are perfect for a chilling moment under the sun. The steps will bring you down to the rocky pools that are filled with warm seawater. Plavi Horizonti Beach is suitable for all ages even to the youngest ones as the water is calm and most parts are shallow. There’s also a bar or a restaurant around the area.

Recommended Tivat Hotel: Regent Porto Montenegro

9. Crvena Glavica Beach

Crvena Glavica Beach, located in the beautiful Sveti Stefan, also means the ‘Red Head Beach’. It is a combination of seven beaches along the bay of Sveti Stefan towards Sutomore and Bar. The beach contains pebbles, rocks, and sand with a reddish color, hence the name of the beach. The water in Crvena Glavica is warm and calm. You can also have one of the greatest views of the Sveti Stefan island from this beach. The beach is rocky so you have to be careful when swimming to avoid hurting yourself. It is advisable to wear aqua shoes too.

Recommended Sveti Stefan Hotel: Hotel Adrović

10. Beach Rafailovichi

Beach Rafailovichi is a lovely beach located in Budva. The beach is a bit gritty and rocky but it has clear and warm water. The beach also has very calm water which is safe for people of all ages. The only sad thing about it is the beach itself is clean. However, since it is crowded and a lot of people go here, expect to see some trash. But all in all, Beach Rafailovichi is worth a visit if ever you’re in Budva. The Becici beach is located just beside this beach. 

Recommended Budva Hotel: Hotel Zeta

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These best beaches in Montenegro are just some of the suggestions that we have. If ever you’re planning a trip to this beautiful Balkan country, never miss the chance to swim in one of these lovely beaches.

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