Best Pebble Beaches in Montenegro
We rank the 11 pebble beaches in Montenegro. Drobni Pijesak (Montenegro) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Queens Beach, Sveti Stefan.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 9 of the 11 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Drobni Pijesak
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small cove of pale pebbles and coarse sand, about 250 metres long, set between olive trees and low rocky headlands on the Budva Riviera south of Sveti Stefan.
2Queens Beach
Milocer, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CTwo small coves of pink-tinged pebbles and sand below a wooded park on the Budva Riviera, with calm clear water.
3Sveti Stefan
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA fairytale island-village connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus of pink pebbles and crystal-clear Adriatic water.
4Valdanos Bay
Ulcinj, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA crescent-shaped bay of rounded pebbles, roughly 300 metres long, tucked below old olive groves on the south coast of Montenegro near Ulcinj.
5Becici Beach
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long, curving beach on the Budva Riviera with mountains rising behind the resort town.
6Buljarica Beach
Petrovac, Budva Municipality, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long pebble beach near Petrovac with green hills behind it and a quieter feel than the busier Budva beaches.
7Jaz Beach
Budva, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °COne of the longest beaches in Montenegro, a wide pebble sweep about 2.
8Kamenovo
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long pebble-and-sand beach on the Budva Riviera, framed by green hills and calm, clear water.
9Petrovac Beach
Petrovac, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long curve of fine pebbles and sand in front of the town of Petrovac, with two small islets offshore and hills behind.
10Sutomore Beach
Bar, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA pebble beach town and rocky coast between Bar and Petrovac, with clear water below steep hills.
11Przno Beach
Przno, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA small sheltered bay on the Budva Riviera with sunbeds along a shore of pebbles and sand, and the village of Przno behind.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drobni Pijesak | Montenegro | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Queens Beach | Montenegro | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Sveti Stefan | Montenegro | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Valdanos Bay | Montenegro | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Becici Beach | Montenegro | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Buljarica Beach | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Jaz Beach | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Kamenovo | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Petrovac Beach | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Sutomore Beach | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Przno Beach | Montenegro | 4.2 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated pebble beaches in Montenegro?
Our top three are Drobni Pijesak (4.5 out of 5), Queens Beach (4.5 out of 5), Sveti Stefan (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Queens Beach, Sveti Stefan, Becici Beach, Buljarica Beach, Jaz Beach and 4 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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