Best Sandy Beaches in Montenegro
We rank the 5 sandy beaches in Montenegro. Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro (Montenegro) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Velika Plaža, Ulcinj, Ulcinj Mala Plaza.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 5 of the 5 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro
Ada Bojana, Ulcinj, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CAda Bojana is a triangular island formed by the mouth of the Bojana river at the border with Albania, with a long beach of dark golden sand on the sea side.
2Velika Plaža, Ulcinj
Ulcinj, Montenegro · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CVelika Plaža (Big Beach) is a sandy strip of roughly 12 km (sources give 12 to 14 km) that runs from Ulcinj south to the Bojana river near Ada Bojana.
3Ulcinj Mala Plaza
Ulcinj, Montenegro · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA small town beach below the old town of Ulcinj, with a sandy shore and views of the rocky headland.
4Čanj Beach, Bar
Čanj, Bar, Montenegro · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CČanj is a small resort on the coast of Bar Municipality in southern Montenegro.
5Veliki Pijesak Beach, Ulcinj
Ulcinj · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CVeliki Pijesak is a sandy beach near Ulcinj on the south Montenegrin coast, with shallow warm water that suits families.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro | Montenegro | 4.5 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Velika Plaža, Ulcinj | Montenegro | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Ulcinj Mala Plaza | Montenegro | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Čanj Beach, Bar | Montenegro | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Veliki Pijesak Beach, Ulcinj | Montenegro | 4.1 | 25 °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 sandy beaches in Montenegro?
Our top three are Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro (4.5 out of 5), Velika Plaža, Ulcinj (4.5 out of 5), Ulcinj Mala Plaza (4.3 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 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro, Velika Plaža, Ulcinj, Ulcinj Mala Plaza, Čanj Beach, Bar, Veliki Pijesak Beach, Ulcinj 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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