Best Beaches in Montenegro
19 hand-picked beaches in Montenegro, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Sveti Stefan (4.5 / 5).
Sveti Stefan
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Pebble Beach · 4.5 / 5
Valdanos Bay
Ulcinj, Montenegro · Hidden Cove · 4.5 / 5
Drobni Pijesak
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Quiet Cove · 4.5 / 5
Queens Beach
Milocer, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Twin Coves below a Royal Park · 4.5 / 5
Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro
Ada Bojana, Ulcinj, Montenegro · Wild sandy island beach at the Albanian border · 4.5 / 5
Becici Beach
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Long Beach on the Budva Riviera · 4.4 / 5
Mogren Beach
Budva, Montenegro · Twin coves joined by a path next to Budva old town · 4.4 / 5
Zanjice Beach, Lustica
Lustica, Herceg Novi · Pebble beach facing Mamula island on the Lustica peninsula · 4.4 / 5
Jaz Beach
Budva, Montenegro · Pebble Beach · 4.3 / 5
Kamenovo
Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Easy Riviera Beach · 4.3 / 5
Buljarica Beach
Petrovac, Budva Municipality, Montenegro · Long Quiet Pebble Beach · 4.3 / 5
Ulcinj Mala Plaza
Ulcinj, Montenegro · Old Town Bay Beach · 4.3 / 5
Sutomore Beach
Bar, Montenegro · Rocky Coast Near Bar · 4.3 / 5
Petrovac Beach
Petrovac, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Long Town Beach by Two Islets · 4.3 / 5
Rafailovici Beach, Budva Riviera
Rafailovici, Budva, Montenegro · Pebble beach with a promenade on the Budva Riviera · 4.3 / 5
Plavi Horizonti Beach, Lustica
Lustica Peninsula · Wide pebble and sand beach on the Lustica peninsula · 4.3 / 5
Przno Beach
Przno, Budva Riviera, Montenegro · Sheltered Cove near Sveti Stefan · 4.2 / 5
Zukovica Beach
Montenegro coast · Small rocky cove on the Montenegrin coast · 4.2 / 5
Veliki Pijesak Beach, Ulcinj
Ulcinj · Sandy beach with beach bars on the Ulcinj coast · 4.1 / 5About beaches in Montenegro
Montenegro's short Adriatic coast has pebble and sand beaches below steep mountains, from the Bay of Kotor to Budva and the long sandy beaches near Ulcinj. The water is clear and the scenery is dramatic.
When to go
June to September is the main season. July and August are the busiest and hottest, while late May and September are quieter.
Getting around
A car or taxi helps reach the smaller beaches. Many beaches are managed with paid sunbeds, and parking near Budva fills quickly in summer.
Easiest beaches to reach
Sveti Stefan, Queens Beach, Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro, Becici Beach.
Quieter hidden gems
Valdanos Bay, Drobni Pijesak, Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro, Zanjice Beach, Lustica.
All beaches at a glance
- Sveti Stefan: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Valdanos Bay: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Drobni Pijesak: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Queens Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access easy.
- Becici Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Mogren Beach: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Zanjice Beach, Lustica: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Jaz Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Kamenovo: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Buljarica Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Ulcinj Mala Plaza: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Sutomore Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Petrovac Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Rafailovici Beach, Budva Riviera: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Plavi Horizonti Beach, Lustica: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Przno Beach: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Zukovica Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Veliki Pijesak Beach, Ulcinj: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Montenegro?
June to September is the main season. July and August are the busiest and hottest, while late May and September are quieter.
Which beaches in Montenegro are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Sveti Stefan, Queens Beach, Ada Bojana Beach, Montenegro, Becici Beach. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Montenegro?
A car or taxi helps reach the smaller beaches. Many beaches are managed with paid sunbeds, and parking near Budva fills quickly in summer.
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