Dive into Paradise: Exploring the Best Beaches in Montenegro
In a world that never stops, the cities are getting bigger, and the people are multiplying non-stop, it’s hard to find that little piece of heaven where you can rest your mind, body, and soul. With the uprise in Montenegro’s popularity, people sometimes find themselves somewhat disappointed after visiting, and that’s mainly because they stick to the overcrowded, dirty city beaches on which none of the locals ever go.
Because I love my readers and my homeland, I’m going to share some top-secret info on Montenegro’s most beautiful beaches.
Trsteno
My favorite beach! I might be subjective, but Trsteno has it all. It’s hidden in a small bay. It has a beach bar, a restaurant, white sand, and shallow crystal clear waters. It’s very close to Budva and Kotor, the most visited towns on the Montenegrin coast, so you never have to travel over 20 minutes to get there. It also has cheap sunbeds and free parking.
Queen’s Beach
Kraljicina Plaza or Queens Beach was unavailable to the public for almost 20 years. It was reserved for Prime ministers, Presidents, and people like Beckhams due to the massive amount of money you had to pay to get it. Today, it is free, and everyone can visit. The beach is located in a small bay surrounded by two hills. The only downside is that there aren’t any shops or cafes nearby, and since it is public, there aren’t any sunbeds as well, so remember to bring your own.
Njivice
Njivice is located at the very entrance of the Bay of Kotor. The closest city to it is Herceg Novi, which is very close to the Montenegrin border with Croatia. It consists of several beaches, one of which is a nudist beach if you are into that stuff. The waters are clean and shallow, making it a perfect place for a dip.
Sveti Stefan
Another line of beaches that were opened to the public in the last two years is Queen’s Beach. Sveti Stefan is a peninsula near Budva which consists of medieval houses turned hotels, and currently, they are reserved for the richest people on the planet. Dan Bilzerian, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie were guests, but the beach is public. So I recommend visiting it before they close it again. It is the most exclusive place among the Montenegro beaches.
Bajova Kula
This is by far the most beautiful beach in Montenegro, but I had to place it here due to the price. The sunbeds are over 50 a day, and they have been for the past ten years; the prices of food and drinks are abnormal, but the view is amazing. Located near the medieval village Perast, Bajova Kula is a perfect place for hedonists with a deep pocket.
Kings Beach / Milocer
Kings Beach is located in a bay between Queens Beach and Sveti Stefan. Like them, it has been recently opened up to the public. It has beautiful yellow gravel and a white palace just a few inches behind the beach. Like the name said, and like Queens Beach, these beaches were reserved for royalty and were inaccessible to the public for a long time. Along with Queens Beach and Sveti Stefan it is also among the most exclusive Montenegro beaches.
Valdanos
Valdanos is a bay located near the town of Ulcinj. It is one of the rare places in Ulcinj which isn’t overcrowded. It has a beautiful beach bar where you can chill and relax the whole day.
Ada Bojana
At the delta of the Bojana River, where it meets the Adriatic Sea, is a river island called Ada Bojana. Ada means Delta in Montenegrin. It’s on a Montenegrin border with Albania, and it’s characterized by strong winds, which are perfect for kitesurfing. There is also a nudist beach on a part of the island. It is one of the most famous Montenegro beaches.
Mogren beach
At the very end of Budva town, hidden behind high cliffs, lays Mogren beach. It is a beautiful place with deep, clean waters, a restaurant, and a beach bar. The sunbeds are surprisingly average-priced, which is unexpected considering the beauty of this place.
Plavi Horizonti / The Blue Horizon
If you have small kids who like to wander around in the sea, and you are afraid of them getting lost or worse, then Plavi Horizonti is a perfect beach for you. This beach is located on Lushtica Peninsula near Tivat. It has turquoise shallow waters and white sand, perfect for making sand castles.
Palmon Bay
The beach of the hotel, which has the same name, is located in Igalo. It is the only beach in Montenegro where people with disabilities can enjoy the sea, but most of the time hotel management goes against the law and won’t allow disabled people to enjoy the beach. It is quite pricey, and the management of the hotel is famous for being rude to customers as well as the staff, making it drastically drop down the list. But the beach is beautiful.
Golden Coast / Zlatna obala
Zlatna Obala is located near Sutomore, and it is one of those beaches that only locals know about. But when I say locals, I mean the people who live a few minutes from it. I found out about this beach last year, and I have to tell you it’s worth visiting. The beach is gravel making it a bit unsuitable for anyone who has flat feet like I do, but if you suck it up, you’ll have a great time.
La Bamba
The beach itself isn’t so great, since it’s a concrete beach in Igalo, but it is a desirable place for young people since every night there is a concert in it and every day there are parties with loud music. Among all Montenegro beaches this one has the best night life.
