Best Beaches In & Near Kotor
Widely regarded as the most picture postcard perfect town in Montenegro, Kotor does not disappoint. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the well-preserved medieval architecture perfectly blends with the stunning backdrop of Kotor Bay. Resembling a fjord, the steep sides of the river valley rise precipitously from the clam waters. Unlike its more northern counterparts the water in Kotor is from the relatively balmy Adriatic Sea.
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1. Mogren Beach
Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Making up a particularly pleasant stretch of the Budva Riviera are the twin beaches of Mogren. Stretching for around 400 metres the beaches of Mogren 1 and Mogren 2 are connected by a cave-like tunnel through a small headland. It is worth walking the extra bit to the second beach.
Despite being just around the corner from the busy resort town of Budva itself Mogren beach remains comparatively peaceful.The… read more »
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2. Kotor beach
Wheeler Cowperthwaite Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Kotor is said to be the most picturesque town in Montenegro. Set at the head of a deep fjord-like bay the old town is a jumble of red roofs and elegant towers. Behind are towering limestone hills whilst in front are the calm, green-blue waters of Kotor Bay.
The area in front of the old town is occupied by the marina and quay where huge cruise ships are something of a… read more »
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3. Jaz Beach
Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Jaz beach is one of many fine beaches on Montenegro's Budva Riviera. Within easy walking distance of the historic town of Budva itself the beach at Jaz has a bit of something for everyone.
Whilst on the one hand you will find plenty of opportunity to relax on a sunlounger, get a massage and take in the views of the clear, blue Adriatic Sea there are also plenty of water… read more »
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4. Sveti Stefan
Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
The islet of Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen) lies just a few kilometres along Montenegro's Adriatic coast from Budva. With such a stunning backdrop the beaches here wouldn't have to be up to that much to still get the thumbs up. However, with crystal clear turquoise waters, pink sand and backdrop of pine forest and mountains make Sveti Stefan a magical beach to spend a day on the beach.
Back in… read more »
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5. Petrovac Beach
Herbert Frank Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
A popular summer spot on the Budva Riviera, Petrovac is a charming little town wrapped around a cove. The beachfront has a few newer apartment buildings but largely retains the old stone buildings that are quite charming. This is a more relaxing and upmarket holiday spot than other resorts on the coast, with fewer clubs and beach parties; it is a place to come and relax as you take in… read more »
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6. Kamenovo
Fermion Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
The south facing Kamenovo Beach (Kamenovo Plaža) sits in a shallow bay beside the warm turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea and the attractive vegetation of the Budva Riviera. It makes Budva its closest major town, roughly two kilometres away, with buses and taxis plying the route between the two with regular occurrence.
Stretching for several hundred metres in length, Kamenovo Beach forms a D of fine light sand with… read more »
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7. Bečići
Natalia Semenova Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Bečići Beach was recognised for its beauty as far back as 1935, when it won the Grand Prix in Paris as the most beautiful in all of Europe. More recently, it has been visited by such A-listers as the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie, cementing the fantastically alliterative Becici Beach as a tremendous family resort close to Budva.
Though the sand is littered with smaller grade pebbles,… read more »
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8. Sutomore Beach
© Luca Conti / CC BY Travel time from Kotor: approx 1 hr
Sutomore is one of the most developed resorts on the Montenegro coast. Situated between the cities of Bar and Petrovac, its long stretch of sandy beach is a magnet for beachgoers from far and wide. Sheltered from wind by the surrounding pine forests and mountains beyond the area has an innate natural beauty depite the beachfront developments. You will have no shortage of amenities from food and drinks to sunbeds… read more »
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9. Pržno
Сергей Наруков Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Przno Beach (look out for signs reading Pržno Plaža) is situated within a small fishing village that couldn't be more Mediterranean in style if it tried. Part of the Budva Riviera, the village remains quiet and largely traditional, with artisan fishing boats still moored in the harbour formed by the bay, protected from both wind and waves.
This protection is equally valid for swimmers who make it down Pržno's gravel to… read more »
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10. Queen's beach
BokicaK Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Known by its English moniker as much as any other, Queen's Beach (or Kralijčina Praža to give it its true name) takes its title from the fact the penultimate Queen Consort of Yugoslavia, Marija, had a summer palace here.
Surrounded by thick forest and well-maintained parkland, the white sand and drinking-water clear waters of Queen's Beach are shaded for much of the day by cypress and olive trees. Sheltered by light-coloured… read more »
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11. Milocer
Raymond Zoller Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
So fine a location that the great and the good will pay up to €3,000 a night to be accommodated in the Villa Milocer that overlooks the beach, Milocer also goes by the name of King's Beach. The reason is that the villa and surrounding 18 hectares of manicured parkland were once the summer residence of none other than the assassinated King Alexander I of Yugoslavia.
The cypresses, cedars, olives, pines… read more »
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12. Drobni Pijesak Beach
© anjÄi / CC BY Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Drobni Pijesak Beach is located just north of Petrovac between Sveti Stefan and Rezevici coves. It has a long pale-golden-sand beach about 250 meters long, and the clear blue water is clean and great for swimming. This beach is smaller and more secluded than its neighbours, although it is on the tourist radar in the high season. The name Drobni Pijesak means "Crushed Sand".
You will find a small… read more »
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13. Slovenska
Bratislav Tabaš Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Simply translating as ‘Slovenian Beach' since the architect who designed the area behind it hailed from that part of what was then a united Yugoslavia, Slovenska Plaža runs unbroken for a magical 1,600 metres.
Comprising sand interspersed with naturally-occurring pebbles, it is a beach with great facilities, making it more than suitable for family outings to this beautiful stretch of coastline. Immediately behind Slovenska Beach visitors will find a large hotel… read more »
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14. Buljarica
Sea Dance Festival Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
Located a stone's throw from the pleasant little resort town of Petrovac is Buljarica beach. One of the longest beaches in all Montenegro, it stretches for nearly 2.5 kilometres.
With so much space it should in theory be easy enough to find a patch of sand to throw down your towel. Whilst this is true it does mean heading towards the southern end of the beach during the summer season… read more »
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15. Perazica Do
Zlatomir Bacic Travel time from Kotor: approx 0.5 hrs
With dramatic cliffs to one side, and a near-flat entrance into the stunning colours of the Adriatic Sea on the other, Perazica Do Beach is as alluring as any in Montenegro. A few hundred metres in length, it boasts only a handful of sun loungers, hired out on a first come first served basis.
Its western position makes Perazica Do Beach ideal for watching the sunset, having spent a relaxing day… read more »
