10 best resorts in Montenegro with sandy beaches

Located off the coast of the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro has a coastline of 300 km. But there are also picturesque mountains, fast rivers with a rushing current, flat valleys, interesting islands. The diversity of the landscape makes the country a unique mountain and sea resort with a huge selection of types of recreation. The Adriatic coast of Montenegro is characterized by the presence of a large number of beautiful bays and beaches of various qualities and purposes.

In recent years, more and more tourists seek to relax among the amazing Montenegrin beauty. The resorts of Montenegro with sandy beaches are especially in great demand. This article provides a selection of such resorts.

Herceg Novi

The resort area of ​​Herceg Novi occupies the coast of the Bay of Kotor with a rather difficult mountainous relief, so there are no spacious sandy beaches here. But in the beach variety, there are small cozy areas with a sandy surface, sheltered from the winds. On the winding beach strip of the village. Njivice (6 km from Herceg Novi) has small sandy beaches interspersed with small pebbles. They are perfectly landscaped and have a comfortable descent into the sea.

It is noteworthy that the sea water in this zone is constantly renewed in a natural way, therefore it is crystal clear. The sandy strip of the Yacht Club, with excellent beach infrastructure, is in demand. In the fishing village. Baosici has wonderful sandy beaches surrounded by lush subtropical vegetation. There are many mini-hotels, private cottages for living, surprisingly warm sea.

One of the best sandy beaches "Santos" is located in the suburb of Meljine. A quiet, cozy place next to the yacht club is chosen by lovers of boat trips. Nearby there is the central Meljine beach with coarse-grained sand, comfortably equipped. There are always a lot of children here, a playground is organized for them.

Kotor

The old town, lost among the picturesque mountains, captivates the imagination with its wonderful embankments, pretty houses, cozy restaurants, and a riot of picturesque vegetation. Although cruise ships often dock in the Bay of Kotor, you can find calm stretches of the coast for a peaceful holiday here. But there are no purely sandy beaches here.

There are no beaches directly within the city limits (the main place is occupied by the port). There are many of them in the surrounding villages, including areas with a sandy surface. For example, Morin with a sandy-pebble strip of 15 m is located on a cape. Sprawling umbrella palms hang over the beach in tents, providing natural protection from the sun.

Nearby there are many cafes and restaurants, equipped in former old mills, which gives a special flavor to the establishments. A wonderful vacation awaits tourists in Dobrota, with its sandy and pebble beaches, with olive, orange and lemon groves. The air here is filled with citrus and pine aromas, a special atmosphere of medieval authenticity reigns.

Tivat

The resort town, known as the main Montenegrin airport, is located on the Vrmac peninsula, washed by the waters of the Bay of Kotor. The mild climate, picturesque harbor, good infrastructure and 17 beaches make Tivati ​​a popular tourist destination. In addition to the coastline, Riviera Tivat has 3 islands where you can have a great vacation. Particularly attractive is the Island of Flowers, the sandy beach of which is 1.2 km long and goes around the entire island.

The coastal strip is divided into a series of small sandy beaches surrounded by unique vegetation of extraordinary beauty. It is good to rest here for people who are contraindicated to stay under the sun for a long time. The sandy beach (1.7 km) at Cape Selyanovo is in great demand. In some places, there are rocks polished by time, which makes the local landscapes unique. Two small, well-maintained sandy sections of the coast are located on the central embankment of the city - Belane (150 m) and Zupa (500 m).

Excellent infrastructure, pine trees, cypresses in the background, clear sea - ideal conditions for relaxation! The truly delightful Donja Lastva beach is located 1.5 km from the city limits. A strip of excellent sea sand stretches for 1 km along the coast with beautiful marinas. Here you can spend unforgettable days of the bathing season. A real pearl among the beaches of Tivat - Blue Horizon (owned by the hotel of the same name) A strip of soft velvet sand surrounded by pine and olive groves. Convenient descent into the water, shallow waters near the coast attract families with children here.

Budva

Located in the center of the Adriatic coast, the city is conditionally divided into the historical and new parts. The main attraction has been preserved here - an old fortress from the Venetian era. Today the resort of Budva is famous for its numerous beaches, including sandy ones.

Within the city limits there is (only 5) the central Slavic beach, one of the most crowded in the swimming season. It has separate areas with sand, there are water slides, equipment for water activities.

A small cozy beach "Richard's Head" - a quiet place - is located near the fortress wall. Soft sand lies on top of the pebble layer. The same coverage on the Mogren 1 and Mogren 2 plots with excellent landscaping. A high rock protects the strip from the heat of the sun. The rest of the sandy beach areas are located in the vicinity of Budva. A wonderful quiet place for families with children - pos. Becici (3 km from the center) with the beach of the same name, covered with coarse sand (there are pebble islands).

The water is crystal clear, the bottom is sandy, the sunset is gentle. Between Becici and Rafailovici there is a wonderful clean sandy beach belonging to the Queen of Montentgro casino hotel, accessible to everyone. For hotel guests, everything is b / n. You can have a wonderful time on the island of Sveti Stefaniy, where one of the 2 beaches with a sand strip (hotel Aman) In the small town of Petrovac, the semi-wild Buljarica beach with sand and pebble cover is attractive.

Bar

The largest city in Montenegro is divided into 2 parts. The old historic center is 3.5 km from the Adriatic coast. This is a real open-air museum, where 240 buildings of the Middle Ages have been preserved, of extraordinary interest. New Bar, a modern beautiful city located in the Bar Riviera. There is a wide variety of beaches: stone, pebble, sandy and mixed.

The Bar embankment is occupied by berths for ships, with the exception of the only sand and pebble beach Topolica, stretching from the main port to the river. Zheleznitsa. The downside is the proximity of port facilities that affect the quality of sea water. On the Barskaya Riviera there is a beach with unique fine sand of red color Crvena plazha, indented with cozy coves and lagoons.

A high cliff hangs over the beach strip, on the top of which (according to legend) mermaids gather and sing at night.Tourists are fascinated by Sutomore (the unofficial name of the Golden Beach), located in the town of the same name. It is covered with a velvet clean sand that has a healing effect. Around the thickets of cypresses and pines - the air is saturated with coniferous aromas.

Chan

The tiny town is located in one of the picturesque bays of the Bar Riviera. On 2 sides it is framed by two heights of Ostrovitsa and Veligrad. On the third side, Chan is bounded by mountains and dense pine and eucalyptus forests growing on their slopes. The local microclimate is very beneficial to health due to the essential oils in the air. But there are no modern luxury hotels here, all the establishments were built in the Yugoslav period.

The resort pride of these places is the sand and pebble beach "Pearl" or "Biserny" with excellent infrastructure and rental points. You can rent a catamaran, boat, play beach volleyball and water polo. In the cozy bay of Uvala Petsin, where tourists are brought by boats, there is a secluded charming place Kralichina (Queen's beach).

Rafailovici

From a small fishing village, Rafailovici has now turned into a very popular prestigious resort. Here the sea is of impeccable purity with warm water, comfortable climate, modern infrastructure. Boat piers, a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, a nice park. All this against the backdrop of a wonderful subtropical nature. A 3 km long embankment connects Rafailovici with Budva.

The local beach has long been famous for its extraordinary beauty. According to the international European Commission, back in the 30s of the 20th century. it was recognized as the most beautiful and cleanest place on the Adriatic coast. The transparent turquoise of the sea, the cream-colored sand, the lush greenery of the framing make the surrounding landscapes delightful. Conditions for active recreation have been created, the strip is equipped with cute umbrellas and sun loungers. Tourists leave positive comments about their stay in Rafailovichi.

Good Water

An oasis of healing air, clean water, miraculous nature of the village. Dobra Voda is located between the towns of Bar and Ulcinj. It is home to only 1 thousand inhabitants, so there are no fashionable restaurants, luxury hotels, and a vibrant nightlife. People come here to relax from the costs of urbanism against the backdrop of transparent sea turquoise, stunning mountain landscapes and a romantic setting.

A calm and peaceful stay in a complex with a favorable climate and air infused with essential oils promotes physical and spiritual recovery. The local beach "Velikiy Pjesak" does not quite live up to its name - the surface on it is small-pebbled, mixed with sand. There are many sun loungers and umbrellas, a series of cafes, restaurants, shops. The water is perfectly clean, the descent is quite steep (2-3 m deep). Small villas, cozy apartments and hotels hospitably receive tourists.

Ulcinj

The ancient city located in the south of the country, off the eastern coast of the Adriatic, borders Albania. Ultsin Riviera - picturesque nature, an extraordinary variety of beaches, amazing sights, a comfortable climate. The ancient monuments provide an insight into the interesting history of the resort. Among pebble, rocky, concrete there are coastal strips with unique sand.

Ulcinj's resort business card is the Great Beach (length 13 km) - a true pearl of its kind, known all over the world. In fact, this is a series of ten different beaches, which are well equipped and have a highly developed infrastructure. All of them are covered with deep basalt sand of almost black color. It is this fact that makes Velika Plaža the most popular destination among tourists.

It has been established that sand from basalt volcanic eruptions has effective healing properties. During the high season, thousands of people from different countries have a rest here, at their service there are excellent hotels, various entertainment venues, restaurants, cafes. All kinds of water sports and entertainment are provided by numerous rental points.

Radovichi

On the former pirate peninsula Lustitsa there is a small resort village. with the beautiful name Radovichi. This blessed place is loved by many visitors to Montenegro for its wonderful natural surroundings. Dense forests bordering the bay, clean coastal strips, transparent sea of ​​turquoise shades fascinate with their pristine beauty. The entire small population (a little more than 500 people) is busy providing a comfortable stay for holidaymakers here.

The main thing that attracts people here is wonderful sandy beaches, from which simply paradise views open up. One of them is Plavi Horizonti (Blue Horizons), which is listed as the cleanest beach in Montenegro. A deep layer of fine, like flour, sand, a lot of sun loungers with umbrellas create excellent conditions. Alamar Beach is a stretch of coastline for an elite vacation.

Soft sofas, armchairs and tables are installed under light canopies. Wooden decks are laid to the water. And, although here you have to pay not cheap for everything, the place is never empty. Villas, apartments, guest houses are at guests' disposal.

All coastal Montenegro is quite suitable for a family beach and sea holiday. The warm Adriatic Sea, many quiet lagoons and bays for safe swimming for children, clean ecology, budget prices have long become an incentive for parents who care about the health of children. Among the resorts described above, suburban villages without hills are suitable for children.

Becici - a suburb of Budva with a sandy and pebble beach, entertainment infrastructure, affordable housing prices - a great option. Petrovac is quite a suitable resort, where there are sandy areas with a gentle entry into the water, healing pine air, interesting sights. A paradise for children - St. Stephen's Island, famous for its luxurious apartments, 2 amazing coasts (the sandy area belongs to the hotel).

But staying here will force parents to fork out pretty much. Children will have a wonderful time in the small resort villages of the Bay of Kotor Morin, Dobrota. The calm surface of the warm sea without strong currents, sand and pebble beaches will delight parents and their children. Tivat with its Island of Flowers, Cape Selyanovo, amazing sandy coast promises an unforgettable vacation.

It is good to rest in such a wonderful country at any time of the year, but if you keep in mind the swimming and beach season (April-November), then you can choose the best periods from it. The second half of June is quite the best option: the sea is already comfortably warm, there is no crowding on the shores and in hotels, affordable prices for everything. If you want to save money, you can use the first half of June. Although the sea is cool, you can swim in the afternoon.

Cheap food, vegetables, low housing prices. July-August - crowds of people, prices rise. September-early October is the velvet season, the heat subsides, comfortable warmth, gentle sun. It is better to be in these months in places remote from big cities, where the sea is much cleaner after the summer human dominance.

Resorts of Montenegro with a sandy beach on the map