Montenegro coastline is mostly pebble, it is even often covered with pure gravel or just concrete, but it does not affect the number of holidaymakers here in the summer. To choose a suitable place and not disappointed, it is worth learn how to learn about the beaches of this country. Our article is devoted to the beaches of Budva.
Peculiarities
The further move to the south of Montenegro, the more likely to find a sandy beach here. In general, there are several options on the territory of the country how these places for recreation can be organized.
Concrete
Some of the most interesting beaches of Montenegro are not actually them, but are concrete slabs that are pulled out of the rocky shore and often act as poults for fishermen and those who want to tie their boat. These types of beaches are popular to the north of Kotorskiy Bay and the Croatian border, and not only local residents love them. They are usually small and equipped with a metal staircase, descending to water, like the fact that there is pools. Since in these places the coast has a tendency to be rocky, dive and jump into the water is prohibited.
Some tourists seem incredible to see how local residents sunbathe and rest on their towels laid on a solid concrete, and they do it with great joy. Here you can find a sun bed and an umbrella.
Pebble
The most common type of beach in Montenegro, consists of pebbles, which local businessmen are trying to cover sand every summer only for the sea washed away everything until the end of the season. While pebbles create a beautiful view and filter the water, making it cleaner, it is quite difficult for them to walk, so it is recommended to wear special shoes in which they are bathed.
Pesticle beaches are characteristic of the Adriatic coast and can be white, gray or even reddish-pink. If we talk about convenience, then they are better than sandy, as pebbles do not settle on wet legs, and a man goes home clean.
Several beaches in Montenegro are not covered with not pebbles, but simple gravel. Such zones appeared where there was no coastline before, but it was artificially created for commercial purposes.
Gravel beaches are the worst of all, because such stones are sharper than pebbles.
Sandy
Although the sand is not so common here, as in other countries, there are several sandy beaches in Montenegro, especially in the south of the country near Ulciny and the border with Albania, which should be visited. Sand here is darker in color, sometimes even brownish gray, and not white, which makes the beaches less attractive than pebble: they look like dirty water.
Rocky
Some of the best beaches of Montenegro are small bays surrounded by rocks and pure water. There can sometimes get only through narrow paths down the rock or water on the boat, so they are almost always free from a large number of tourists.
Topmost
Beach near Budva are the most famous in the whole country, this territory is usually called Budva Riviera. Earlier, the city of Budva was a fishing village, but when the Balkan and Russian tourists began to come, this place was transformed. Its popularity is quite justified: the old city is beautiful, and there are several small beautiful fishing villages and stunning beaches behind the condominiums.
- Slavic. This is the main urban recreation area, which is conditionally divided into small sections. Everyone is called that restaurant, which is located there, in fact, this is all one large object that starts from the old city and stretches to the peninsula. The total length is 1600 meters, while the width of the coastline is 20 meters.
- Richardova Chapter. This is a small (total of 100 meters) the beach, in which the pebbles are scattered. It is mistaken to think that he is part of the Slavic Beach, on the map it is marked with a separate object.
This name has received the territory thanks to the shooting of the film about Viking. Something unusual to allocate in this object is difficult, it is just a great place for a beach holiday, there is everything you need nearby. From the Slavic Beach, he separates his pier. The disadvantage of the place is the need to rent an expensive sun bed, since there are practically no places for towels.
Celebrity holidays arrive here, therefore most of the territory is a closed zone.
- Hawaii. This beach is located on the island of St. Nicholas, which is located just a kilometer from Budva. On the coastline of the island there are three beaches, the total area of which is 840 square meters. Their distinctive feature is a lot of vegetation that creates the impression that you are in real Hawaii.
- Bulianitsa. This place is one of the longest beaches in Budva Riviera, as well as one of the least developed. Since 2018, Bulianitsa has been the venue for the dance festival. Restaurants, bars and sun beds are available at one end of the beach - the volume that is closer to the village, but most is empty and surrounded by fields.
It provides for a campsite that does not differ comfort in the summer months due to heat. The territory is filled with gravel. Even on the first assessment it becomes clear that the place requires further development.
- Petrovac. It is one of the most famous beaches of Montenegro, because it is close to Budva, but the party is popular, which is further from the settlement. It is also not very developed, so still retains part of his initial charm, despite the fact that it appeared on the map after the First World War.
While the main part of the beach is quite large and is given to tourists for recreation, at one end of the old stone houses still stand. Sea embankment, though small, but rather attractive, there are all kinds of amenities, including sun beds and umbrellas.
- Czlna Glavitsa. The name of this beach means "Red Head". This name went from the colors of the rocks that surround the beach. It is quite difficult to get to it, so it is considered a secluded place to relax. Pebbles and stones are dominated here.
- Yaz. One of the largest beaches across the entire coastline of Montenegro. It is located 2.5 kilometers from the city, its total length is 1200 m. A distinctive feature of this place is that there is a padded sand, not only on the coastline, but also in the sea. Around you can see a ring of mountain ranges, on which abundant greens are banging. Here, not only the sea is clean, but the air is simply amazing. Nearby there are several tent camps.
- Mogren. The length of this beach, which is divided into two zones is only 350 meters. A tunnel runs between individual parts. The most valuable thing is that there is a beauty of the surrounding nature.
- Dukel. Most often this place is called a "little beach". It is located between Becici and Budva. This is one of the few sandy beaches, which is very popular with tourists. Here built a luxury residential complex, which is waiting for guests all year round.
- Tropeno. Despite its small size, this place is a certain popularity, since it has special charm and is in a very picturesque and colorful bay. Of all the beaches there is the most comfortable gesting descent to the sea, for this reason most of the holidaymakers with children come here exactly.
Local entrepreneurs tried to qualitatively develop the beach infrastructure. You can get here not only on a rented car, but also by public transport. From the city of the trip takes 20 minutes.
How to choose?
There are both paid and complimentary beaches on the territory of Budva, and those and others are popular because of the large influx of holidaymakers. But when choosing a place to relax, you need to take into account not only its value, but also other factors:
- remoteness from the city;
- overcrowding;
- descent quality;
- surface;
- the presence of the necessary amenities;
- Infrastructure.
It is worth noting that between wild and equipped areas there are differences. Zones that are farther from a large cluster of people are attracted by their silence and solitude, but they are often dirty, because algae throws ashore. Near the hotels, the territory is regularly cleaned, like water in the sea, so here and swim more pleasant.
Most of Montenegro beaches are covered with sun loungers and umbrellas for rent. This circumstance confuses those who are not used to the European habit to pay for the use of the beach. It should be remembered that there is always the opportunity to use the territory for free if it is not purchased, you just need to find a place for a towel, and it is quite difficult.
For this reason, it is recommended to come to Budva at the beginning of spring or in the fall, when the number of tourists is much smaller.
Most beaches have its own bar or restaurant. Thus, you can enjoy drinks, snacks and even full nutrition right there. There are also toilets, dressing cabins and showers on well-comfortable territories, which allow you to wash off salt from the skin. There is nothing like the wild beach, so you will have to adapt to the conditions existing there.
There are special beaches that are marked by blue flags. The "Blue Flag" is an organization that awards the territory of a special status of an environmentally friendly, safe place. In this case, it is mentioned about clean water, the presence of the necessary conditions and availability.
To rest comfortably and sunbathe, it is always worth remembering that in the territory of pecble beaches it will be difficult to lie on the towel due to the severity of stones. Here the optimal choice will rent a lounge chair. In an attempt to save, you can always go on the sandy shore, but you should not wait for whiteness from it: the sand is gray and unattractive.
The territory with a sandy bottom and gentle descent is perfect for couples with children. In any case, it is necessary to provide for a child special shoes and it is desirable to choose a place where there are boosters on the water.
Reviews
According to the law, the beaches in Montenegro are open to all, they are public and free, however, they are evidenced by numerous tourist reviews, there are several exceptions to this rule. For example, if you stop at the Aman Sveti Stefan Hotel (the most famous attractions of the country), then there will be access to the three beaches of the resort, two of which are only available for those who can pay a sun bed and an umbrella, and the third is created exclusively for guests and even fenced.
Although it is probably the only private beach in Montenegro, there are others who are theoretically public, but they will not be able to use if not to pay for accessories for recreation.
It usually happens on the territory in front of hotels, despite the fact that, according to the law, 50% of each beach should remain free for all vacationers so that you can put a towel. In this case, you need to understand that in the summer months the beaches of Montenegro are so popular and crowded It is difficult to find a free space, so the lounge chairs are ultimately the only option. Prices for sun beds and umbrellas can vary from 10 to 120 euros.
When the place is rented, payment is made for the time during which it is supposed to be on the beach. If the stayed is free, say, for lunch, it will be easily given to someone else, so such circumstances should be discussed separately with the owner or you can leave your towel on it.
In general, beach holidays in Montenegro in the Budva area will bring a lot of pleasant impressions, because everyone can find the perfect option for themselves. The most expensive suggests renting apartments on the shore with your own piece of the beach, where no one comes. If you want to retire, then local can be asked where there are secluded beaches and get to them easier. People here are friendly and always with joy come to contact.
All about the beaches of Budva are looking in the following video.