The region is located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. There are about 35 beaches in the Riviera: both with developed infrastructure and wild secluded places. There are Blue Flag beaches, a sign of clean water and environmental friendliness.
The coast has a sunny climate, incredible scenery, activities for everyone and lodging options from budget campgrounds to luxury hotels.
I will tell you about the most interesting beaches of the Budva Riviera. What else to do in Budva, told here.
Beaches in Budva
Budva has municipal beaches with well-developed infrastructure and tiny secluded places for secluded rest. There are entertainments for every age and budget: cozy cafes, attractions, restaurants, discos. There are five beaches in the town: Slavianski, Mogren, Richard’s Head, Pisana and Dukli. They are located in walking distance from the city center.
The closed beach of Dukley is only for guests of the famous 5* Dukley Hotel Resort — a room for two with breakfast costs from 220 € per night.
The other four beaches are accessible to all comers.
Slovenska beach (Slovenska plaža)
The biggest beach in the center of Budva is Slavianski beach. Its length is 1.6 km. The promenade is divided into public and private areas. There are areas rented by restaurants and cafes for visitors' recreation.
Gentle entrance to the sea, in some places precipitous, after 2—3 meters you will get to the depth. The shore is covered with pebbles, shells and sand. In high season, due to the large number of tourists, the water becomes dirty and muddy, especially on the coast near the port. Buoys mark the safe zone of the sea and a rescue boat is on duty behind them.
Along Slavyansky Beach there are street food stalls, ice cream stands, souvenir shops. There are many cafes and restaurants where you can try fresh seafood.
- Price: admission is free, for a pair set (two sunbeds and an umbrella) from 10 €.
- Infrastructure: changing cabins, showers, paid toilets, marine entertainment, children’s attractions, umbrellas, sun beds, bars, cafes, stores.
Mogren (Plaža Mogren)
Mogren Beach is located behind the Old Town. It is accessed by a stone path between a rock and a metal railing. To get to the beach, pass by the sculpture 'Dancing'.
It is divided by a cliff into two rest areas, Mogren 1 and Mogren 2.
Mogren 1
The length of Mogren 1 is 250 meters. The coast is covered with fine pebbles and sand. There are a few sun beds. Most vacationers sunbathe on their blankets.
- Price: admission is free, for a couple of sunbeds and an umbrella it’s about 15 €, umbrella rental is 5 €.
- Infrastructure: changing rooms, showers, paid toilets, cafe with local food and drinks, lifeguard, medical service.
Mogren 2
Mogren Beach 2 is located behind the cliff and is 300 meters long. The beach is accessed by a wooden bridge. It is not worth going to the beach with strollers because of the difficult path.
The area is picturesque. Extreme athletes jump into the water from the cliff. The shore is coarse sand, and the water is clear. The entrance to the sea is smooth, and under the water sometimes there are large stones, seaweed, crabs. I advise you to enter the sea carefully.
- Price: admission is free, two sun loungers and an umbrella are 15 €.
- Infrastructure: sun loungers with umbrellas.
Ričardova Glava (Plaža Ričardova Glava)
Next to the Old Town Fortress there is the beach of Richard’s Head, which is named after the actor Richard Widmark. He played the lead role in the movie Viking Ships. Filming took place on the coast in 1963.
The length of the beach is 250 meters. The shore is pebbly, covered with sand on top. From the coast you can see the picturesque bay of Budva and the island of St. Nicholas. The beach is divided into a paid and free area. The paid area is rented by the 4*Avala Hotel(Avalaresort), it is fenced. The price for visiting the private zone includes a sun lounger and an umbrella. The free zone is open to everyone. In summer there is sometimes a DJ on the beach.
- Price: entrance to the Avala shore is 25 € or free to the town site, rent a sun lounger and umbrella for 15 €.
- Infrastructure: toilets, changing rooms, showers, deck chairs, umbrellas, cafe, lifeguard post, children’s playground.
- A room for two at Hotel Avala with breakfast and free access to the closed beach starts from 120 €.
Pisana
At the end of the town’s marina is the tiny Pisana beach. It is only 100 meters long. The coastline is a mixture of sand and pebbles.
- Price: admission is free.
- Infrastructure: changing rooms, showers, toilets, deck chairs, cafe.
Plaza Hawaii.
The island of Sveti Nikola (Ostrvo Sveti Nikola) belongs to Budva. There are several beaches on the island, which are united by the common name «Plaza Hawaii».
There are fewer vacationers and the water is cleaner than on the central beaches. You can find a secluded cove and relax from tourists.
The length of the coast is about 800 meters. The coast is covered with large pebbles, stones, rarely sand. If you do not want to rent a chaise lounge, then take a thick bedding or plaid, because it hurts to lie on the stones. In the water are large stones, there are sea urchins — I advise you to take swimming shoes.
- Price: rent a beach set (two sun loungers and an umbrella) — 10—15 €.
- Infrastructure: showers, changing rooms, toilets, volleyball court, umbrellas and sun beds, medical center and rescue service, two bars, restaurant and ice cream stand. No stores, playgrounds, water attractions, internet.
- How to get there: by boat, which leaves from the town’s marina. The round trip fare is 3 €.
Beaches around Budva
From Budva it is convenient to get to different beaches in the surrounding area by bus. The bus stops are located on Jadranski Way and the timetables are on the stands.
The Budva region has a unique coastline with secluded spots and hotel complexes on the shore. There is even a resort island. In July and August it is better to rest on the beaches where there is no accommodation. They are cleaner and less crowded.
I advise you to visit different beaches and choose the best one for your vacation.
Plaza Jaz.
Jaz beach is located 6 km away from Budva. It is conventionally divided into two parts: the main part is 850 meters long and 450 meters of nudist beach. There are sections with coarse pebbles, fine pebbles and sand. It is better to come early and choose a comfortable place. The remote part of the coast behind the narrow river is covered with fine sand of golden color. The sea is crystal clear. The rocky landscape of the two mountains Hrbal and Straža protects the coast from wind and waves. UNESCO has granted the Jaz beach the status of protected natural heritage.
Music festivals and night parties are often held on the coast. Summer Fest Budva 2012, On/Off festival in 2015, Sea Dance Festival until 2018 were held here. In September 2008, Madonna gave a concert on the beach. During festivals, guests are organized a shuttle service to the beach from airports and central hotels.
- Price: free entrance, rental of two sun loungers and an umbrella — 25 €. Parking near the beach — 2 €.
- Infrastructure: showers, paid toilets, bars, cafes, water transport rental, camping with trailers for 2000 places, rescue service.
- How to get there: by bus for 2 €. The bus leaves from the stops on Jadranski Way 4—5 times a day. You can also take a cab, the price is about 6 €.
Plaza Ploce.
Ploce beach complex is located 9 km from Budva. The shore is covered with concrete slabs. It is impossible to walk barefoot on the hot surface. There is no resting on towels and blankets. On the beach terraces there are a lot of deck chairs. There are special ladders for descending into the sea. The entrance to the beach is constantly guarded, it is forbidden to bring your own drinks and food.
In summer, the coastline has a noisy, party atmosphere. Music is playing, foam parties and discos are taking place, and there are always a lot of youth companies.
- Price: admission free of charge, renting a beach set (two sun loungers and an umbrella) from 10 €. Free parking.
- Infrastructure: deck chairs, umbrellas, tables, showers, four pools with sea water, cocktail bar, children’s playground, animators, swimming instructors, sea transport rental, courts for volleyball and soccer, billiards, table tennis, cafe.
- How to get there: by Mediteran Express bus from Budva, the fare is 2 €. The bus schedule is available at the bus stops and on the website.
- The official website for the beach is: Ploce.
Bečici (Plaza Becici)
The beach is located in the resort village of Becici, 3 km from Budva. Its length is 1950 meters. The shore is covered with fine pebbles. The entrance is gentle, the depth increases gradually. The atmosphere on the beach is for a quiet, family vacation.
- Price: admission is free, rental of a beach umbrella and two sun loungers — 10 €, canopy bed — 20 €.
- Infrastructure: paid toilets, showers, locker rooms, cafes, bars, water transport rental, field for beach volleyball, soccer, tennis, hotel complex, rescue service, equipped parking.
- How to get there: on foot through the tunnel at the end of Slavonic Beach or by bus. The fare is 2 €.
Rafailovići (Rafailovići)
On the shore of the village of Rafailovici in the bay there is a beach of the same name, which neighbors Becici. The wide coastline is divided into three parts: sandy-pebble, rocky and with a steep slope (for diving). At the end of Rafailovići there is a tunnel cut through the rock that leads to Kamenovo.
- Price: admission is free, sun lounger rental is 8 €.
- Infrastructure: showers, toilets, changing cabins, promenade with cafes, restaurants, bars, apartments on the first line, diving center.
- How to get there: on foot from Becici, by bus from Budva.
Kamenovo (Kamenovo)
Territorially, the beach Kamenovo belongs to the village of Rafailovichi. Sand is brought to the beach, but the entrance to the water is rocky. It is better to bring slippers for swimming. There are no hotels or residential complexes there. There is one cafe, which is open only in season.
- Price: free.
- How to get there: on foot from Rafailovici, by bus from Budva.
Przno
The resort town of Pržno, which looks like a fishing village, has a tiny municipal beach. Most of it is rented by the Maestral Hotel. There are many fishing boats on the beach and sometimes you can buy freshly caught fish.
There is a pine park nearby, through which you can walk to Sveti Stefan.
- Price: admission is free or 50 € at the hotel’s pay area.
- Infrastructure: sunbeds and umbrellas, several cafes and restaurants, small grocery stores.
- Room for two at the hotel Maestral 5* with breakfast — from 130 €.
Kraljičina Plaža in the village of Milocer
In the village of Milocer there is the former residence of the royal dynasty, and in the bays between Przno and Sveti Stefan there are two beaches of the King and Queen.
The pebble beach of the Queen is free of charge, while the sandy beach of the King is accessible only to vacationers of the hotel Aman Sveti Stefan Villa Milocer (closed in 2021 due to the pandemic). Representatives of the elite of different countries, politicians, celebrities and successful businessmen vacation there. King’s Cove on both sides is closed by rocks, the entrance to the beach only from the hotel territory. Without occupancy it can be seen only from the sea side. The King’s beach has a calm atmosphere, magical natural panoramas, clear azure sea, no discos and nightclubs.
At Queen’s Beach, loungers are set far apart so that vacationers don’t disturb their neighbors. The price includes a half-liter bottle of water, a cocktail, a plate of fruit, a paired lounger and an umbrella.
Around the beaches of Milocer is a free park with cypress and olive trees. There is a map at the entrance that shows the areas accessible to the public and the protected private areas.
- Price: entrance to the Queen’s beach — 120 €. The price includes the rental of a sun lounger and umbrella.
- Infrastructure: sunbeds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, toilets, towels, park, restaurants.
Beaches of Sveti Stefan (Sveti Stefan)
The famous island-hotel Sveti Stefan is located in the village of the same name. There are two beaches, which are separated by a road to the island. On the right is the beach with pink colored sand for vacationers of the hotel Aman Sveti Stefan. If you don’t live in the hotel, you have to pay entrance to the beach. On the left is a clean free public beach with fine pebbles. Its length is about 1 km.
I suggest visiting this beach if only for the stunning views of the island.
- Price: free admission or 100 €.
- Rental of sun loungers with umbrella on the municipal beach — 20 €.
- Infrastructure: a small walking park, cafes, restaurants, paid parking, rental umbrellas, deck chairs, changing rooms, toilets, in the village supermarkets, grocery stores, apartments.
