Becici Beach
Becici Beach is a beautiful, 1,950-meter-long stretch of soft pebbles, extending from the Zavala Peninsula to the small resort town of Rafailovici, just 2 kilometers south of Budva. Not surprisingly, it has effortlessly earned the prestigious Blue Flag Award for its water quality and sustainable management.
Divided into several sections, each comes with set prices for sun loungers and parasols that line up with military precision. Becici Beach is backed by some of Budva’s top hotels and there is a scenic seaside promenade dotted with restaurants, bars, as well as souvenir-and-beachwear shops.
Blue Flag Beaches
Montenegro has its fair share of Blue Flag Beaches, pristine coves, and stretches of sand that are recognized for outstanding water quality and environmental standards.
Budva
Budva is a bustling Mediterranean coastal town with a history that dates back more than 2,000 years, as evidenced by its picturesque old town.
Children’s playgrounds, showers, toilets, and all sorts of available watersports make this beach particularly convenient for families with children, but it is also frequented by younger couples and retirees. The picturesque Sveti Nikola Island is in full view from the beach and can be visited by water taxi, jet ski, or kayak.
It also shelters Becici from large waves and strong winds, leading to excellent swimming and snorkeling conditions – ideal for non-swimmers and those interested in learning how to swim. When the weather is perfectly calm, it presents the ideal conditions for stand-up paddleboarding excursions.
Becici Beach has been a popular resort for almost a century, seeing generations of sunseekers luxuriating in the warmth of the Montenegrin sun and cooling off in the dramatic blues of the Adriatic. Sure, it gets busy in peak season, but due to its width, it is less crowded than Mogren Beach and Slovenska Beach.
Watersports in Montenegro
Sailing, kitesurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, and stand-up paddleboarding are some of the most popular watersports in Montenegro. Find out more!
Safety and Access
With its gentle waves and clear water, Becici Beach is safe for the whole family. Every one hundred meters or so, you’ll find lifeguard towers which are staffed during the summer season from 8 am to 7 pm, as evidenced by the hissed flags. Safe swim zones are clearly indicated with red and white buoys.
Access for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility is quite good thanks to the paved boardwalk. There are several free and paid parking areas on both sides of the Adriatic coastal road, as well as a public bus service connecting Becici to nearby towns, including Budva, Kotor, Tivat, and Bar. Buses stop within a 200-meter walking distance from the beach.
Tivat
Particularly known for its super yacht marina, Porto Montenegro, Tivat is a charming coastal town located in the Bay of Kotor, offering good lifestyle opportunities.
Kotor
Kotor is one of Europe’s most picturesque coastal towns, with a charming harbor, UNESCO-listed city walls, and a maze of narrow cobblestone streets.
Things to do
Becici Beach is a watersports heaven with lots of activities for kids and adults, including jet skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and parasailing. Rentals can be found at the central beach section, adjacent to the floating pier. Paragliding is also popular with adventurous-minded visitors. Tandem flights can be arranged with Paragliding Montenegro.
Despite the rich watersports offer, it rarely gets too overwhelming neither with noise nor equipment, leaving lots of space for swimmers and snorkelers. Children will appreciate the arcade game rooms and coin-operated rocking toys found in some of the beach bars. Visiting Sveti Nikola Island is possible by taking a water taxi from neighboring Slovenska Beach in Budva.
Sveti Nikola Island
Discover Sveti Nikola Island, one of the best places to visit when vacationing on the Budva Riviera. Water taxis depart from Slovenska Beach and Budva Marina.
Hotels on Becici Beach
There’s a wide selection of four and five-star hotels along Becici’s waterfront. Hotel Splendid is a large 5-star luxury resort complex with private beach access, a vast outdoor pool landscape, Montenegro’s largest Spa center, and three on-site restaurants. All residences in this hotel are incredibly spacious, with standard double rooms exceeding 40m2 (430 sqft).
Hotel Iberostar Bellevue and Hotel Montenegro find themselves right adjacent to it, also within walking distance to the beach and private beach sections. Alternatively, you can enjoy luxury accommodation at the brand new Hotel Katamare or Hotel Sea Star, which offers panoramic sea views from their rooftop bars and infinity pools.
Restaurants on Becici Beach
If you enjoy snacking on the beach, with your toes in the sand, several casual eateries on Becici Beach let you do just that. Offering typical tasty beach fare such as pizza, hamburgers, and fries, these beach bars are the perfect fit for families with children who can continue playing in the sand while the food arrives.
Trattoria Tulip is slightly further down the beach, in the direction of Rafailovici, and more upscale and sophisticated. Its menu lists many refined Mediterranean dishes, including sea bass with truffled mash, mussels in white wine sauce, and octopus salad with avocado, as well as homemade pasta and authentic Neapolitan pizza, probably the tastiest you can find in this part of Montenegro. A great and vibrant breakfast menu, too!
Towards the southernmost flank of the beach, there are some good waterfront restaurants with breathtaking bay views that often play music and are a good choice for romantic evening meals. Tri Ribara on the seaside walkway is a small and cozy seafood tavern. Admire the sea view and enjoy a beer on tap at El Gusto, a pub serving hamburgers, wings, and sausages, among others.
Surrounding Areas
A long boardwalk connects with neighboring towns and beaches, including Kamenovo Beach and Budva, transforming the saunter along the shoreline into a healthy and rejuvenating experience. Besides souvenir stalls and shops, you’ll find the local tourist information office here as well.
Becici is a great base for a holiday in Montenegro, especially if you are also keen to explore the country’s interior. A drive up to the Lovcen National Park is a must for nature enthusiasts and everyone interested in Montenegro’s culture and history. The scenic mountain route is breathtaking, offering great vantage points and dramatic landscapes. The Njegos Mausoleum atop Mount Lovcen is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular landmarks in Montenegro.
Neighboring Budva, a 2,500-year-old medieval walled town known for its vibrant nightlife, lies within a 30-minute walking distance from Becici Beach. Its historic center is full of cobblestone streets, small shops, cozy bars, and restaurants. Budva puts on many festivals and open-air events throughout the summer.
Lovcen National Park
One out of five nature reserves in Montenegro, the Lovcen National Park is often overlooked but well worth a visit. It’s just one hour by car from Becici!
The Njegos Mausoleum
Montenegro’s 19th-century ruler and poet Petar II Petrovic-Njegos is buried in the Njegos Mausoleum, an interesting edifice located atop Mount Lovcen.