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Blue Flag Beaches in Montenegro

Blue Flag beaches are usually also the most beautiful in the world. The Blue Flag is an ecological label given to a small selection of beaches that comply with and maintain stringent environmental and safety standards, resulting in exceptional water quality.

Of the 40 blue flag beaches in Montenegro, 20 are on the Budva Riviera. And out of these denominated beauties, we’ve selected our favorites from around Montenegro, including those new entries for 2023

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Best Beaches in Montenegro

Discover the best beaches in Montenegro, from intimate cove beaches to sweeping resort beaches lined with good hotels and bars.

Jaz Beach

Jaz Beach 3

While Budva’s Adriatic coast comes with plenty of gorgeous beaches, Jaz Beach is one of the few sandy ones; plus it has a Blue Flag status. Its almost perfectly unspoiled backdrop only adds to its appeal. Jaz Beach is a popular choice for locals as well, and its smooth sand and serene waters make it almost ideal for families with small children.

Jaz Beach
Jaz Beach

Golden sands, smooth entry into the water, and lots of water sports activities and fun make Jaz Beach the ideal family beach.

Drobni Pijesak Beach

Drobni Pijesak Beach is considered not only one of the best beaches in Montenegro, but you’ll also find this stretch of the Budva Riviera on many international lists of Europe’s top beaches. While Deobni Pijesak certainly is not skipped by summer crowds, its remote, rugged beauty has fortunately spared it from mass tourism.

Drobni Pijesak

Drobni Pijesak Beach finds itself on the Guardian’s list of the 40 best beaches in Europe. It is undoubtedly one of Montenegro’s finest.

Lucice Beach

Lucice Beach Montenegro

This lovely cove beach of light, soft pebbles gently sloping into azure water has undoubtedly earned its Blue Flag status. It is located in footwalk distance from neighboring Petrovac, and its easy accessibility and abundance of parking, make Lucice Beach equally popular with locals and visitors from abroad.

Lucice Beach

Quaint and idyllic, Lucice Beach cuts out 220 meters of Montenegro’s stunning Adriatic coast and is very close to Petrovac.

Buljarica Beach

Stretching for more than 2,400 meters and being close to the popular holiday resort of Petrovac, Buljarica Beach is one of the least crowded beaches during peak season. Its calm and clean waters also make it especially popular with families with small children. There is a nudist part of the beach on the southern end, and its untouched landscapes make it a popular paragliding spot as well.

Buljarica Beach
Buljarica Beach

The longest beach on the Budva Riviera, Buljarica Beach is popular with campers and paragliders besides the usual beach crowd.

Kamenovo Beach

Kamenovo Beach Montenegro

Typical of many of the coves on the Budva Riviera, Kamenovo Beach is a gorgeous pebble beach inlet with emerald waters and red cliffs. Despite its sense of remoteness, there are several paths to explore, including one to neighboring Becici Beach which has also a blue flag status.

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Kamenovo Beach

Located close to the vibrant coastal resort of Budva, Kamenovo Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. It is known for its beach parties.

Becici Beach

Becici Beach 3

Extending for almost two kilometers along the holiday resort of the same name, Becici Beach is one of the most popular beach resorts in Montenegro. The red pebble beach, which is also a top destination for water sports, is lined with a long coastal promenade connecting it to neighboring Budva and Kamenovo.

Becici Beach

Becici Beach is lined with many resort hotels, bars, and beachfront restaurants. It offers an upbeat vibe for the whole family.

Long Beach Ulcinj

Backed by pine forests and dunes, while shallow waters and sandy grounds make it perfect for families with small children, and despite its length of 12 kilometers, the Long Beach in Ulcinj remains one of Montenegro’s cleanest beaches. It is divided into many sections with beach clubs, including one for kitesurfers.

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Long Beach

The Long Beach in Ulcinj is a large stretch of grey sand beach that has something for everyone; it is also popular with kitesurfers.

Plavi Horizonti Beach

If it’s a distant paradise vibe you’re after, then the Plavi Horizonti Beach on the Lustica Peninsula has it in spades. The powder sand is smooth under your feet and extends for a hundred meters into the sea, being extremely kid-friendly. The beach is flanked by Mediterranean vegetation and trails run along the beautiful cliffs.

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Plavi Horizonti Beach

The sandy Plavi Horizonti Beach is a beautiful cove beach with shallow waters, ideal for families with small children. Wheelchair accessible.

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