Buljarica Beach & Village
Buljarica Beach is one of the beaches in Petrovac, a popular beach resort about 20 kilometers from Budva. Situated between two rocky outcrops, Buljarica Beach forms a protected bay with a long stretch of soft pebbles and azure water. At 2,400 meters long, it is also the longest beach on the Budva Riviera.
Petrovac na Moru
Petrovac na Moru is a popular beachside resort town perfect for a family holiday with a small marina and beautiful surroundings.
Buljarica is a small coastal village of just 160 inhabitants known for its serene and peaceful environment making it popular with campers and nature enthusiasts. Zen-seekers often settle on the southern, rocky end of the beach which is harder to reach and thus more in demand with naturalists.
The northern part of the beach is family-friendly with calm waters and stone cottages housing good beachfront restaurants and taverns peppering the pebbled shore. It’s definitely the laid-back beach vibe that keeps locals and tourists coming back.
Fetch a good book and recline on a well-padded sun lounger under tiki-style parasols, then straighten up to enjoy tasty Adriatic cuisine and chilled white wine – samo polako (no rush). Buljarica Beach is also home to a handful of beach bars that will serve you the sundowners to watch the sunset in style.
Reggae and house tunes float across the terraces down to the sunbeds. Get the party started with a spritz or caipirinha while the Live DJs get fired up for their sets. Sun salutations at dusk are pretty common here, so nobody will give your cobra or bridge poses a second look – they are all too preoccupied with the psychedelic sunset views.
The beach backs up to Mediterranean grasslands and a small forest, it’s the perfect spot to have a family picnic or at least get some shade. Buljarica Beach is also connected to neighboring bays via scenic pathways with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea. Walk towards Lucice Beach and enjoy a refreshing beer or bite at one of the beachfront bars.
One of the Blue Flag Beaches in Montenegro, Buljarica Beach is proud of its ecological standards and superb water quality, attested by the award from the Foundation for Environmental Education. There are no large-scale developments here, expect to see camping vans parked at the shoreline instead.
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Safety and Access
The small village of Buljarica is easily accessed by the E-65 Adriatic Highway and following signs to Buljarica Beach. There is plenty of paid and unpaid parking right at the beach. Several neighboring coastal towns – Budva, Bar, and Sveti Stefan – can be reached within half an hour’s drive while Petrovac can be reached by foot.
With its calm water and easy access, Buljarica Beach is one of the most family-friendly options on the Budva Riviera. Onsite, there are several lifeguards on duty all summer from morning to dusk. Wheelchair users can access the beach quite well thanks to the nearby semi-paved boardwalk. Got a boat? This is also a good beach from which to cast anchor for the day.
Lucice Beach
Relax and unwind at Lucice Beach, a cove that cuts out one of the most beautiful stretches of the Montenegrin coastline.
Things to do on Buljarica Beach
The water surrounding Buljarica Beach is calm and crystal-clear, ideal for swimming, playing, and snorkeling. This beach is bathed in warm, golden light at daybreak, with boats and jetskis anchored far offshore, and a safe swimming zone is well-marked with red buoys. Some water sports (paddle boats, kayaks, paragliders) can be rented at the beach.
Because the water is so clear, exploring and unveiling the secrets of the subaquatic world through the lens of your snorkeling mask is bliss. Tourist boats pass in and out of the bay regularly, offering day trips to the beaches and coastal towns of the Budva Riviera.
Budva Riviera
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The beautiful cliffside path that leads through oak forests towards the neighboring bays offers mesmerizing views out to the sea; allow an hour to reach the lovely fishing village and holiday resort of Petrovac na Moru – and savor every second of the vivid journey.
In the sleepy village of Buljarica, perched atop a hilltop with gorgeous sea views, lies the 11th-century Gradiste Monastery. Three churches make up the monastery compound; the Church of Saint Nicholas is known for its colorful frescoes and there is also the quirky icon depicting Saint Christopher with a donkey head.
Restaurants on Buljarica Beach
There are two large restaurants on Buljarica Beach (Galija and Plaza), serving Adriatic fare and local Montenegrin specialties. Here, you will also find a couple of beach bars with salads, sandwiches, and cocktails. For a wider selection of eateries, the nearby resort town of Petrovac is your best bet.
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In the small village of Buljarica, there are several good taverns to choose from as well. Restaurant Magazini sits right on the coastal highway – no sea views, unfortunately – but is a budget-friendly local favorite. This is the place to go if you want to get a taste of grilled calamari, sea bass, or Balkan-style barbeque.
The Restaurant Sumice, which lies on the other side of the coastal highway, offers good, family-friendly beach fare such as hamburgers, fries, cevapcici, and chicken fillet, the perfect choice after a long day out on the beach. There is also a small supermarket nearby to take snacks and drinks to go.
Hotels on Buljarica Beach
If a relaxed beach holiday with fewer crowds is what you are after, staying in the village of Buljarica is a good option. Close to the beach are numerous small hotels as well as a decent selection of self-catering vacation homes and villa rentals, some are located right on the beach.
A more comprehensive selection of residences can be found in neighboring Petrovac. The Hotel Riva, Amfora, and Harmony are all excellent four-star boutique hotels close to the beach. There is also the only 5-star hotel in town – the Hotel AMI – which sits in Petrovac`s tallest building and offers great views.
Camping is permitted in Buljarica at one of the official campgrounds. The seaside-facing Camping Buljarica has the most advantageous location but is not as clean and well-managed as the Maslina Camp (Olive Camp) which – as the name suggests – comes with a privileged natural setting, camouflaged among lush olive trees.
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Close places
Buljarica is a great base for excursions along the central Montenegrin Adriatic coast, including Sveti Nikola Island. Budva with its vibrant old town where you can spend the day eating, shopping, and discovering takes 25 minutes to get there by car, as does Sveti Stefan, another beautiful Montenegrin coastal town.
Get a resort-style atmosphere in Petrovac na Moru which is only 3 kilometers away. Here you can find a beach boardwalk full of laid-back restaurants and shops, and the local tourist office, which can give you more information regarding activities in and around Buljarica, including group tours.
One of Montenegro’s most beautiful beaches, Queen`s Beach Canj, finds itself in the neighboring bay. Boat tours are available from Buljarica or Petrovac.