Ploce Beach
When you think of a beach that is renowned for wild foam parties, children are probably not what you would associate it with in the first place. However, Ploce Beach is different. Despite attracting a cocktail-drinking beach party crowd who come here to enjoy the throbbing beats and exultant mood, it is surprisingly child-friendly.
How do they make it work? The beach area, which is made up of terraced concrete decks and four outdoor swimming pools – including a shallow one for kids – provides plenty of space for beachgoers to spread out without interfering with each other too much. Those who like it calmer, can retreat to the outer edges while everyone else can choose a place closer to the action.
Budva Riviera
Find out more about the Budva Riviera, a beautiful region between Petrovac and Jaz, offering laid-back Mediterranean vibes, pretty beaches, and coastal towns.
Ploce Beach is not only visited by tourists but also by many locals who make their way south for the breathtaking views at Cape Platamuni, the farthest point of this peninsula that ends in a lighthouse, overlooking the Budva Riviera. There is not a lot of sand or pebbles on this beach – despite its name – and most visitors lounge on deckchairs that can be hired at affordable rates.
Ploce Beach does not sit in a cove but on a stretch of wild, rocky coastline – adjacent to Trsteno Beach and Jaz Beach, just 10 kilometers north of Budva. It offers visitors exceptionally clean, crystal-clear waters and perfect snorkeling conditions along the surrounding, low-hanging cliffs. The water is deep though with occasional wind-driven waves.
Budva
Budva is a bustling coastal town with a 2,500-year-long history. Besides its well-preserved historic center, Budva also has a lively promenade and good nightlife.
Safety and Access
Ploce Beach can be reached by car taking the M-1 Highway and then following the signs to Jaz and Trsteno. There is a large, unpaid, and partly shaded parking lot with sufficient space in front of the beach. Arriving by bus from Budva is also possible, as there is a local bus departing at the bus stop next to the roundabout on Mediteranska Street.
Alternatively, water taxis go back and forth all day between Ploce Beach and the jetty in front of Restaurant Jadran on Slovenska Beach. Notwithstanding, wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility would find this beach difficult to access. In the summer months, there are lifeguards on duty here around the clock. Safe swim zones are clearly indicated by a line of red and white buoys.
Jaz
Jaz Beach is a family-friendly pebble beach close to Budva, popular with locals and tourists alike for its cleanliness, good facilities, and rich watersports.
Trsteno Beach
Discover Trsteno Beach, a tiny cove with fine sand and shallow waters, sitting between Ploce Beach and Jaz and offering safe conditions for small children.
Things to do
Sunseekers of all ages will have plenty of things to do here. Luxuriating on the rentable sun loungers, swimming, snorkeling, and diving are some of the most popular activities on Ploce Beach. There are a few small souvenir shops as well as water activities for kids and adults such as stand-up paddleboarding, parasailing, jet ski & boat rentals.
An inflatable and well-supervised water park and swim school can be found on the western side of the beach, providing leisure and entertainment for little ones. Adjacent to it, there is the Ploce Diving Center, offering scuba diving trips and PADI Open Water certifications for divers of all skill levels.
Our tip: consider staying at the beach until the magical hours of dusk when the sun sets below the horizon, painting the skies in a magnificent blend of vibrant colors.
Watersports in Montenegro
Sailing, kitesurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and scuba diving are some of the most popular watersports in Montenegro.
Restaurants near Ploce Beach
Situated directly on the beach is a cafe, a cocktail bar, and a casual full-service restaurant, serving Adriatic fare (grilled squids, seafood spaghetti, roasted octopus), typical Balkan dishes, as well as pasta, pizza, and burgers. For a more sophisticated lunch, head to Restaurant Carevic in Krimovica, which is certainly one of the best eateries in this region.
It has a romantic atmosphere and offers panoramic sea views from its spacious al-fresco terrace. For a larger selection of restaurants and cuisines, you’ll have to leave the beach and browse Budva’s restaurant menus, or choose a relaxed sea-view restaurant on neighboring Jaz Beach, where the dining options are more casual and geared towards families with children.
Hotels nearby
There are no hotels along Ploce Beach and wild camping is not permitted. The nearest accommodations can be found in the traditional stone village of Krimovica, including a well-liked sea glamping site. There are many more options available in the resort town of Budva, from charming boutique stays to luxurious 5-star hotels in proximity to the old town.
Budva’s Top Hotels
Here is our selection of the best hotels in Budva. Whether you want a sea-view residence or a luxury hotel with a top-notch wellness center, you’ll find it here.
Budva’s Historic Center
Budva’s Old Town has a rich and turbulent history dating back more than 2,000 years. Its ancient city walls are well-preserved and contain a maze of cobblestone streets.