Ponta Seljanovo Beach
The Ponta Seljanovo Beach is a perfect example of why beaches within the Bay of Kotor can be so exceptional. Tucked away a little north of the resort town of Tivat, this beach extends like a tongue into the Adriatic Sea for about 250 meters with beautiful beach acreage to both sides.
Made up of pebbles and small rocks, and thanks to its exposed geographical position, is constantly shelved by gentle waves and a light Mediterranean breeze. Its most notable feature is the lighthouse found at its outermost tip, serving as a place of rest and calm.
People come in the early morning and evening hours to capture the sun rising or setting behind the rolling hills of the Lustica Peninsula. Ponta Seljanovo Beach is the ideal beach for swimming and snorkeling close to Tivat, and as you won’t find any water sports equipment for hire here, many locals and visitors come here just for that.
Others come for the picture-perfect views of the sea and Porto Montenegro with its glimmering white yachts and pastel-colored buildings not too far away. Conifers are lined up on the southern end, providing ample shade to escape the scorching summer heat.
Porto Montenegro
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Tivat
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This is also where the Ponta beach bar and restaurants are located, overlooking Tivat and the yacht harbor. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented directly from the beach bar, or you can simply place your towel on the free, public beach section. The on-site facilities include showers, changing cabins, and toilets.
Ponta Seljanovo Beach is very popular with locals who come here as a couple, in groups, or with their children who enjoy playing in the calm, shallow waters while parents can watch them from the adjacent beach bar. This is not a tranquil zen beach for those seeking solitude and relaxation.
Restaurants on Ponta Seljanovo Beach
The Ponta Beach Restaurant and Bar serves up good Adriatic beach fare (grilled seafood and meat, healthy salads) and international comfort food (excellent pizza). There is also a wide range of kid-friendly dishes, drinks, and plenty of ice cream. The Ponta is also the ideal for a sundowner, offering a stupendously beautiful panorama.
For a broader selection of restaurants, bistros, and taverns in many different cuisines, you’ll have to leave the beach – it’s just a short walk to Porto Montenegro or Tivat. There are even a handful of decent eateries in the immediate vicinity – Big Ben, the Steak & BBQ House Tanjga, and our favorite Ponta Veranda.
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Safety and Access
Ponta Seljanovo Beach is easy to find off the coastal promenade which connects Donja Lastva to Porto Montenegro and Tivat’s town center. There is unpaid parking along the road and also a small parking lot adjacent to the beach – space is limited.
Arriving by kayak or small boat is no problem either, and you will find a series of jetties where you can find mooring. Just a couple of steps towards Tivat is a marina able to accommodate larger sailing yachts and motorboats. There is a lifeguard on duty here from 8 am – 9 pm in the summer season, and safe swim zones are partitioned with the help of buoys.
Things to do on Ponta Seljanovo Beach
The spacious and family-friendly Ponta Seljanovo Beach has the best of both worlds: it is surrounded by incredible coastal landscapes and you’ll get easy access to all needed amenities. Sunbathe, snorkel, swim in clean water, and enjoy the natural surroundings.
There are two other beaches within walking distance: Waikiki Beach which is known for its white pebbles and turquoise-colored water and the boho-chic Amala Beach, which is smaller and more exclusive. If you follow the road towards Opatovo, you’ll find a diving center on the way and a jet-ski rental is one kilometer north from the beach.
Hotels on Ponta Seljanovo Beach
Along the stretch of picturesque coastline and surrounding streets, the area offers an extensive choice of seafront accommodations, from great family-friendly vacation rentals to some of Tivat’s top hotels.
Many hotels are just a stone’s throw away from the shore but even from the ones that aren’t, you can easily access everything. Beautiful small boutique hotels are a thing here such as the newly-opened Casa Manor (3-minute walk from the beach) and the Eco Hotel Caruba which sits next to the Saint Roch Church in Donja Lastva.
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