Lonely PlanetJul 13, 2026
The 11 best beaches in Montenegro in 2026
Montenegro’s tiny coastline has some of the most dazzling beaches in the Balkans. Here are the 11 best beaches in Montenegro.
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- Konoba Kod RankaRestaurantfamily-run restaurant
- Elsewhere
- MiločerSightSveti Stefan, Montenegropinkish pebbly sands, perfect for swimming
- DragoRestaurantSveti Stefan, Montenegromidrange hotel with incredible terraces
- Mogren BeachSightBudva, Montenegrodouble-bayed pebble stretch tucked between cliffs
- Budva BallerinaSightBudva, Montenegromost-photographed landmark
- DobrečSightHerceg Novi, Montenegroboat-only beach with excellent water quality
- Slovenska PlažaSightBudva, Montenegrolong, overdeveloped main beach
- Ploče BeachSightBudva, Montenegropopular complex with pools and water slides
- Drobni PijesakSightRijeka Reževići, Montenegrohidden cove with ground sand
- Beach Bar BalunRestaurantPresjek Beach, Montenegroserves stupendous black risotto
- Queen's BeachSightČanj, Montenegropink-sanded, reachable only by boat
- MurićiSightLake Skadar, Montenegrolakeside beach on Lake Skadar
- Ladies' BeachSightUlcinj, Montenegroquiet, women-only space
- HigoRestaurantUlcinj, Montenegroelevated dining experience amid pine forest
- Velika PlažaSightUlcinj, Montenegro12km-long sandy beach, ideal for kitesurfing
- Dolcinium Kitesurf ClubPlaceUlcinj, Montenegrokitesurfing school
- KiteloopPlaceUlcinj, Montenegrokitesurfing gear rental