Porto montenegro

Beaches

“The Adriatic Coast is the purest part of the Mediterranean" – Jacques Cousteau

Little has changed since legendary French diver Jacques Cousteau first visited Montenegro. The waters remain the cleanest in Europe and the 70 km of beaches warrant plenty of exploration.

Located in front of Budva’s Avala Hotel, the oddly named Richard's Beach offers some of the best sand in Montenegro as well as a sleek bar named Club 88. Swim off the promontory and around Budva’s old city walls for a unique view of the historic town.

Ulcinj is a 14km stretch of gently sloping beach with soft, fine sand making it ideal for both families and extreme sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.

In front of the picturesque Sveti Marko island lies a secluded private beach operated by the exclusive Aman Resorts brand (reservations required). The excellent Olive Tree restaurant also provides a sophisticated dining option.