Red Beach
Crvena plaža
A small cove with distinct reddish sand and pebbles.
About
Located between Bar and Sutomore near Ratac headland. Its compact size and clear water suit a brief swim stop.
Transport
Travel time
On foot from Bar center42 min. – 1 h 4 min.4 km
By car from Bar11 min.4 km
From the airport Tivat · TIV1 h 20 min.44 km
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In detail
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What is this place
Crvena plaža (Red Beach) is a small pebble cove between Bar and Sutomore, famed for its reddish pebbles and sand. It sits just off the Adriatic Highway, about 4–5 km from Bar’s center.
Key features
- Shore length ~50–80 m in a snug inlet – intimate feel and clear water.
- Reddish pebbles and sand tint the seabed – the source of the beach’s name.
- A belt of pines behind the beach – natural shade and resin scent in hot hours.
- Stair access with ~15 m descent; roadside parking by the highway.
- Light facilities – a seasonal café-bar and sunbed rentals; almost no services off-season.
What to see
- Red pebbles and rocky outcrops framing the cove.
- Clear water and easy snorkelling spots by the rocks.
- Views toward the Ratac headland and the shoreline of Šušanj and Bar.
Practical information
Location: between Bar and Sutomore, near the Ratac peninsula, right off the Adriatic Highway.
Getting there: 10 minutes by car from Bar toward Sutomore; park by the road and take the steps down; 25–30 minutes’ walk from Bar is also possible.
Access: public beach, free entry; seasonal paid sunbeds and umbrellas.
Visiting hours: all day; shade is best mornings and after 4 pm.
Visit duration: 1–3 hours or a full beach day.
Best time: May–September for swimming; shoulder seasons for walks and photos.
Notes: pebbles – bring water shoes; stair access and slippery rocks after rain; narrow parking by a busy road.
Red Beach
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