Mogren Beaches
Plaža Mogren
Two adjacent coves below cliffs with clear water.
About
A narrow path leads to the twin arcs of Mogren 1 and Mogren 2. Pebble shores and cliff shelter create calm water conditions.
Transport
Travel time
On foot from Budva center21–31 min.2 km
By car from Budva5 min.2 km
From the airport Tivat · TIV32 min.18 km
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In detail
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What is this place
Mogren Beach comprises two adjacent coves, Mogren I and Mogren II, just west of Budva’s Old Town and linked by a short rock tunnel. The trailhead lies about 150 m from the Old Town; the combined shoreline is roughly 350 m.
Key features
- Two coves joined by a rock passage, total beach length about 350 m.
- Sole access is a ~350 m concrete walkway from Hotel Avala; in strong southerlies and swell the gate is closed.
- Surface is fine to medium pebbles on shore and in the water; south-facing aspect brings ample sun yet surf can hit the rocks.
- Protected area – both the beach and Mt Spas above are Natural Monuments, with 1860 Mogren Fort on the slope.
- Signature sights – the “Ballerina” statue at the entrance and a memorial plaque to the 1955 incident.
What to see
- Viewpoints to the Old Town and St Nikola Island along the path.
- The “Ballerina” statue and rock arches by the tunnel between the coves.
- Remains of Mogren Fort on Mt Spas.
History
Legend ties the name to a Spanish sailor, Mogrin(i), shipwrecked here, who built St Anthony’s chapel above Mogren II. The chapel was lost after 1945, later replaced by a restaurant. For decades Mogren has been Budva’s favourite “local” beach and a town emblem.
On 13 July 1955 the coast’s only recorded shark attack on a bather occurred here; a plaque on the cliff commemorates the victim. The access path has since been improved and fenced.
Practical information
Location: west of Budva Old Town, entrance by Hotel Avala.
Getting there: on foot from the town gate; path starts about 150 m away and runs ~350 m along the rocks; nearest paid parking at the marina and outside the walls.
Access: free; path may close in bad weather; Mogren I is serviced with cafés and rentals, Mogren II is more natural.
Visiting hours: year-round; bathing season typically May–October.
Visit duration: 1–2 hours; up to 3 hours including Mogren Fort.
Best time: morning and golden hour; off-season is quiet and scenic.
Notes: in southerly swell the path and shoreline are hazardous – respect barriers; pebbly bottom – water shoes help.
Mogren Beaches
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