Queen’s Beach

What is this place

Queen’s Beach (Kraljičina plaža) is a small sand-and-pebble cove within Miločer Park, next to Miločer (King’s) Beach and about 500 m east of Sveti Stefan. It’s one of the Budva Riviera’s most intimate and scenic swimming spots, framed by cypresses and olive trees.

Key features

• Length ~120–200 m (sources vary); fine pebbles with some sand.
• Sheltered cove screened by park greenery – the water often turns emerald-green.
• Named after Queen Marija Karađorđević, for whom this was a favorite bathing place.
• Immediate backdrop of Villa Miločer (1934–1936), the former royal summer residence.
• Current status (2021–2025) – shoreline is public; amenities are limited due to the resort dispute and reduced services.

What to see

• The arc of the cove against cypress and olive groves of Miločer Park.
• Villa Miločer’s façade and shaded alleys with exotic evergreens.
• The “Queen’s Chair” lookout on the headland with views of Budva, St Nicholas islet and Sveti Stefan.

History

The royal Miločer ensemble took shape in the 1930s: a landscaped park and villa above two coves – today’s King’s and Queen’s Beaches – formed the summer residence of the Karađorđević dynasty. The beach was named after Queen Marija, who favored this secluded cove.

In the latter 20th century, the area retained a resort status with restricted access. Since 2021, amid the Sveti Stefan resort dispute, the islet-hotel has been closed while Miločer shorelines, including Queen’s Beach, have been open to the public; by 2025, access remains free, though facilities are pared back.

Practical information

Location: Miločer Park between Pržno and Sveti Stefan, Budva Riviera.

Getting there: on foot via the park path from Pržno or from the Sveti Stefan causeway; by car along the Adriatic Highway (limited parking near Pržno).

Access: free; seasonal lounger rentals may appear sporadically; park paths are open.

Visiting hours: year-round; best swimming May–October.

Visit duration: 1–2 hours including a park stroll.

Best time: morning and late afternoon for softer light and fewer people.

Notes: amenities are minimal (showers/changing cabins not guaranteed); pebbly seabed – water shoes help; neighboring sections’ access rules can change.