Buljarica Beach

What it is

Buljarica Beach is the natural strand of the Budva Riviera, just south of Petrovac. A wide, sand-and-pebble bay backed by greenery, lagoons and olive groves.

Key features

• Shoreline length ~2.2–2.5 km – plenty of space even in peak season.
• Mixed sand and pebbles with clear water; some entries get deep fairly quickly.
• Three informal zones: amenity-rich west, semi-wild center, and near-wild east.
• Behind the beach lie wetlands and scrub, an important belt for coastal flora and birds.
• Nearby viewpoints and paths: the headland between Lučice and Buljarica, plus Gradište Monastery on the slope.

What to see

• The sweeping arc of the bay with views toward the islets KatičKatič and Sveta Neđelja.
• The west end with cafés and SUP/kayak rental.
• Quieter, wilder stretches further east beneath wooded hills.

History

Buljarica’s lowlands were used for seasonal grazing and olive terraces. Resort development began in the 20th century, yet the beach retained a largely natural character thanks to its distance from dense urban build-up.

In recent years, large-scale projects have been debated, but much of the area remains semi-rural and natural, popular with campers and low-key beachgoers.

Practical information

Location: just south of Petrovac, village of Buljarica, Budva Riviera.
How to get there: by car via Adriatic Hwy E65/80, turn-offs to west and center; on foot from Petrovac ~25–35 min to the west end.
Access: free; paid sunbeds/umbrellas on serviced sections.
Visiting hours: May–October for swimming; shoulder seasons suit coastal walks.
Visit duration: 2–3 hours to a full day.
Best time: mornings and late afternoons for softer light and calmer seas.
Good to know: bring water shoes for coarse pebbles; natural shade is scarce; unpaved access toward the east can get muddy after rain.