Katic & Sveta Nedelja Islets

What it is

The islets of Katič and Sveta Neđelja are two tiny rocky outcrops off Petrovac (Budva Riviera). Sveta Neđelja is crowned by a small chapel; both spots are favorites for boat trips and easy snorkeling.

Key features

• Distance from shore: ~0.7 km to Sveta Nedelja and ~0.9 km to Katič – reachable by kayak or small boat.
• Each is about 0.01 km² – compact yet with varied rocky edges for snorkeling entries.
• Coastal perimeter ~0.8 km, mixing flat limestone slabs and short cliffs.
• Sveta Neđelja’s hilltop chapel is a signature Petrovac view.
• Aligned nearly on one line perpendicular to the coast – from town often only one silhouette is visible.

What to see

• The tiny chapel atop Sveta Neđelja and sweeping views over Petrovac.
• Clear-water fissures and pockets in the limestone – lively marine life for casual snorkelers.
• Vistas toward Lučice and Buljarica beaches, and on clear days beyond Crvena Glavica headland.

History

The small chapel on Sveta Neđelja has been restored several times and is tied to local seafaring traditions. Both islets served as natural seamarks for vessels approaching Petrovac from the open sea.

With resort growth in the 20th century, the islets became a popular area for swim-stops and recreational diving. Today seasonal boats shuttle visitors, and kayaks/SUPs reach them in calm conditions.

Practical information

Location: off Petrovac, Budva Riviera; ~0.7–0.9 km from the town beach.
How to get there: seasonal boat trips from Petrovac quay; self-propelled by kayak/SUP when seas are calm.
Access: rocky slabs with no ladders; a short steep footpath leads up to the chapel.
Visiting hours: May–October; mornings with light winds are best.
Visit duration: 1–2 hours for photos/swim; 2–3 hours with snorkeling/kayaking.
Good to know: wear water shoes (sharp, slippery rock); watch currents and boat lanes; avoid in swell or storms.