Queen’s Beach
Kraljičina plaža
A compact cove within Miločer Park. Historically linked to the royal residence.
Pines and cypresses enclose the shore and the compact relief heightens a sense of seclusion. Entry is gentle with a mostly pebble seabed.
How to Get There
On foot from Sveti Stefan center ~16-24 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~31 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~47 min.
Description
What this place is
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.
How to get 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.
Special conditions: amenities are minimal (showers/changing cabins not guaranteed); pebbly seabed – water shoes help; neighboring sections’ access rules can change.
