Sveti Stefan Beach
Plaža Sveti Stefan
Twin pebble crescents on either side of the causeway to the islet.
he beach frames Sveti Stefan’s classic postcard view as the causeway links land and islet. Pebbles are fine and the seabed deepens quickly.
How to Get There
On foot from Sveti Stefan center ~7-10 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~32 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~47 min.
Description
What this place is
Sveti Stefan Beach consists of two sand-and-pebble coves flanking a narrow natural tombolo that links the mainland to the namesake islet. As of 2025 the beaches are open to the public, while the islet itself remains closed.
Key features
- Twin coves on either side of the tombolo, with fine pebbles, some sand, clear water and a gentle entry.
- Strong visual highlight – the islet’s terracotta skyline, best viewed from the causeway.
- Walkable link to Miločer Park and the royal beaches along the coast path.
- Reduced amenities: minimal services on the open sections, seasonal chair and umbrella rentals.
- 2025 status: beaches open and free to access, islet closed due to an ongoing operator–state dispute.
What to see
- Classic views of the islet and the slender causeway from both beach arcs.
- Two curved coves with smooth pebbles and calm water on light-wind days.
- Budva Riviera vistas and the footpath through Miločer Park to Queen’s Beach.
History
The wave-built tombolo created two beaches on either side of the causeway. In 1960, the islet was turned into a “hotel-town”, and much of the shoreline had restricted access for decades.
Since 2021, the beaches have been reopened as public coastal domain, but due to a dispute over operating terms the islet complex remains closed. As of 2025, beach services are limited, and the best views of the islet are still from the causeway and seafront.
