Best Sveti Stefan Beaches and Things to Do in Sveti Stefan

Sveti Stefan is one of the most beautiful places in all of Montenegro and I highly recommend visiting Sveti Stefan Beach during your stay in Montenegro. 

Like something from a fairy tale, it’s an unforgettable experience all year round.

There are four incredible beaches in the Sveti Stefan area to choose from: Sveti Stefan Beach, Miločer Beach, Queen’s Beach, and Pržno Beach.

Read on to find out about these beautiful beaches, other things to do in the area, the best places to take pictures, and much more about Sveti Stefan, Montenegro!

"It's just as if I have returned to town from the most beautiful fairy tale of my childhood" - Sofia Loren

Best Sveti Stefan Beaches

1. Sveti Stefan Beach

When you visit Sveti Stefan Beach, you'll immediately notice its unique pink sand and pebble shoreline. The contrasting turquoise sea is crystal clear.

This picturesque setting offers a stunning view of the iconic Sveti Stefan Island, a sight that captures the essence of Montenegro's coastal beauty. 

The beach is divided into two distinct areas. On the left side of the islet, you'll find Sveti Stefan public beach. Here, you can choose to rent loungers and umbrellas for €30 per pair. 

However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option, there's also free space available on Sveti Stefan free beach where you can lay your towel and enjoy the same stunning views for free.

On the right side, Sveti Stefan beach access was reserved for guests of the Aman Sveti Stefan and loungers. With Aman Sveti Stefan’s luxury resort now closed indefinitely, you can use both sides of the beach.

2. Miločer Beach

A 10-minute walk through the Miločer Forest Park from Sveti Stefan Beach leads you to Miločer Beach.

Like Sveti Stefan Beach, Miločer Beach is made of a mix of sand and pebbles. The 380-meter-long beach forms a sheltered cove, surrounded by a forest.

Behind the beach, you'll find Villa Miločer. Once the royal summer residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević in the 19th century, this elegant villa is now part of the Aman Sveti Stefan resort.

Miločer Beach is a public beach and free for anyone to use. However, you can’t rent loungers and umbrellas here.

3. Queen’s Beach

A once-exclusive area previously reserved for guests of the Aman Sveti Stefan Hotel, Queen’s Beach is now open to the public.

Named Queen's Beach because it was the favorite of Queen Marija Karađorđević, this beach is one of the most beautiful in Montenegro. 

The 120-meter-long sand and pebble beach sits in a sheltered cove that is surrounded by cypress and olive trees, creating a serene and almost private atmosphere.

4. Pržno Beach

Pržno Beach is another picturesque beach just a 15-minute walk through Miločer Forest Park from Sveti Stefan.

This idyllic sandy beach is nestled in a quaint and picturesque village with wooden fishing boats bobbing along the shore and a tiny island lying 50m from the beach. It offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and local charm.

In Pržno, you'll find several excellent restaurants that add to the beach's appeal. Blanche is renowned for its upmarket traditional seafood in a stunning seaside setting. Langust offers a traditional and authentic experience overlooking Pržno Beach.

This beach can get quite crowded in the peak months of July and August because it’s so pretty and the Maestral Resort and Casino reserves a large part of it for their guests. Arrive early to secure a spot on this idyllic beach!

About Sveti Stefan Island

Sveti Stefan Islet dates back to the 15th century, when the Ottoman Turks aimed to conquer the Adriatic Sea and attacked Kotor. People from the Budva Riviera came to help and they repelled the Turks and seized their ships and treasure.

With the spoils of this victory, the locals decided to construct a fortified town on the islet of Sveti Stefan. They built a house for each of the 12 local tribes and, importantly, a church dedicated to St. Stephan, who was revered as the town's protector. Over time, this town evolved into a hub of trade and administration.

However, by 1954, the islet's population had dwindled to just 20 residents. Recognizing its potential, the government transformed the islet and it reopened in 1960 as a hotel. 

It quickly gained fame, attracting celebrities like Sophia Loren, Doris Day, and Princess Margaret. Despite a period of decline during the breakup of Yugoslavia, the islet saw a resurgence in 2007 when Aman Resorts took over its lease.

Sveti Stefan was a beautifully renovated, exclusive hotel under Aman Resorts. With 58 rooms and apartments, it offered a luxurious experience starting at €800 per night.

However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of Aman Sveti Stefan, and since then, it has not reopened. This closure has left the islet closed to visitors, but you can walk across the isthmus that connects it to the mainland.

Although Sveti Stefan’s future is uncertain, the benefit of its closure is that all the beaches in the hamlet of Sveti Stefan are now open to the public and free to use.

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