Andreas

Andreas

I am a resident (and citizen) of the Montenegrin coast, dedicated to uncovering the authentic side of the Adriatic beyond the typical tourist brochures. Whether I’m exploring the Grbalj hinterlands for the best local produce or navigating the ancient alleys of Kotor’s Old Town, my guides are built on first-hand experience and a love for Montenegro’s complex history.

Ponta Seljanovo Beach

The Ponta Seljanovo Beach is a perfect example of why beaches within the Bay of Kotor can be so exceptional. Tucked away a little north of the resort town of Tivat, this beach extends like a tongue into the Adriatic…

Plavi Horizonti Beach Tivat

Plavi Horizonti Beach on the Lustica Peninsula, panorama from pine-fringed hiking trail

Surface Fine Golden Sand Access Easy / Flat Walk Vibe Relaxed & Family-Centric Sun Cover Thick Pine Forest The Local Verdict Though I rarely put my towel on the sandy stretches of the main beach – I prefer to bask…

Ploce Beach Budva

vView of Ploče Beach near Budva, showing the multi-level stone terraces and crystal-clear turquoise Adriatic water against a rugged rocky coastline

Surface Stone Terraces Access Easy / Bus, Car & Boat Vibe Pool Party & Family Sea Type Deep & Crystal Clear The Local Verdict While I am personally more a fan of intimate coves and long sandy stretches, I can…

Mogren Beach Budva Guide

Aerial view of Mogren Beach in Budva, Montenegro, showing the golden pebble shoreline, turquoise Adriatic water, and the dramatic sandstone cliffs separating Mogren I and II

Surface Golden Pebbles Access Cliffside Walkway Vibe Social & Scenic Sun Cover Sandstone Cliffs The Local Verdict Mogren remains my favorite cinematic escape whenever I’m visiting Budva’s Old Town. The journey there is half the experience: the cliffside path winds…

Lustica Bay Marina Beach Guide

If you consider yourself one of those seeking a laid-back and secluded beach experience near Tivat, look no further than Marina Beach on the sunlit part of the Lustica Peninsula. Despite its relatively small size, this beach boasts a stretch…

Maljevik Secluded Diving Beach

Maljevik beach near Sutomore with bolders overlooking turquoise colored waters and the black cape

Surface Pebbles & Wild Boulders Access Moderate / Forest Hike Vibe Raw & Off-Beat Sun Cover Natural Pine Shade The Local Verdict Maljevik is one of my favorite secret release valves for the Bar Riviera; it is where I go…

Long Beach Velika Plaza

The sandy stretch of Long Beach (Velika Plaza), south of Ulcinj bordering albania

Surface Fine Volcanic Sand Access Easy / Car & Boat Vibe Barefoot Bohemia Highlight Kitesurfing & Sunsets The Local Verdict Long Beach is Montenegro’s great outlier; to me, it feels less like the Adriatic and more like the edge of…

Kruce Beach Ulcinj

Between the popular coastal town of Ulcinj and the small residential community of Utjeha on Montenegro’s southern Adriatic coast, lies Kruce Beach, an often-overlooked 250-meter-long rocky pebble beach. Kruce is a small and serene holiday resort village, appealing to couples…

Crystal Beach Ulcinj

Crystal Beach (Kristalna Plaza) is named after the crystalline waters surrounding it. It is located on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, about 10 km north of Ulcinj, between Kruce Beach and Cold Bay, Utjeha. The 100-meter-long stretch of rocky pebbles occupies a…

Crvena Stijena Beach Sveti Stefan

Crvena Stijena Beach near Sveti Stefan with the iconic sea arch looking out onto the resort island

Surface Red Pebbles & Rock Access Dirt Track / Boat Vibe Rugged & Dramatic Sun Cover Afternoon Cliff Shade The Local Verdict If you don’t want to pay €4 per hour for parking in Sveti Stefan, but still want to…