Montenegro · Budva Municipality
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Azzuro Beach
Recognized central Budva beach section with visitor amenities without being just an access point.
Blue Cave Beach
Tiny cove near island cave features, best treated as a boat-access swim beach.
Calypso Beach
Compact cove linked with boat excursions around the island’s rocky eastern side.
Deer Beach
Rocky natural beach area associated with the island’s wilder deer-inhabited setting.
Dukley Beach
A polished resort beach on the Zavala headland with premium beach-club appeal.
East Rocks Beach
Rocky swimming beach on the exposed eastern side, more discovery-led than map-led.
Greco Beach
A named urban beach beside Budva’s marina and promenade, important for nightlife-oriented users.
Guvance Beach
Small beach below Zavala between Budva and Bečići, valued for clearer water and quieter swims.
Halfmoon Beach
Recognized small cove on the north side, valued for a quieter island-swim feel.
Hawaii Beach
The main visitor beach on Sveti Nikola Island, reached by boat from Budva waterfront.
Hawaii South Beach
Rockier Sveti Nikola shore option for clearer-water swimming away from the main island landing.
Jaz Beach
Large landmark beach at Budva’s northwest gateway, known for space, events, and resort access.
Kamenovo Cove
Quiet pebble cove on the Budva-facing shoreline, useful as a non-mainstream swim spot.
Laguna Beach
Small island cove often reached by boat and used for clear-water swim stops.
Love Cave Cove
Tiny boat-stop cove near cave scenery, valuable for discovery and excursion intent.
Mogren 2 Beach
The second cove beyond Mogren’s tunnel, distinct enough for users seeking the quieter side.
Mogren Beach
Budva’s signature cliff-backed cove beside the Old Town, essential for any curated Budva list.
North Pier Beach
Small usable pebble beach close to the main landing area but less searched than Hawaii Beach.
Pizana Beach
Small local beach by the marina and Old Town walls, useful beyond generic tourist lists.
Plaža Malaya
Tiny named rocky bathing spot between Mogren approach and Old Town, useful for local discovery coverage.
Ploče Beach
Rock-platform beach club destination west of Jaz with clear water and strong visitor recognition.
Ričardova Glava Beach
Tiny Old Town beach framed by Budva’s walls, one of the city’s most photographed swim spots.
Skolj Beach
Local-name rocky beach area preserving the island’s older Skolj identity.
Slovenska Plaža
The long central city beach that defines Budva’s resort waterfront and nightlife corridor.
Small Mogren Cove
A small rocky-cove swim spot beyond Mogren’s main crowds, best for discovery-focused users.
Southern Coves Beach
Clustered south-side natural coves with real swimming value for boat and kayak visitors.
Sveti Nikola Beach
Main named island beach with clear water and easy seasonal boat access from Budva.
Sveti Nikola North Beach
Less formal northern island shore near the boat landing, good for quiet swims and local discovery.
Sveti Nikola South Coves
Boat-access coves on Sveti Nikola’s seaward side, often missed by generic beach lists.
Trsteno Beach
Small shallow sandy bay near Jaz, valuable because sandy beaches are limited on this coast.
Budva sits in Budva Municipality, Montenegro and is home to 30 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Budva or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
