Bar vacation - beaches, sightseeing and unique experiences
If you want to hide among vast forests of olive trees, but still have plenty of insulation, to treat yourself with the beauty of pure void of many underwater water springs which create turquoise light show, chose Utjeha beach. It is located between Bar and Ulcinj, on 11 km from Bar, its length is about 200 m, surface 5.200m2 and is covered with white gravel.
Queen's Beach which is often wrongly interpreted as Budva beach actually belongs to Bar municipality and is 350m long and accessible only from the sea, which makes it even more special. It is absolute jewel of the Montenegrin Riviera, surrounded with a natural hill of high sediment cliffs. History teaches us it was a favorite place of the Montenegrin Queen Milena during the stay in castle in Topolica, Bar (1847 – 1923) since it is specific by perfectly clean water surrounded by sedimentary rocks which add to dramatic effect. The queen did not go swimming alone, but accompanied by royal entourage and the flagship.
Crvena stijena (Red beach) – 1000 m long, nestled in a small cove between city of Sutomore and Bar, is a small secluded beach positioned behind hill Volujica, accessible only from sea. Its red sand covers the beach and sea bottom while the beach is fenced by thick pine which leaves heavenly scents.
Veliki pijesak (Large sand), is perhaps the best beach in this part of the Adriatic and it occupies the southern area of Bar municipality, on 10th km in the direction of Ulcinj. More precisely, it is located in Dobre Vode between Ucinj and Bar (8 km). It is 380 km long and 12.700 m in its grave and sandy-gravel surface. Due to its interesting configuration and large surface, favorable climate and pure water it is lure for locals equally as to any visitor. At the end of the beach is a large rock that is a natural jump into the water. A special experience every night is a memorable sunset. Becouse of the flow of mountain and sea climate, the place is considered to be the true air-spa, and perfect treatment center for bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory issues. Landscape value of the beach is complemented by the Mediterranean vegetation belt.
Far away from the sea, in water much calmer and environment less visited, the beach at Murići, on Lake Skadar, feels like perfect shelter. While the light fades gradually, fishermen are in their docked boats peacefully silent and the pace is as slow as the days are long. Though the beach is gravel and a water shallow, full of weeds and algae, the freshwater swims sometimes felt more luxurious than vip beaches, after one experience plenty of Mediterranean salt.
