History
How it came to be
Founded in the 15th century as a fortified fishing settlement, Sveti Stefan was turned into an exclusive island resort in the 1950s — when the state resettled the last villagers on the mainland — and in its heyday drew stars like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor, all while keeping its historic stone-village form.
What You’ll See
On a visit
The island's iconic profile from the mainland viewpoints and the pink-sand beaches on either side of the causeway.
How to Visit
By car or bus along the coast road; the island itself is private, but the viewpoints and beaches are open.
Best Time
Golden hour, when the islet glows.
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Good to Know
The islet itself is a private resort and not open to the public, but the classic viewpoints on the coast road and the public pink-sand Sveti Stefan Beach on the village side are open — and give the famous view (the Queen's Beach cove on the Miločer side is reserved for Aman resort guests). It is about 5 km south of Bečići.
It was founded in the 15th century as a fortified fishing settlement and, in the 1950s, was turned into an exclusive island resort that drew stars like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor, while keeping its historic stone-village form.
By car or bus along the coast road, about 5 km south — an easy half-day. The viewpoints and beaches stay open even though the island itself is private.
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