Short answer: yes — if you want a proper sandy beach and a full-service resort base, with Budva's old town and the Bay of Kotor on the doorstep. Bečići is a resort town on the Budva Riviera, about 3 km southeast of Budva, best known for its long, roughly 2 km sandy beach — one of the most celebrated in Montenegro. It's a developed, hotel-led resort, so whether it's "worth it" comes down to the kind of trip you want. Here's an honest breakdown. For the practicals, see our getting-here and best-time-to-visit guides.
Who Bečići is perfect for
- Beach holidaymakers. The long sandy beach — roughly 1,950 m of fine sand and gravel, well organised with loungers and service — is the main event. It has a genuine claim to fame: in 1935 it won a Grand Prix in Paris as the most beautiful beach in Europe, and it's still rated one of Montenegro's finest. See the Riviera's best beaches.
- Resort-hotel travellers. Bečići is lined with beachfront hotels and resorts, from a five-star to all-inclusive family places — easy, everything-on-site holidays.
- Anyone who wants the beach and the buzz. A seaside promenade links Bečići to Budva old town (about 3 km), so you get a calm beach base with Budva's restaurants and nightlife a short walk or drive away.
- Day-trippers. Sveti Stefan, the Bay of Kotor, Lovćen and Skadar Lake are all within easy reach.
- Active beach types. The calm, almost lake-like water makes Bečići a bit of a watersports hub: stand-up paddleboarding, jet-skis and water scooters, parasailing and banana-boat rides, plus beach volleyball, tennis and mini-golf along the sand — an active day out, not just a lounger.
Good value, too
One underrated reason Bečići works: it's cheaper than Budva next door. Sun loungers run about €6–15 a day, and a coffee or a beach beer costs noticeably less than in the old town — so you get the same Riviera sea and sand for less, then walk into Budva only when you want the restaurants and bars.
Who might prefer elsewhere
Bečići is honest about what it is:
- If you want an untouched, authentic fishing village, Bečići is a modern, purpose-built resort with large hotels — the quieter, old-village character is more at neighbouring Rafailovići or up the coast.
- If you want a historic old town of your own, that's Budva or Kotor, not Bečići — here the draw is the beach, not medieval walls.
- If you want peace and quiet in high summer, July and August are busy and package-y; May–June or September–October are calmer.
Be honest with yourself about peak-season crowding, too: in July and August the beach is narrow in places and the loungers pack in tight, the beach bars can be loud, and it gets busy through the day. None of it is a dealbreaker — but the fix is timing. Hit the sand early (roughly 7–9am) or after sunset for space and calm, and you get the best of the beach without the crush. It's a developed, functional resort strip rather than a pretty village, and it's at its nicest outside the midday peak.
The honest verdict
Bečići is well worth it for a beach-and-resort holiday with the Budva Riviera's sights and nightlife on tap — an easy, sunny base that does the beach very well. It's less suited to travellers chasing untouched authenticity or a historic town of their own, which lie a short hop away in Budva, Kotor and the Bay. Many people base themselves here and day-trip out for the culture. See our things to do and practical info to plan it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bečići worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a proper sandy beach and a full-service resort base with Budva's old town and the Bay of Kotor within easy reach. It is less suited to travellers after an untouched village or a historic old town of its own.
Is Bečići better than Budva?
They pair rather than compete. Bečići is the calmer beach-and-resort base; Budva, about 3 km away, has the medieval old town and the liveliest nightlife. Many stay in Bečići and go out in Budva.
Is Bečići beach sandy?
Yes — Bečići has a long, roughly 2 km stretch of fine sand and gravel, one of the most celebrated beaches in Montenegro.
Why is Bečići beach famous?
Bečići's roughly 1,950-metre stretch of sand won a Grand Prix in Paris in 1935 as the most beautiful beach in Europe. That reputation — golden sand, clear water and a mountain backdrop — is what first put it on the map and still draws beach holidaymakers to the Budva Riviera today.
What is there to do in Bečići besides the beach?
Plenty on and around the sand: watersports on the calm water (paddleboarding, jet-skis, parasailing, banana boats), beach volleyball, tennis and mini-golf, boat trips along the coast, and the seaside promenade into Budva. Most visitors also use Bečići as a base for day trips to Sveti Stefan, Kotor, Lovćen and Skadar Lake.
Is Bečići beach crowded?
In July and August, yes — the beach narrows in places, the loungers pack in and the bars can be loud. It's much calmer early morning (about 7–9am), after sunset, and in the May–June and September–October shoulder seasons. Loungers cost roughly €6–15 a day, cheaper than in Budva.
