Sutomore

Sutomore is a budget beach town between Bar and Petrovac, popular with regional holidaymakers for its long, largely sandy town beach and low prices. It is lively and unpolished rather than pretty, and works best for a straightforward, inexpensive seaside stay.

Largely yes. The main town beach runs for about 2 km and mixes sand with fine gravel, with a gentle entry that suits children. It gets crowded in July and August, while the smaller Kraljicina and Maljevik beaches nearby stay quieter.

About 10 km, roughly 15 minutes by car through the Sozina area, or a short hop on the train. Buses run frequently along the coast and Petrovac is around 20 minutes to the north.

Yes. Sutomore has a station on the Belgrade-Bar line, which is one reason it fills with regional visitors each summer. Trains from Podgorica take about an hour and continue to Bar a few minutes further on.

Climb to the ruined Haj-Nehaj fortress above the town for wide coastal views, swim at Kraljicina and Maljevik, and use the frequent buses and trains for day trips to Stari Bar, Petrovac and Budva.

It is one of the cheapest places to stay on the Montenegrin coast. Private rooms and apartments sit well below Budva rates and beach food and drink are correspondingly modest — the main reason for its summer crowds.