If you are looking for a good beach holiday in the Adriatic for little money, choose Sutomore. We will tell you what the Montenegrin resort looks like. Find out about the best hotels, restaurants, places of interest and travel experiences.
Resort appearance
The Montenegrin resort lies between Bar and Petrovac. The name "Sutomore" is translated as "land and sea". The seaside town cannot boast of a wide promenade and special architectural monuments, but there are excellent sand and pebble beaches, several hotels, private villas and pensions.
Rest in Sutomore is cheaper than in neighboring cities. Local residents like to say that "tourists with money go to the sea, and without money - in Sutomore." Mostly Serbs rest at the resort, since it is convenient to get here from Belgrade by rail. In recent years, the city has been actively developing, so there are more and more tourists.
The impression of tourists from the resort
Resorts love the warm, clear sea, bright sun and friendly residents. Loud music is heard near the city beach and bars, and in the remote part of Sutomore it is quiet and calm. Vines twine on houses and pergolas. At the end of summer, small streets are littered with fallen overripe figs, and friendly chipped dogs greet passers-by.
stanislavstavsk: "Quiet coastal town. There is nowhere for an apple to fall on the free beaches, but it costs 5-10 euros and you sit on comfortable sun loungers in the shade of an umbrella, connected to a fast Wi-Fi. The water is warm, the sand is hot, the food is delicious, the prices are low, the nature beautiful. "
Best hotels
Rest in Sutomore is designed for people who are used to saving money. There are no luxury "fives", and there are only three 4 * hotels. The rest of the accommodation for tourists is inexpensive 2-3 * hotels, villas and apartments. Look for hotels in Sutomore on Hotelluk, and houses and apartments on Airbnb.
The best hotels in Sutomore, according to reviews and ratings of tourists:
Dragomir 3 * is a wonderful choice for a budget holiday in the Montenegrin resort. The area is popular for diving and sea fishing. In high season a double room costs 6 € and a good breakfast costs 3 €.
Bonaca 3 * is a pleasant guesthouse with a seasonal pool away from the noisy center. A double room will cost 20 €.
Del Medio 4 * - a new hotel 200 meters from the city beach. Everything is stylish and clean. Double room with delicious continental breakfast costs 45 €.
Sea Fort 4 * - apart-hotel near the sea is popular with beach holiday lovers. All rooms have kitchenettes and large panoramic windows. A double room with breakfast costs from 56 €.
Love Live Hotel 4 * is an elegant hotel for lovers of picturesque views. Ideal for a romantic trip. Double room with breakfast costs 63 €.
Velkom 4 * is a good choice for everyone who loves to swim in the sea and in the pool. There is a spacious sun terrace overlooking the coastline. A double room with breakfast costs from 65 €.
Beaches
The city beach is located in the center of the resort, but there are always a lot of people there. The coast is covered with small stones - almost sand. The small paid beaches nearby are much more comfortable and the sea is cleaner.
If you want to relax with beautiful views, take a boat trip to Queen's Beach. The journey by sea takes 30-40 minutes and costs 5 € round trip. On the free part of the beach, they relax on their own mats and towels, and rent a pair of sun loungers and a sun umbrella costs 15 €.
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Qwert82: "Dirty by the beach. Few tourists, so it's quieter and better. The sea is crystal clear. There are rocky shores and beaches."
atolstonosov: "The city beach is too crowded with people and sounds. But within walking distance (from 20 to 40 minutes on foot) there are 3 more beautiful beaches, where there are much fewer people."
Cafes and restaurants
Sutomore is a lively resort. Fast food is sold everywhere: pizza, pancakes, burgers, donuts and sliced cakes. Prices are much lower than in Budva. A complex lunch in a cafe costs 5-7 €. We advise you to try the local cheese, olives, baked vegetables, homemade rakia, Vrantz and Krichtats wines. Look for low prices and quality food not by the sea and in the tourist area, but in the quarters where the Montenegrins themselves live.
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sarasvatii: "Sudbina is the highest-rated restaurant on the coast. The quality of service is of the highest level. The waiters are gentlemen in tailcoats who emphasize the importance of each guest. Gifts from the chef. Lamb is such a fairy tale!"
Anton: "Pizzeria Karuba Sutomore is a cozy place, delicious food. We were in different cafes, but this is where I wanted to return. Then we had lunch and dinner only there. We ordered pizza more than once: the thinnest dough, a lot of toppings and an appetizing aroma. We also took pasta, salads. , shrimp and fish. Liked the pancakes with various fillings. "
What to see
There are no attractions in the town itself. The ruins of the medieval Venetian fortress Hai-Nehai are located 1 km north-west of the resort. We advise you to admire the sea from Cape Ratats and visit the neighboring town of Bar.
According to reviews for 2019 and 2020, tourists from Sutomore are happy to go on excursions. Traveling along the canyons of Montenegro, to Lake Skadar, to Budva, Kotor, rafting and boat trips along the Boka Kotorska Bay are especially popular.
Pabog: "On the way to the beach, you can turn and climb the hill to the Church of St. Petka - a small church of the 13th century. You can freely enter the territory, there are benches, a large stone table, a spring with drinking water. The place is very calm, nice to sit. in the shade of trees, relax, look at the town from above. "
Natalia: "Ratats Monastery - the view of the Adriatic and the lord's Riviera is stunning! The air is permeated with the scent of the sea and age-old pines. The monastery has survived in much the same way as all the fortresses around, but the issue of garbage is very relevant. While walking to the monastery along the pine forest, why not you will see. "
Ruins of the Hai-Nehai fortress
Vacation with children
The Montenegrin resort is well suited for families with children. Transfer from the airport to Sutomore takes 30-40 minutes, the child will not have time to get tired. The city has many comfortable apartments with kitchens, hotels with swimming pools and full board. The terrain is mountainous, so it is not easy to ride with a stroller and walk with babies everywhere. Sea urchins are found in the Adriatic Sea. Swim in rubber slippers!
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When is the best time to go
The resort has a mild Mediterranean climate. The beach season in Sutomore starts in May and ends in early October. The sea is warmest in July and August, but there are plenty of vacationers in the summer. It is more comfortable to come with children when there is no extreme heat - in June or September.
Alexander: "September 2019 I was amazed by the abundance of vacationers. Crowds of people! I read that Sutomore is spinning and gaining popularity, but it's one thing to read, it's another to see for yourself. The city beach is really packed. The weather was hot, there was practically no rain, it was windy at night. , but dry. Water + 25 ° С, a real velvet season. I didn't want to leave. "
Vit-student: "The advantage of the coastal hotel is that you can take a glass of whiskey with ice, go out on the balcony at night and watch another thunderstorm front approaching the city from the sea. In June, this daily show, it seems, I did not miss a single thunderstorm."
According to tourists, the rest in Sutomore is pleasant, but without frills. Swimming in the sea, sunbathing, sitting in a restaurant in the evening with a glass of wine - there is nothing else to do. There are no special entertainments and interesting places in the resort. For impressions you have to go to other cities of Montenegro.
