Sveti Stefan
Sveti Stefan is a former fishing village on a small islet on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, known for its stone houses, its beaches and the view from the shore.
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Sveti Stefan is a former fishing village on a small islet on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway a short drive south of Budva. Most of the islet is now a luxury hotel, so most visitors see the stone houses from the shore. Entry to the islet is restricted, so check access before you plan the day.
Most people come for the view from the mainland and for a swim on the beaches beside the islet. Queen's Beach at Miločer is one of them. Plan a few hours to a half day. Budva Old Town is the easiest base, with restaurants and bus stops, and a car or taxi is useful for getting between the islet, Miločer and the town.
Sveti Stefan in five
- Plan to view the island, not walk its lanesThe Aman resort describes Sveti Stefan as a private island with restored 15th-century stone cottages. Read the resort's current visitor terms before you plan to cross the isthmus.Resort page
- Choose your side of the beachThe tourism board gives the beach in two parts: a larger one about 700 m long and a smaller one about 400 m long. Look at both before you set up for the day.
- Add King's Beach near MiločerThe board lists King's Beach at about 280 m, beside the former royal summer residence at Miločer. Aman notes Villa Miločer across the bay from the islet.
- Base in Budva or Petrovac, not on the isletMost visitors stay in Budva or Petrovac and come for a half day. Compare the two bases before you book.Where to stay in Budva
Need to know
- Airport
- Tivat (TIV) or Podgorica (TGD)
- Getting there
- Bus or taxi from Budva; car on the coast road
- Getting around
- On foot once you arrive
- Best base
- Budva or Petrovac; the islet is a private resort
- Time needed
- Half a day
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 254 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Mild, wetFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 232 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Spring, quietMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 288 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Warm, quietAprilRain
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, greenMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 220 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear10 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Hot, beachJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beach
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberRain10 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm seaSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 183 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quieterOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 213 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°RainyNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 391 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Mild, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 268 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Budva, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sveti Stefan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 63%
Sveti Stefan
11:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today14°7°63%Monday: Rain. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Tue12°8°93%Tuesday: Rain. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Wed12°7°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu12°6°0%Thursday: Clear. High 12°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri12°5°4%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 12°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sat11°4°17%Saturday: Rain. High 11°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun9°7°23%Sunday: Rain. High 9°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 23%.
Updated 10:43 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Before you go to Sveti Stefan
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Rules for Sveti Stefan, checked
- Aman Sveti Stefan describes the islet as a private island; confirm visitor access with the resort before you plan a visit.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Plan around Sveti Stefan
Beaches and nights out nearby
Read the guideBudva beaches comparedWhere Sveti Stefan sits among them
Read the guideWhere to stay in BudvaOld Town, Slovenska, Bečići or Rafailovići
Read the guidePetrovacCalmer beach town to the south
Read the guideAdriatic CoastSveti Stefan in a whole-coast plan
Read the guideKotorOld town and bay, a longer day trip
Read the guideAll of MontenegroEntry rules, coast and mountains
Read the guideSveti Stefan FAQ
Can you visit Sveti Stefan island?
The resort operator describes it as a private island, so assume access is limited and check the current visitor terms on the resort site before you go. The beach and viewpoints are the dependable parts.
Is Sveti Stefan worth a visit?
Yes for the view and the beach, as a half-day stop from Budva. Do not plan a full day unless you also add King's Beach and Miločer.
How long is the beach at Sveti Stefan?
The tourism board gives two parts: the larger one is 700 m long and the smaller one is 400 m long.
How far is Sveti Stefan from Budva?
It is a short ride south on the coast road, by bus, taxi or car. Add time in summer, when UK advice notes congestion on coastal roads.
Should you stay in Sveti Stefan or Budva?
Budva has more restaurants, buses and rooms; Sveti Stefan is a resort setting with limited choice. Most trips stay in Budva or Petrovac and visit.