Jaz: A beach in two sections

Jaz can be described by the shape of its beach and the facilities in its shaded hinterland. The beach consists of two sections of different lengths. It also has an approximate total area and two distinct descriptions of its surface: pebbles on the beach, sand underwater. For geographic orientation, Jaz is about 2.5 kilometres from Budva, in the direction of Kotor and Tivat.

One beach, two sections

The two parts of the pebble beach are approximately 800 and 400 metres long. The longer section is therefore about twice as long as the shorter one. The beach has a total area of around 22,500 square metres. These measurements complement each other: the section lengths indicate the extent of each part, while the area gives the approximate size of the beach as a whole.

It is also worth distinguishing between the beach’s different surfaces. The beach is pebbly on the surface, while the seabed is sandy. Jaz is thus described in terms of two different areas, rather than assigning the beach a single material across the board. If you choose destinations based on beach conditions, you can consider these details separately.

Hinterland and orientation

Jaz’s shaded hinterland includes a campsite, parking areas, several restaurants and cafés. This means the description of the area covers more than just the beach itself. Individual businesses and facilities may change. If you are planning to use a specific service, check its current details before travelling.

Budva serves as a geographic reference point: Jaz is approximately 2.5 kilometres from there, in the direction of Kotor and Tivat. The distance and direction help locate the area, while the beach sections, pebbly surface and sandy seabed describe the beach’s characteristics. These aspects can be considered separately when planning your trip.

Kotor: Landscape and culture of the wider destination

In the wider destination of Kotor, the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor lies in the Bay of Kotor on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. It covers 14,600 hectares and includes two interconnected bays. The surrounding mountains rise rapidly to almost 1,500 metres. The cultural landscape includes fortified and open towns, settlements, palaces and monastic complexes, as well as cultivated terraces on the slopes of high, rocky hills.

Kotor is an authentically preserved small town whose urban planning is integrated into the landscape. After the 1979 earthquake, the most important monuments and historic urban areas of the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region were carefully restored and reconstructed under the auspices of UNESCO. Kotor’s local mountain trail network includes the ten-kilometre Kotor–Krstac–Njeguši trail. Check local conditions before travelling.

Events in Kotor also have different timeframes: the traditional Winter Carnival takes place every year in February. The main public celebration of Saint Tryphon, patron saint of Kotor and the Diocese of Kotor, is considered the only surviving medieval religious town event in present-day Montenegro. Since 2002, KotorArt has focused on artistic music and, since 2009, has also included many other art forms.

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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Kotor.