Čanj: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Čanj lies in a natural bay between the hills of Velji Grad and Kotrobanja; steep rocky slopes descend directly to the Adriatic Sea there. The town has an approximately 797-metre-long beach with fine sand and pebbles. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Čanj can then continue their accommodation search.

Nature

Čanj is classified among the natural monuments of the municipality of Bar. Biserna obala (Čanj) is described as a family bathing beach on the Bar Riviera. Čanj’s main beach has a gently sloping entry into the sea, which is described as suitable for families. The Pearl Coast in Čanj is a pebble beach covering 55,000 square metres. Vela Beach in Čanj carries the Blue Flag. Vela Beach & Bar in Čanj offers a beach bar serving food and drinks.

History and Culture

In the 18th century, Čanj was used as an alternative port when Kotor and Bar were inaccessible. A stone warehouse is described as the only surviving structure from Čanj’s 18th-century port era. Queen’s Beach is located near Čanj, in Pećin Bay between Petrovac and Sutomore. Queen’s Beach can only be reached by sea and was a preferred holiday destination of Montenegro’s Queen Milena Petrović.

Getting Around

Čanj serves as a passenger embarkation point on a coastal cruise route. Boat tours along the coast are described as starting in Bar and stopping in Čanj. The wreck of an Italian military aircraft lies near Čanj’s beach. In the wider regional area, small minibus taxis connect Bar city centre with Čanj and other beaches; they run approximately every 15 minutes.

Further local pages for planning your trip: Zupci, Šušanj, Bar, Pečurice, Tomba, Virpazar, Sutomore, Miljevci

To the higher-level travel overview: Bar.