Family travel in Petrovac

Petrovac's promenade runs along the town beach to the small harbour below Kastio. The sea and reddish sand are on one side of the promenade, with houses, cafes and restaurants along the other. From the promenade, you can see the islets of Katic and Sveta Nedjelja, while Kastio's walls stand above the harbour at the end of the bay.

For a family outing, you can walk part of the promenade or combine the walk with time on the town beach. Read about the history of the fortification and other local sites in Petrovac's attractions guide. Kastio, the harbour landmark, on Google Maps.

At Lucice, you can swim in a smaller bay between two headlands covered with pines and cypresses. The beach is about 220 metres long, with fine sand and a sandy seabed, so you can spend time playing on the shore as well as swimming. With less development directly behind the beach than along the town promenade, the cove has a different setting from the beach beside the houses and hotels in central Petrovac. Lucice on Google Maps.

Buljarica has 2,250 metres of coast in a broad bay south of Petrovac, towards Bar. Most of the beach is pebbly and rocky, with the sandy section closer to Petrovac. A family looking to play in the sand can choose that section, while the wider beach also offers a longer stretch for walking by the sea.

The broad Buljarica field lies behind the beach, where there are also a campsite, cafes and restaurants. You can combine a family beach visit with a meal nearby. Buljarica on Google Maps.

At Crvena Komuna on Petrovac's waterfront, you can visit the art exhibition at the Marko Krstov Gregovic gallery together. The same institution has a memorial room with copies of archival material about Petrovac's former commune.

The gallery's art exhibitions change. If your children are interested in art, check the current exhibition's theme and visiting hours with Crvena Komuna. Crvena Komuna on Google Maps.

At LightLand, in the Korita-Sjenokosi area above Petrovac, you walk among illuminated trees and seven light installations. A wooden path runs through the forest, with steps along some sections.

Admission is ticketed, and children's rates are available. The park operates seasonally, and rain can affect the schedule, so check visiting times and contact details on the LightLand park website. LightLand on Google Maps.

The Vladimir Popovic Spanac cultural centre in Bar has an indoor cinema auditorium with digital projection and an open-air summer stage. Its film programme features different genres, including animated films, so you can choose a screening that suits your children for a family outing.

Before leaving Petrovac, choose a film and time from the Bar cultural centre's film listings, checking the screening language and which venue is hosting it. The cultural centre in Bar on Google Maps.

Kingfisher's short tour from Virpazar lasts an hour and a half and travels on Lake Skadar towards the Moraca River. The boat passes through a channel lined with reeds and willows, and you can see Lesendro Fortress from the water during the trip. You can watch birds along the lakeshore, and the tour is guided in Serbian or English.

Check-in is at the Kingfisher information desk near the central bridge in Virpazar. For a trip with children, confirm suitable life jacket sizes and participation requirements for the short boat trip towards the Moraca River. Rain or strong wind may change the programme. Kingfisher's information desk on Google Maps.