From its 15th century beginnings as a fortified village through its 1960s heyday as a destination for the jet set, the island of Sveti Stefan has long been an icon of Montenegro's coastline. Now, 50 years later, the island is undergoing its second renaissance in its transition to become the second phase of Aman Sveti Stefan, following the launch of Villa Milocer across the bay in 2009. Located in the center of Montenegro's Adriatic coast, Aman Sveti Stefan incorporates one and a quarter miles of coastline including the pink sandy beaches of Sveti Stefan, Milocer Beach and the renowned Queen's Beach. The island itself measures about 40,700 square feet. While its historic exterior remains largely unchanged, the resort's interiors have been restored and updated to meet contemporary expectations. Aman Sveti Stefan already offers Villa Milocer's six suites and two one-bedroom Queen Marija Suites on the villa's grounds. The island's 50 guest cottages and suites will unveil themselves in stages, welcoming the first guests this July.
Three new restaurants have joined Villa Milocer's existing dining venues -- The Dining Room, Loggia and Living Room -- on the mainland, including Queen's Chair, serving Pan-Adriatic fare every evening overlooking the Bay of Budva; Olive Restaurant, a casual beachside brasserie open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the Beach Café, offering informal al fresco dining all day long in a secluded spot near Villa Milocer. And later this summer, the island of Sveti Stefan itself will offer diverse dining options in The Piazza, an open-air square featuring a number of dining venues including a Taverna, an Enoteca, a Pasticceria, an Antipasti Bar and a Cigar Room. Also located on the island away from the Piazza is the Cliff Pool and Bar. Other facilities to open are The Aman Restaurant, Terrace and Pool Bars and the main swimming pool.
The island of Sveti Stefan will also offer spa treatment suites featuring a range of Aman Spa therapies. Farther afield, Aman Sveti Stefan provides guests with personalized guided excursions to natural and cultural attractions in the area -- including boating on the Adriatic, visiting the town of Budva, the capital of Cetinje, and the preserved baroque city of Perast, discovering the peaceful Skadar Lake and exploring the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rates start from 600 euros ($776), including roundtrip transfers from Tivat and Podgorica airports, and excluding 7 percent VAT and 10 percent taxes and service charges. For more information, visit www.amanresorts.com.
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