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Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort to reopen five years after beach access row

EuroNews · · 536 words · By Dianne Apen-Sadler
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/amans-sveti-stefan-resort-in-monteneg…

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“Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.”
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The claim is explicitly stated in one web search result (MSN/euronews), but other search results do not provide enough detail to corroborate the specific 'two out of three' beach access arrangement.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of places named after famous people. For more on the general etymology of place names see toponymy. For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see eponym.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aman Resorts is the trading entity of Aman Group Sarl, a Swiss-headquartered multinational hospitality company. Founded by Indonesian hotelier Adrian Zecha in 1988, the company operates 36 properties …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aman_Resorts
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web search NEUTRAL — Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests. View on euronews
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/beach-travel/aman-s-sveti-s…
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“A luxurious resort in Montenegro once frequented by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe is set to reopen.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm the resort is reopening and was frequented by Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sveti Stefan (Montenegrin and Serbian: Свети Стефан, pronounced [sv̞ê̞ːtiː stê̞faːn]; lit. 'Saint Stephen') is a town in Budva Municipality, on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, approximately 6 kilome…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveti_Stefan
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“The island town of Sveti Stefan, which is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand around 10km away from Budva, was turned into a hotel by the Yugoslav government in the 1950s.”
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Wikipedia confirms Sveti Stefan is a town in Budva Municipality connected by a strip of land, but it specifies the distance is approximately 6km southeast of Budva, contradicting the claim's '10km'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Budva (Cyrillic: Будва, pronounced [bûːdv̞a] or [bûdv̞a]) is a town in the Coastal region of Montenegro. It had 17,479 inhabitants as of 2023, and is the centre of Budva Municipality. The coastal area…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budva
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Its 25 municipalities have a total population of 633,158 people in an area of 13,883 km2 (5,360 sq mi). It is bordered by Serbia t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montenegro
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sveti Stefan (Montenegrin and Serbian: Свети Стефан, pronounced [sv̞ê̞ːtiː stê̞faːn]; lit. 'Saint Stephen') is a town in Budva Municipality, on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, approximately 6 kilome…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveti_Stefan
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“Following extensive renovations, the property reopened as Aman Sveti Stefan in 2009, but closed again in 2021 after locals demanded free use of the beaches opposite the hotel.”
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The provided Wikipedia snippets for Aman Resorts and Sveti Stefan do not contain the specific dates of reopening in 2009 or closing in 2021 due to beach access demands.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sveti Stefan (Montenegrin and Serbian: Свети Стефан, pronounced [sv̞ê̞ːtiː stê̞faːn]; lit. 'Saint Stephen') is a town in Budva Municipality, on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, approximately 6 kilome…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveti_Stefan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aman Resorts is the trading entity of Aman Group Sarl, a Swiss-headquartered multinational hospitality company. Founded by Indonesian hotelier Adrian Zecha in 1988, the company operates 36 properties …
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“Now, the resort will return for the summer season from 1 July – and nearby residents will have access to both Sveti Stefan Beach and King’s Beach, while Queen’s Beach will remain exclusive to Aman guests.”
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While the general reopening is mentioned in other sources, the specific date of July 1 and the naming of the specific beaches (Sveti Stefan, King's, and Queen's) for access are not corroborated by the other provided evidence snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aman Resorts is the trading entity of Aman Group Sarl, a Swiss-headquartered multinational hospitality company. Founded by Indonesian hotelier Adrian Zecha in 1988, the company operates 36 properties …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aman_Resorts
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are a number of places named after famous people. For more on the general etymology of place names see toponymy. For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see eponym.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_places_named_after_peo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sveti Stefan (Montenegrin and Serbian: Свети Стефан, pronounced [sv̞ê̞ːtiː stê̞faːn]; lit. 'Saint Stephen') is a town in Budva Municipality, on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, approximately 6 kilome…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveti_Stefan
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“Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić revealed that the state will also receive a 10% share of profits”
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Multiple sources, including a government-related publication and news reports, confirm Prime Minister Spajić's statement that the state will receive a 10% share of profits.
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web search NEUTRAL — This entry focuses on aspects of Montenegrin life, history, and geography that differentiate them from Serbs. In general, however, there is little published research on contemporary Montenegrin cultur…
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of MONTENEGRIN is of, relating to, or characteristic of Montenegro or its people.
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web search NEUTRAL — Montenegrins (Montenegrin: Crnogorci / Црногорци, lit. 'People of the Black Mountain ', pronounced [tsr̩nǒɡoːrtsi] or [tsr̩noɡǒːrtsi]) are a South Slavic ethnic group that share a common ancestry, cul…
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“they have agreed there will be no additional construction in Miločer Park, beyond existing permits.”
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Three independent sources confirm the agreement that no additional construction will occur in Miločer Park beyond existing permits.
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web search NEUTRAL — Regulated payment of VAT of 21 percent on all amounts, which has not been the case so far. The state receives a 10 percent share in profits for the first time," said Spajić. He pointed out that there …
https://en.vijesti.me/news-b/economy-d/802969/spajic-about-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — It was also determined that no additional construction is permitted in the Miločer Park beyond what is allowed by the existing building permit and dimensions. Government of the Republic of Montenegro …
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web search NEUTRAL — It was also determined that there is no additional construction in Miločerski Park, beyond that envisaged by the building permit and within the existing dimensions, the Government concluded.
https://en.vijesti.me/news-b/economy-d/805714/milionski-dug-…
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“Aman Sveti Stefan consists of 33 cottages and suites on Sveti Stefan island itself, as well as a number of suites that are part of Villa Miločer on the mainland.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the number of cottages or the specific structure of the resort.
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“Villa Miločer, which was once the summer residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević, will open year-round from 22 May.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Villa Miločer's opening date or its status as the residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević.
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“The accommodation on the island is found within carefully restored 15th-century stone cottages”
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“The largest, the Sveti Stefan Suite, has a private pool, a separate living room, a dining area and pantry, plus a steam room.”
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“As for Villa Miločer, there are six residences in the main residence, with a further two in a separate building.”
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“The Aman Spa is found in the private bay of Queen’s Beach, and boasts four double treatment rooms, a 24 metre indoor swimming pool, plus three hydrotherapy areas with a steam room, sauna and either a cold-plunge pool or a bathtub.”
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“The fitness centre spans 140 square metres and also has a pilates and yoga studio for private or small group sessions.”
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“there are two swimming pools on the island, one of which is adults-only.”
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“Sveti Stefan Beach is a 170 metre pink-pebble beach, while the King’s Beach is 280 metres long.”
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“Queen’s Beach is set within a lagoon, and is known for its emerald-green water and pink sand.”
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“There are three seasonal restaurants on Sveti Stefan Island: Arva... Piazza... and the Cliff Pool Bar”
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“Villa Miločer Restaurant overlooking King’s Beach is open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
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