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Budva is a popular Montenegrin resort, the center of the eponymous riviera. Tourists are attracted here by clear water and clean beaches, some of which are periodically awarded the Blue Flag. Fans of wild resort fun will find something to do - the city has many bars and discos with a varied program and a rich cocktail menu. For those who cannot imagine a vacation without excursions and attractions, there is a historical center with museums and ancient buildings, and in the vicinity there are Christian churches and picturesque islands. Tourists with children will enjoy water parks, attractions and a mini-zoo.
Budva is far from the cheapest resort in Montenegro. But if you take care of housing in advance, you can manage to book a room in a budget hotel. In catering establishments, the prices are quite moderate - Montenegrin dishes are affordable even for the most economical tourists.
Districts of Budva
Budva consists of the New Town, where most of the hotels, restaurants are located and the legendary Slavic beach stretches, and the Old Town - a small picturesque citadel with a church, narrow streets and cozy houses. The new city stretches along the coast of the bay, which ends in the north with a cape, where the fortress of the Old City stands. The main resort street - with cafes, restaurants, attractions and discos - runs parallel to the embankment.
Not far from Budva, within sight, is the island of St. Nikola, one of the few islands off the coast of Montenegro. The so-called Adriatic tract (Jadran path) stretches through the city - a highway connecting numerous settlements in Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia.
How to get to Budva
Communication and Wi-Fi
The resort has coverage of three Montenegrin operators - T-mobile, M: tel and Telenor. Tariffs are almost the same, but the latter offers an interesting option for tourists who need a connection to Russia. To any prepaid tariff, you need to connect the option "International calls" for 0.99 EUR for 7 days. After that, a minute of conversation with the house will cost 0.18 EUR, and within Montenegro - 0.12 EUR. The SIM itself will cost 3-5 EUR. Tariff plans and recharge cards are sold at the offices of cellular companies, some stores, newsstands and souvenir shops. In addition, you can pay for communication at the cash desks of supermarkets, at vending machines and terminals.
Free Wi-Fi in Budva is rare, but you can catch the network if you wish. Access points are equipped with many restaurants and hotels, as well as some public places - mainly in the center and the Old Town. For those who have acquired a local SIM card, there are additional mobile Internet packages - from 0.50 EUR for 100 MB to 10 EUR for 10 GB.
The beaches of Budva
The coast of Budva is one of the best in Montenegro. The total length of the beaches is more than 10 km. There are only 6 of them within the city, the rest are in the suburbs. Some - "Yaz", "Trsteno", "Ploche" - will have to be reached by bus or taxi, and to the island of St. Nicholas - by sea. Entrance is free almost everywhere, with the exception of the Duclei Beach Club and part of the beach near the Old Town - there you need to pay 25 EUR per day for renting sun loungers. For the rest, rental at will - 10-30 EUR for a set of two sunbeds and an umbrella.
Some cafes provide inventory for free if you order food and drinks from them.
shopping
Budva is not the city where you should go exclusively for new clothes. Shopaholics, tempted by European fashion capitals, are unlikely to find something interesting for themselves. In addition to locally produced goods, the assortment includes Italian shoes, clothing and accessories. The quality pleases, and the prices are generally lower than in Moscow and many European cities, for children's things - almost twice. For the most economical, there are small shops with Turkish and Chinese goods. For shopping it is worth going to the historical center, on the street. Mediteran, if you are interested in jewelry - to the Old City. For those who want a full-fledged shopping, it is better to go to Podgorica or Bar.
If the needs are limited to souvenirs, there is no need to go anywhere. Supermarkets and markets sell excellent Montenegrin wines, smoked hams, honey, olive oil and other goodies. Of the souvenirs, “caps” - national headdresses, and silver belts with semi-precious stones - “chemere” are in demand. Those who do not want to spend a lot on souvenirs should pay attention to sea shells and handicrafts made from them. Such a present will remind you of the warm sea and a good rest.
Cuisine and restaurants of Budva
In terms of culinary traditions, Montenegro took the best from its neighbors. In the establishments of Budva, you can find Italian pizza and pasta, Turkish coffee and local raki. There are many seafood dishes on the menu - mussels, squid, mullet, bleak, sea bream and other fish. However, despite the location, such delicacies are expensive, but meat dishes are available even to the most economical tourists. Be sure to try the stewed lamb, grilled platter and smoked ham “prosciutto”. The side dish is traditionally served with fried potatoes or boiled rice. The resort is famous for its cheeses - from feta cheese to noble varieties. From alcoholic drinks, in addition to rakia, grape and berry wines are in demand.
For those who want to save on food or have a quick snack on the run, there are many street stalls with fast food in Budva - well-known pizza, burgers and shawarma, as well as local Balkan "pleskavitsa", "chevapchichi" and much more. You can satisfy your hunger for 2-3 EUR.
There are small budget pancake shops and bistros in every area of the resort. A hearty breakfast will cost 5-8 EUR. A full meal in a middle-class cafe costs 20-30 EUR for two. Most expensive fashionable restaurants are concentrated near the historical center. If you order delicacies and elite wines, dinner for two people can cost 60-80 EUR.
Guides in Budva
Entertainment and attractions
Most of the sights are located in the Old Town, which is surrounded by a powerful fortress wall and pierced by narrow winding streets. In the center stands the city citadel, where the museum is now located. Nearby are three ancient churches: St. John (7th century, with subsequent rebuilding), St. Trinity (1804) and St. Mary (840) - the only surviving building from the monastery that once existed here and the church.
To the west of St. John's Cathedral, on Starogradskaya Square, there is the Archaeological Museum, which includes about 3,000 historical exhibits found on the territory of Budva. Opposite the museum, on the other side of the square, stands the Church of the Holy Trinity, even further - the Church Square with a small Cathedral of St. Sava (14th century). In addition, you should take a walk along the city wall and go to the Poets Square, which is at the intersection of Negosheva and Zanovuchi streets. In the summer, almost every evening, writers and poets read their works to the assembled public here.
5 things to do in Budva
- Go around all the beaches and choose the best one.
- Enjoy seafood dishes.
- Go on a sea voyage to nearby islands.
- See the underwater world of the Adriatic.
- Listen to modern Montenegrin poetry and prose at the Poets' Square.
Budva for children
The resort is popular among holidaymakers with children - a pleasant mild climate, a children's menu and cafe areas, playgrounds and attractions on the promenade and beaches. Pleases and cultural and entertainment program. For wildlife lovers, there is a mini-zoo near the central bus station. The territory is small, but picturesque. Rabbits, peacocks, a small deer with its mother and other inhabitants live among the greenery and fountains. The park is growing, every year you can see someone new there.
On the eastern outskirts of the city, at the Mediteran hotel complex, there is a water park of the same name. A shallow pool with small slides is equipped for children, and for adults there are several extreme rides. There is also a tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts.
In the central part of Budva, not far from the embankment, there is an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, roller coasters, carousels for kids and fun rides. Also worth a look at Miracle Park. In addition to land entertainment, there is a swimming pool. During the season there are funny performances.
Weather
Average monthly temperature, °C day and night, water
There is a lot of precipitation in winter, but snow here is a rarity. The temperature is usually positive, the streets are relatively warm and humid. Due to gusts of wind, storms and showers from November to early March, there are few guests in the city, with the exception of the Christmas holidays. Spring comes early, at the end of February the first flowers are already blooming.
Holidays and events
The cultural life of the city is rich in events, numerous theater and music festivals take place here, and from the beginning of July until August 20, poets from all over the country come to Budva. At this time, the ancient citadel, which is located in the Old Town, becomes the stage for performances by theater troupes from Serbia and Montenegro, as well as from other countries. The annual Grad-Theatre festival is also held here.
On the territory of one of the attractions of Budva - a stone table and a chair - festivals are also held in summer. Sitting behind this "furniture", the poets read their opuses.
If someone asked me today how many times I have already been to Budva, I would not be able to answer. So much so that this small town has become my second home. And I will never get tired of returning there, spending sleepless nights walking along the embankment, meeting the dawn with a glass of wine on a deserted beach at such an early hour. Every trip there is a small but incredibly happy life.
Have you ever heard of such a wonderful resort town? I can say with confidence that everyone certainly has a friend who would recently brag to you about his vacation in Montenegro and most likely he chose this place. Budva is small in the Balkans. This is a city that does not sleep for 3 summer months a year, and then, like a bear, goes into hibernation until the next season. Budva is a special, unlike the others, part of Montenegro, which every tourist should visit, regardless of their goals and preferences. It can be very noisy and very crowded here, but this does not make Budva any less attractive. Of course, not everyone is fascinated by this, on the one hand, typical, but such a special coastal city.
I heard a lot of reviews about Budva: for some it is a paradise on earth, for some it is just a pretty city with access to the Adriatic Sea. There were those who compared Budva with because of the huge number of Russians who fell in love with this place. But no one has ever said that he did not remember Budva in any way. It leaves its imprint in the heart of everyone and, I am sure that in most cases, the impressions from visiting the city are positive. Would there be so many tourists here every year if it were an unremarkable seaside town?
How to get there
One of the main advantages of Budva is that it is very easy to get to this city, including from Moscow and St. Petersburg. You can choose to travel by plane, travel through many European countries by car, or finally by bus. There is also an unpopular but affordable option to arrive in Budva by train.
By plane
The easiest way is to fly from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Tivat by plane. Flights are made regularly every day and even several times during the peak season. Airlines flying to Tivat are Aeroforlot, S7, Montenegro Airlines. Ticket prices are very unpredictable. If out of season you can fly back and forth for 15 thousand rubles, then in season the cost can rise to 30 thousand rubles for a one-way ticket. Therefore, I advise you to purchase them in advance, until the prices become exorbitant.
The distance from Tivat to Budva is about 20 kilometers. Taxi will cost 15-20 EUR. By the way, the price is fixed, so make sure your driver turns off the meter when the amount reaches the promised maximum.
Montenegro has another airport located in the city. From there it is also quite easy to come to Budva, but the cost of a taxi will be 2-3 times more. Therefore, saving on tickets, you will pay much more for taxi services.
Of course, from Tivat you can get to Budva by bus, which costs about 5 EUR. The bus carrying passengers from Tivat does not stop directly at the airport. To be more precise, the city's bus stop is located about 800 meters from the airport, but you can try to "catch" it at the stop, which is located about 100 meters from the arrivals terminal. Seeing a bus in the distance, be ready to actively wave to the driver so that he does not pass by. Transport runs approximately every half hour. However, this option is convenient only for those who fly light. With suitcases in these buses will not be very comfortable. It is not at all convenient to get from Podgorica by this type of transport, since you will have to drive 8 km by taxi to the bus stop, there is no other option. 
By train
There is no railway connection in Budva itself, but you can get to the city by train, from which buses (approx. 5-6 EUR) and taxis (25-30 EUR) run to Budva. This method is physically exhausting, so I would not recommend it. You will have to make transfers when arriving from Moscow to (the capital of Serbia, the cost is about 20-30 thousand rubles and the journey takes more than 2 days), from there already (20 EUR and 10 hours by train). All this takes a lot of time, and for those who come to Montenegro to rest for 7-10 days, this option is not suitable. 
By car
The second most convenient means of transportation on the way from Russia to Budva is, oddly enough, a car. Yes, you will need a lot of time to overcome such a distance (more than 2500 km). Yes, it's hard and exhausting. But such a trip will be remembered for a lifetime and will give you the opportunity not to limit yourself in kilograms that you can carry, unlike an airplane. However, remember that you will be passing through EU countries anyway. Therefore, firstly, think about a visa in advance, and secondly, do not take any food that is prohibited from being imported into the EU. That is, upon returning home, you will not be able to take prosciutto and Montenegrin wine with you. For those who are used to bringing edible souvenirs to friends, this can become an obstacle to traveling by car. By the way, this is also the cheapest way if you are more than 2 people in the car. Plane tickets in high season reach 500 EUR per person, but here you will spend as much on the whole car, and maybe even less.
So, how exactly to go from Moscow to Budva? 
Bar is not a resort town in Montenegro
Bar is a fairly large and modern city, the main port of Montenegro, a transport hub that connects Montenegro with Italy by ferry and with Serbia by rail. As befits a seaside city, it has several beaches and a promenade, is considered one of the sunniest cities in Europe, and at the same time, the prices for holidays here are very pleasant. All this looks quite attractive for tourists, but is it worth going here for a holiday? Well, let's take a closer look at Bar.
Story
According to archaeologists, settlements in the Bar area existed 3000 years ago. The Romans who came here, after thinking for a couple of hundred years, decided to call the city Antibarium, because exactly opposite it, on the other side of the Adriatic Sea, is the city of Bari (at that time called Barium). After the arrival of the Slavs, the city changed its name and owners more than once (both forcibly and voluntarily): Byzantium, the Slavic principalities of Duklja and Zeta, and a considerable number of independent feudal lords owned Bar. In 1443, the city was conquered by the Venetians, and from 1571 more than three hundred years of the Ottoman yoke followed. In 1878, the Montenegrins liberated the city, but during the fighting the gunpowder depot was blown up, which caused serious damage to the city and a decision was made to leave the city and move 5 kilometers to the west, directly to the sea, where Novy Bar was founded (exactly the one that today is meant by the name Bar). Further, the city of Bar was inextricably linked with the fate of Montenegro.
Bar Map
Attractions in Bar
The new Bar has a rather modern and atypical look for other cities in Montenegro. The city is built up with high-rise buildings, and the main attraction of the city (and one of the most interesting in Montenegro!), represented by the Old Bar, is located 5 kilometers away. Obviously, trying to make up for the lack of historical sights (only the Palace of King Nikola I can be classified as historical in Novy Bar), the city authorities are building noteworthy temples and clock towers. 
Another attraction is perhaps the oldest tree in Europe: an olive tree, which is over 2000 years old, located a few kilometers from Bar and protected by law.
It is more convenient to get to it by taxi (about 10 euros in both directions) or by bus going towards Ulcinj (2-3 euros round trip).
Apartments and hotels
The ratio of price and quality of rented housing in Bar is its strong point. The apartments are modern in new buildings, with more than the necessary set of amenities. The distances in the city are not large, so you can safely take apartments on the outskirts - you will hardly need more than 15 minutes to get to the center, the beach or the promenade. We also recommend considering options closer to Shushan (a suburb of Bar): the difference in distance is insignificant, but in price it is more than tangible. However, the comfort of living in new buildings should not be expected in the classic Montenegrin houses of Shusani. It is also necessary to keep in mind that Bar, unusual for Montenegro, is completely located on a flat area, while Shushan in the classic Montenegrin coastal style, moving away from the sea, climbs the mountain.
Weather in Bar
The warmest months in Bar are July and August. The average daily air temperature is 30°C and 31°C, respectively, water 25.5°C and 26°C. In June and September the average will be 27°C, and in May and October 22°C. During the winter months, the temperature stays around a comfortable 10°C, however, there is a high chance of rain and the breeze blows more than usual.
Speaking of wind. As already mentioned, the Bar has a flat location rather atypical for Montenegrin resorts and an almost correct “quarterly” orientation. This implies its climatic feature: the Bar is blown by the wind, in some places it is very noticeable. And if in June and August this will be considered an indisputable plus for salvation from the summer heat, then in May or October it will be an equally significant minus. Although, it can be called cold only at the beginning and end of the season, and then in the evenings. But during the day, the master's asphalt does not heat up except in winter, so the breeze is perceived as a savior.
Bar transport
Of course, the main advantage of Bar over other coastal cities is its international transport hub. A railway line connects it with Podgorica, Niksic and Belgrade.
Schedule of trains passing through Bar (sometimes changes, but not drastically)
There is even a trailer car Moscow - Bar, rolling extreme sports in the summer season. Exactly extreme people, because this trip will cost several times more and several tens of times longer than air travel. No, this is not the same car, this is a monument installed at the railway station; today the trains passing through Bar are quite modern.
A ferry service connects Bar with Italy (Bari), and buses will take you to the cities of Croatia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other European countries (although we note that the bus service in other coastal cities is no worse developed).
Timetable of buses passing through the bus station of Bar (from 2015)
The beaches of Bar
There are 2 beaches directly in Bar. Coverage: small and large pebbles, sometimes coarse sand. In the presence of sun loungers with umbrellas and stalls with food, where you can buy a bite to eat or quench your thirst.
Bar's first beach from the port
The beaches of Bar can be called dirty (although of course depending on what to compare with - we compare with the beaches of other Montenegrin resorts). The water is also unclear (again, in comparison), which is not surprising, after all, the main port of the country! Playgrounds near the beaches make you think that in the 90s in Russia everything was not so bad. 
It is better to use the workers at the cafe on the embankment (at the same time, it is not at all necessary to order something in the cafe) or in the yards of apartment buildings - they are of excellent quality. Closer to Shushan, the beaches become more intelligible.
Royal Beach of Bar (see map)
The embankment is quite long, but not the most interesting in Montenegro: not a large number of stalls with souvenirs, cafes and restaurants.
How to get to Bar
The international airports of Podgorica and Tivat are 50 and 60 km away respectively. How to get from them to Bar, see the article How to get from Tivat/Podgorica airport to the city. From the bus station of any city on the Montenegrin coast, buses to Bar depart several times a day. The price of the issue is low: from Herceg Novi 8 euros, from Budva 4. See the location of the bus station on the map.
If you prefer to travel by taxi, we recommend that you use this link: kiwitaxi.ru. Not because it is better or cheaper, but because we personally used this particular transfer in Montenegro and were delighted!
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Shopping in Bar
Despite the assurances of most sites, shopping in the Bar hardly deserves attention: the goods are mostly of poor quality (the Turkish and Chinese textile industry is well known to us), and the prices for branded Italian clothes and shoes cannot be called low (although, of course, lower than Moscow prices). ). The variety of goods also does not cause delight. In general, the Bar is not the city that you should go to for shopping, but if you are already there and shopping is your weak point, take a walk along Vladimir Rolovich Street (see map) - the main shopping alley of the Bar. 
We also recommend visiting the Bar Kuca Mall (marked on the map). It is quite possible that something worthwhile to you will come across.
Barskoe olive oil
Separately, it should be noted the olive oil produced in Bar. This is one of the few souvenirs that are produced in Montenegro. Produced in Bar from olives grown in the vicinity of Bar. It is sold both in chain stores, and in markets, and in souvenir shops. It is cheaper in chain stores: the price of a 0.5 liter bottle is about 8 euros, 1 liter 13-15 euros.
Grocery stores and markets
There is no shortage of stores: both small and large hypermarkets of various chains. The market where you can buy locally produced products (and issued for them), as well as fresh fish is marked on the map.
Many of our compatriots who move to Montenegro for permanent residence settle down in Bar. The city is really quite pleasant and has all the infrastructure for living, but for recreation you can find a more interesting option. For example, Ulcinj, located nearby and undeservedly deprived of the attention of our tourists, or cheap and popular Sutomore. However, do not forget: no matter which city you choose for your vacation, Old Bar a must for you to visit!
We will be glad to hear from you! Whether it is an alternative opinion, a consensual review or a question about the city of Bar, in glorious Montenegro)
Excursions from Bar
As mentioned above, the only significant attraction in the vicinity of Bar is the Old Town. But you can always go on an excursion from Bar to any corner of Montenegro: the Bay of Kotor, Canyons, Rafting and much, much more.
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Budva - "Montenegrin Miami", a place for lovers of active and fun holidays. At the height of the season, life here does not stop for a minute. The city has everything: sandy beaches, ancient architecture, restaurants and bars, discos, casinos, tennis courts, sports grounds.
Budva is the tourist capital of Montenegro, photo by Svetlovskiy Alexander
Budva is a resort town, one of the oldest on the Adriatic - the center of mass tourism in Montenegro. Budva consists of the New and Old Towns. The new city stretches along the shore of the bay, most of the hotels, restaurants and the legendary Slavic beach are located here. The bay in the west ends with a cape, where the Old Town is located with churches, narrow streets and cozy houses. The population is about 13,300, the main part of the population is employed in the tourism sector.
A bit of history
The history of Budva began with a cape, which in ancient times was a small island, and later connected to the mainland. According to legend, the city was founded by Cadmus of Phoenicia, the son of King Agenor. Budva belonged to the Romans, then to the Byzantines, in the Middle Ages it became part of the Serbian principality of Diocletia, until the 18th century it was under the rule of the Venetian Republic. In the 19th century, the city fell under the rule of Austria-Hungary, then became part of Yugoslavia. During World War II, half of the local residents died. Since 2006, the city has become the resort capital of sovereign Montenegro.
Attractions
Slavic beach
Richard's Head Beach
Pisan beach
Guvantse beach
city walls
On a small peninsula is the Old Town (Stara Budva), which was surrounded by a fortress wall by the Venetians. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1979 and has been completely rebuilt. Tourists enter the historical center through the surviving medieval gates. The houses in the Old Town are built in the Mediterranean style, the upper floors are inhabited by citizens, the lower ones are occupied by souvenir shops and cafes.
Citadel - Fortress of Saint Mary
Citadel, photo by sonjabgd
Narrow stone streets lead to the Citadel of St. Mary, an important monument of fortification architecture. The fortress was built in 1425 to protect Budva from attacks from the sea. An arsenal was located inside and food supplies were stored - this made it possible to withstand long sieges. The inaccessibility and strength of the Citadel was guaranteed by the multi-layer construction of the fortress walls.
Now in the fortress of St. Mary there is a maritime museum and a cultural and leisure center with a restaurant, there is a summer theater and a library. At the top there is an observation deck, from where the most beautiful view of the Old Town of Budva opens.
An ancient bas-relief on the fortress wall in the form of two intertwined fish has become a symbol of the city. Lovers Elena and Mark, separated by their parents, rushed into the sea and turned into fish, as the old legend says.
Church of St. Mary, photo Nate
The dilapidated Catholic Church of the Holy Virgin Mary (Crkva Santa Maria in punta) (840) is built into the wall of the fortress. He gave the name of the citadel. The church operated until 1807, when Napoleon's troops entered Budva and set up a stable in the temple. Today, musical evenings are held in the Church of the Virgin Mary, because the acoustics in it are unique.
Church of St. John the Baptist, photo Mari Bell
Nearby stands the three-nave Church of St. John the Baptist (Katedrala Svetog Ivana Krstitelja) - the largest Catholic church in Budva (VII century, with subsequent restructuring). Its 36-meter neo-Gothic bell tower is considered a symbol of the city. Inside there is a valuable icon of the Virgin Mary of Pontus (XIII century), painted by the Most Holy Luke and considered miraculous.
Church of St. Sava, photo by arturokuro
Close to the wall of the Catholic sanctuary of St. Mary stands the Orthodox Church of St. Sava (Crkva Svetog Save). Services are not conducted in it, but you can see the original frescoes of the 12th century.
The Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (Crkva Svete Trojice) (1804) in the Byzantine style was built on the Church Square. The temple has a gilded baroque iconostasis by the Greek master Naoma Zetiri. The mosaic over the central gate copies Andrei Rublev's icon of the Trinity.
Monastery Podmaine, photo Alexander Ostrovsky
To the north of the Old Town, near Mount Ostrog, there is a functioning male monastery Podmaine (Manastir Podmaine).
Archaeological Museum, photo by Sailko
On Starogradskaya Square (Starogradski), west of St. John's Cathedral, there is an Archaeological Museum - more than 3,000 exhibits found during excavations in Budva are exhibited there. The main find in the historical center is the ancient Roman Villa Urbana.
Fortress Mogren, photo allcastles.ru
In the western part of the Budva Bay, on the rocky cape Mogren, the ruins of the Austro-Hungarian fortress of the same name (Tvrđava Mogren), built in 1860, have been preserved.
Dancer from Budva
Ballerina statue, photo djmeister
The informal symbol of the city is the “Dancer from Budva”, a bronze figure of a graceful girl on a rock near Mogren Beach. Several urban legends are associated with this statue, its author is Gradimir Aleksić.
Poets Square (Trg Pjesnika) is located at the intersection of Zanovica and Njegoševa streets. Here, almost every evening in the summer, writers and poets read their works to the assembled public.
The beaches of Budva
Mogren Beach, photo de8j8a
Budva and its surroundings form the Budva Riviera, famous for its sandy beaches (about 35) and clear water. 8 beaches are marked with the Blue Flag.
Slovenian beach
Beaches stretch for 40 km along the coast of Budva. The longest and most crowded is the Slavic (Slovensky - Slovenska Plaza) beach (about 1700 m). The shore here is large-pebbly, wooden paths are laid to the water. There are sun loungers, changing rooms, showers with fresh water; Wi-Fi is working, lifeguards are on duty. Bistros, restaurants, cafes are open on the embankment.
Richard's Chapter
At the walls of the Old Town there is a 100-meter romantic beach of Richard's Head overlooking the island of St. Nicholas. The shore is pebbly, filled with paid sunbeds; the water is very clear.
Mogren
About half a kilometer from the historic center are the beaches of Mogren, separated by a high layered rock with a through cave. You can go to them along a narrow path along a picturesque rock wall. The coast is small-pebbled, with a gentle slope. In the evening, the mountain obscures the sun, the coast is hidden in the shade.
Pisan
Near the port of Budva there is a small but crowded Pizana beach with a length of 150 m.
Guvantse
On the road leading to Becici there is a small sand and pebble beach Guvance.
By regular bus you can get to the beaches of Jaz (Jaz), Ploče (Ploče), Lučice (Lučice), Trsteno (Trsteno).
How to get to Budva
It is necessary to fly by plane to Tivat, Podgorica or Dubrovnik.
Find a cheap plane ticket →See how to get from the airport to Budva.
You can order a private transfer to. It turns out 2-3 times cheaper than negotiating on the spot. At the airport, you will be met with a sign, put into a car of the class you ordered, and they will take exactly as much money as indicated on the website.
The Budva bus station is located on Ivana Milutinovica square near the post office (20 minutes from the Old Town on foot or by taxi for €5). Regional, intercity and international bus routes are carried out from here. Bus routes connect Budva with other resort towns of the Montenegrin coast.
See how to get from Budva to other cities.
Budva Hotels
There are about 100 hotels, boarding houses and apartments in Budva, designed for different budgets: from € 10 / day per room to the luxurious Admiral Club 5 * hotel and villas. It all depends on the season, location, availability of air conditioning and other services.
Franeta Apartments
Franeta Apartments - a great villa with a wonderful view, on a quiet street, at an adequate price. Clean, comfortable and friendly. The sun is only in the evening, it is not hot in the morning. Conveniently located in the central part of the city. A shopping center, supermarkets, shops, a market, a pharmacy, two inexpensive restaurants with local cuisine - everything is nearby. To the sea - a couple of minutes, to the old Budva - 5.
You can go diving, photo dmytrok
The “sleeping city” is called Budva. Discos (Raj, Trocadero, Rafaello, Renaissance, Maine Miracle Lounge, Caffe Jef, Caffe Greco) and bars work around the clock, restaurants and casinos are open, two large cult clubs welcome guests - Trocadero and Top HiLL.
Paragliding can be done at Brajici (760 m). Bungy jumping (40 m) - not far from the cave at the end of the Slavic beach. In Becici you can ride jet skis and dive. There are several dive centers in Budva: Galiola - near about. St. Nikola (depth up to 24 m), Platamuni - next to the Jaz beach (depth up to 35 m).
In April, the city arranges the Spring Masquerade and the Fair of Montenegrin Souvenirs, in May - the Budva Folklore Carnival. In June, the International Dance Festival is held, in July - the City-Theater Festival. In July-August, literary evenings are regularly held at the Poets' Square in the Old Center. In early October, Shirun Day is celebrated - the national “mackerel holiday”, which marks the end of the tourist season. Fried fish, beer and wine are served on the streets, concerts, dances, and choral singing are held. The cycle of Christmas and New Year holidays lasts from December 19 to January 27.
Cuisine and restaurants of Budva
There are no problems with food in Budva. Everywhere you can find delicious restaurants. Most of them are located on the approach to the Old Town and on the street parallel to the embankment. In addition, on the waterfront you can taste something from fast food: barbecue, pizza, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, etc.
Cafe-bars: Pushkin, Picaso, Palma, Garden Cafe, Ricardova Glava, Millenivm, Rabello, Chest O'Shea's Irish Pub.
For espresso you will have to pay €1-1.5, for Coca-Cola up to €3.5, local beer - about €2.50, alcoholic cocktails - about €7.
What to see in the surroundings
St. Nikola Island, photo by Zoltan-Bartalis
From Budva you can drive 5 km to the island-fortress Sveti Stefan, turned into a unique resort. This is a city-hotel with ancient temples, a beach and an art gallery.
The island of St. Nikola is 1 km away from the city in the sea, tourists get there by boat. The ancient temple of St. Nicholas has been preserved on the island. The beach area is 800 m, the shore is pebbly. Havai fish restaurant opened.
Half an hour drive from Budva there is a city with a medieval fortress and the beautiful bay of Boka Kotorska.
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Good afternoon
Friends, be sure to visit Kotor!
The most beautiful place. And getting to it is easy.
I lived in Budva. So we get to the bus station located in Budva, buy a ticket for 3 euros and go.
When buying a ticket, it indicates the time of boarding and the name of the bus. We could not figure out where ours was, so we had to peek into other people's tickets and be sure to show the driver at the entrance.
It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Budva to Kotor, depending on the bus route.
You can enter the ancient city through one of three gates:
- Sea gate, near the port;
- Northern River Gate;
- Gate Gurdich.
The nearest entrance to the old city, for those who arrived by bus, will be through the Gurdich swing gate. On rainy days, fresh water rushes out of the cave and pushes the sea water away from the walls. On summer days, the river flow disappears into the cave and the sea water again rises to the gate.
Next to them is a funny decorated tree that is watching you :)
Then, following the flow of tourists, we go to a small observation deck. At first glance, there is not much to look at, but it is worth raising your head and looking towards the mountains as you can see the flag, and looking closely you can see the destroyed buildings, which turned out to be an old Ford. In general, it costs 2 euros to climb it, but we never found where everyone pays, perhaps on the other hand. The entrance begins along a slightly overgrown path, but further on it turns out to be quite trodden. I recommend not to be lazy and be sure to rise, at least to half. It was very hot and we also did not master the full climb, but the view, already halfway up, was worth it. And left a lot of impressions and a bunch of colorful photos.
We went down the same way, drank some water and went deep into the city in pursuit of emotions.
It's hard to get lost there. You walk calmly, in any case, you will come out to one of the three gates.
Narrow cobbled streets are impressive, wandering along which you can escape from the heat.
Wherever you look, beauty and sights are everywhere.
