Why stay in Budva
The energetic city of bright impressions, active vacation, nightclubs and bars. The main asset of Budva is more than twenty beaches – the Budva Riviera! Five are located within the city, the rest are in the suburbs: Jaz, Trsteno, Bečići, Pržno are recognised as some of the cleanest. Your leisure time will be concerts and local performances in the open air. Budva is a tourist megalopolis with a lot of energy, so if you are looking for a quiet place, this city is definitely not for you.
For your active children you will find an aquapark above the city, as well as water blowing parks on the sea side. A lot of water speed scooters, parachute rides behind the boat above the sea and even paragliding over the whole city. In other words, you don’t have to leave the city to do any outdoor activities. Of course, you can also leave the city and come across karting, rafting, yachting, kayaking, just like in any city on the Montenegro seaside.
Lovers of ancient times, on the other hand, will be drawn to Old Budva, where you can wander through the small streets of Greco-Venetian-Turkish heritage. Budva has been recognized by UNESCO as a monument of architectural antiquity. In the narrow cobblestone streets you will find numerous souvenir shops, cafes and bars as well as many sights such as museums and churches. You can see the Old Town of Budva in less than an hour. And of course local wine will find you to fix your walking in the fresh sea air over a living historical monument under the open sky. Not far from the Old Town is the city beach Morgen.
On the sea side of the Old Town is the magnificent citadel, also known as the Fortress of Saint Mary. This medieval fortification from the 15th century has remained practically intact despite earthquakes. It was built to protect Budva from invasion by sea. It was equipped with everything needed to withstand a long siege. Today it is the keeper of Budva’s history and open to the public. Inside there is a library, a restaurant and an observation deck with panoramic views of the city and sea. Entry to the citadel costs €3.5 per person.
If you visit the city’s main beach, Slovenska Plaža, consider that you have been to Sochi in Russia. You will save on a ticket to see Russians relaxing on the pebble beach, so it’s a good idea. Directly opposite the Slovenska Plaža, a mile away, is the island of St. Nicholas. Unfortunately, there are no hotels here, but there is a beach and a couple of cafes.
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Island of Sveti Stefan
A location that is impossible not to visit – is the Island of Sveti Stefan, connected by an artificially created isthmus to the coastline. A little background: a former fishing village, as a result of a successful battle with the Ottoman Empire in 1442 it was decided to erect a church and a fortress on the island in honor of Stephen the First Martyr. The village became a commercial center and transportation hub during the Venetian Republic. At the beginning of the XIX century there were 100 houses and more than 400 inhabitants. After the economic crisis in 1955, its last 20 inhabitants were relocated and the island was renovated into a luxury resort complex.
The island has a 5-star hotel “Aman Sveti Stefan Island”, where celebrities from all over the world have stayed: Bobby Fischer, Carlo Ponti, Sophia Loren, Claudia Schiffer, Kirk Douglas, Sylvester Stallone, the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Another hotel is Villa Miločer is the former summer residence of Queen Maria of Yugoslavia (1922 – 1934). Prices on the island can reach 6,000 euros for one night’s stay. On the mainland, next to Milocer Park (be sure to visit it), there is Villa “21”, the most expensive villa on the Adriatic coast, the cost of accommodation in it is determined by auction. For the actuality of the year 2022, entrance to the island is free.
Petrovac
Once a small fishing village, Petrovac today is a very popular tourist town with local life inside. The very small town has a dead end road and it seems that there are no cars at all. There are two beaches with clear blue water, one is a party place, which resembles the coast of Thailand or Bali due to young people and a lot of beer, and the second is a noiseless city beach along the quay. The quay, buried in the green palm trees and blooming oleanders, will surprise you with a variety of souvenir stores, cafes and restaurants.
The photo of the restaurant you see was taken from the Venetian fortress “Castello”, which gives an incredible view of the city. Petrovac can be proud of its ancient churches and even unique Roman mosaics. A separate mention should be made of the picturesque promenade – a tourist route along the cliff resembling a park due to the illuminated at night with lanterns and numerous tunnels.
Of entertainment there are kayaking, including a visit to a cave, tennis courts and paragliding. In Petrovac was born a local open community of open and friendly tourists, who will be happy to welcome new guests. All of this together creates a unique atmosphere that keeps people coming back to Petrovac again and again.
