The mild climate and warm sea of Montenegro have long attracted tourists. And the most popular resort in the country - Budva has become a place for a perfect vacation. In summer, life in it literally rages: during the day everyone tries to spend time on velvet beaches, the evening is devoted to walking around the city, and at night the doors of casinos and noisy nightclubs are thrown open for those who wish. Photos of the city of Budva can be found in all travel guides to Montenegro. Not only beaches are available here, but also a variety of original memorable places. Every tourist is interested in what to see from the sights in Budva. Despite the fact that the city is small in scale and you can get around it all in a couple of hours, we will tell you what sights of Budva in Montenegro you must see, where to go for lovers of landscape views, what to see on your own.
Choosing Montenegro as a place for an active or relaxing holiday, you should definitely visit the beautiful city of Budva. This picturesque place is one of the oldest cities on the entire Adriatic coast and is ready to offer its guests many interesting entertainment, cultural values and historical monuments.
Old city
The first place where everyone who comes to the city for the first time aspires to go in Budva, this is the area of the old building. Behind the fortress walls, which are about 2.5 thousand years old, along with ancient temples, there are residential buildings built in the Venetian style, narrow streets with bushes of red geraniums, destroyed walls of Roman baths, basilica and necropolis. The 1979 earthquake damaged many old buildings, but the townspeople did their best to restore them. Some tourists try to climb the fortress wall in order to observe the entire Old Town from above.
This is a wonderful place that reveals the beauty of the ancient city in its full grandeur. Vacationers can contemplate beautiful churches and houses. There is an opportunity to climb the powerful walls of the ancient fortress for only 1.5 €. There is also an amazing citadel in the heart of the Old Town. It offers a wonderful view of the sea and the city. It works around the clock and the ticket price is 2.5 €;
Citadel
The main attraction of Budva is located in the Old Town - the fortress of St. Mary, which is more often called the citadel. Her image is present on all postcards and on many souvenirs. Any street in the old town will lead you to the fortress. Built 19 centuries ago, it was the most powerful defensive facility on the Adriatic. Today, only the northern and eastern walls have survived from those times, the rest of the objects date back to the 15th century. Inside the citadel there is a maritime museum, a restaurant with a terrace, and a library. "The photo in a maroon leather armchair against the backdrop of the bookshelves in the library will undoubtedly be one of the best." The ticket price is 3.5 euros.
Church of Santa Maria in Punta
It belongs to one of the most ancient spiritual monuments of the city. In medieval times, on the territory of Montenegro, the object of worship was the Mother of God, in honor of which a whole complex of six temples was built in Budva at different times. The most ancient of them is the church built in 840. This date is preserved in an inscription on the wall of the church. The architectural appearance of the church is also surprising. The building has the shape of an irregular rectangle with an entrance not in the center, as is customary, but on the side. Currently, the church is not functioning, but its excellent acoustics has become the reason for various concerts, festivals and other musical events.
Boulevard
The main pedestrian street of the city is Slavyansky Boulevard. Here you can buy interesting souvenirs, sit in cozy cafes and taste local delicacies.
Advice!
If you want to save money on your trip, we recommend planning your trip in late September - early October. At this time, the minimum chances of getting stuck in traffic jams, the optimal weather for walking in the sun and swimming in the sea (air 26-28 degrees, water temperature 23 degrees). Prices for housing and groceries in stores, car rental are 2 times lower.
Bay
What unusual places in Budva to see for the first time on vacation? One of the most accessible memorable places - Boko Bay of Kotor... There is a beautiful view of the huge mountains, which slowly cascade down into the azure sea;
Archaeological Museum
Budva with its long history until 1962 did not have an archaeological museum. It is located in a four-story building of the Zenovich family, who lived there in the 19th century. The preserved family coat of arms can be seen on the facade. The first collection consisted of exhibits found in 1937 during excavations and dated to the 4th-5th centuries BC. The 1979 earthquake caused great destruction of buildings, however, and contributed to the excavation, which replenished the exhibition with new materials. A public visit to the Museum of Architecture became possible only in 2003 and now it exhibits about 3 thousand items. Entrance - 2.5 euros.
Morgen castle
The majestic Morgen castle. It is surrounded by high stone walls and gives the impression of an ancient impregnable fortress. Long, dark corridors and spacious, light-colored courtyards allow you to immerse yourself in the days of knights and princesses. The entrance costs 7 €;
Church of the Holy Trinity
The old town in Montenegro is proud of its Orthodox church, built in the early 19th century. The earthquake did not spare him either, but the building retained its appearance after restoration. Byzantine architecture is defined in the domes and vaults of the church. The structure was built of white and red stone, alternating in masonry. Behind the simple external design, there is a luxurious interior decoration in the form of a painted iconostasis, gilding, colorful frescoes and mosaics.
Podmaine monastery
Not far from the historical center, about 2.5 km to the north, there is a place that every tourist can see on their own in Budva. This is an active Orthodox monastery, which is also called Podostrog, as it is located near Mount Ostrog. The oldest building in the monastery is the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God, the construction date of which is the 15th century. It is known that part of the monastic possessions was burned by the Austrians at the end of the 19th century, and the rest was destroyed by an earthquake. And only in 1995, he again became a religious refuge and opened the doors to everyone.
The monastery is fraught with many spiritual images and statues. Today, a museum of exquisite jewelry is open here.
Embankment
The embankment runs along the entire city coast, which has become the central place for evening festivities for tourists and locals. Here the doors of a variety of restaurants and cafes with live music, bars, souvenir shops, shops with sets of photos of the sights of Budva in Montenegro are wide open. It will be convenient to admire the sea view on the benches. Leaving the Old Town, you can walk past the port, where all kinds of yachts are on the pier, take a walk in the palm park area. According to tourists' reviews, this is the most popular place where you can take a walk in Budva in the evening together or with children.
Aquapark
If you wonder what to do in Budva after seeing all the sights, we advise you to visit the local water park, the largest on the Adriatic coast. Water attractions are located on an area of 4 hectares and simultaneously receive about 6 thousand visitors. The convenient location on a hill allows you to see the whole city, the bay and the mountains. There are 7 slides for adults, the highest of which is as high as a 9-storey building.Its name "Big Kamikaze" speaks for itself. About 5 dozen attractions are open for children, there are shallow pools and playgrounds. Entrance - 18 euros, for children - 15 euros.
St. Nicholas Island
Every tourist vacationing on the beaches of Budva wants to get to an island in the sea just a kilometer from the coast. On it in the 16th century, a church was built in honor of the saint, which gave the name to the island. There are several ancient tombs near the church. At low tide, you can walk to the island in shallow water, and get there by boat in just a few minutes. Dense evergreen vegetation, many birds and animals, cozy beaches have made this place very popular. “For companies there is an opportunity to light a fire and prepare food.”
Sculpture "Dancer from Budva"
Budva and its sights are impossible without a graceful symbol - a sculpture of a ballerina, who embodies loyalty and love. They say that at this place the bride, until her death, waited for her lover from the sea voyage, dancing on the shore. And they also say that not a single tourist left this place without a photograph in front of the monument.
Farm Rybnyak
If you are looking for the sights of Budva and the surrounding area, where to go on foot, we suggest an interesting place: a fish farm surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. Various types of fish are bred on Rybnyak, which is served here in the restaurant. For fans of extreme sensations, the restaurant can be reached by a steel rope through the gorge. On the territory of the farm, you will definitely meet free-walking pets and you can even feed them. On the way to the farm, very beautiful views of Budva and the surrounding area open up. “We advise you to start your walk early in the morning, before the sun starts.”
Sveti Stefan Island
Tired of excursions, tourists think about what to see in Budva and the surrounding area on their own. One of these objects was an island a few kilometers from Budva. Around it is a resort village, which is recognized as a place of luxury resort recreation. He was chosen by many celebrities, rich people, world-class actors. The history of the island is no less attractive: in the beginning, fishermen simply lived here, then fortress walls were erected along the coast, inside of which, over time, residential buildings, a church and other objects appeared.
The centuries-old Oliva and the old mill
The sights of Budva and the surrounding area are connected not only with history, but also with nature. Such, for example, is an old two-thousand-year-old olive tree. Surprisingly, it still bears fruit. You can see the rarity in the resort village Becici, a suburb of Budva. The crown of the tree is spread over 10 meters, and the trunk has lesions inherent in a lightning strike. Next to the tree there is an old mill built in 1886, which used to extract olive oil until the 70s of the last century. There is also a threshing floor - a stone platform for threshing and flowing grain. It was moved to this place and reassembled in 2005 for literally every stone.
Hawaii Beach (St. Nicholas Island)
It is impossible to imagine Budva without beaches. One of them is located on the island next to the Hawaii restaurant. The entire beach strip is approximately 800 meters. Despite the fact that the beach cover consists of large pebbles, there are a lot of tourists here. They offer rental of sun loungers, air mattresses. You cannot do without shoes not only on the beach, but also when entering the sea: apart from stones, you can also find sea urchins here. Renting a set of 2 sun loungers and an umbrella will cost 10-15 euros.
Top Hill Night Club
The largest and most popular nightclub in Montenegro with an open area is located next to the water park. The area of the club is 4 thousand square meters. Its territory can simultaneously accommodate 5 thousand people and it is divided into zones with bars, a swimming pool and a concert venue. A place for 600 people is also allocated for VIP guests. In Top Hill, excellent sound and light installations allow even world pop stars to perform. Only men pay for the entrance, and for the performances of the stars, the entrance is 10 euros.
Natural attractions of Budva
The most picturesque and magical place in Montenegro and Budva are canyons Maracha rivers and Containers... Clean air and the opportunity to wander through the most untouched natural corners of the mountainous area allow you to be filled with vital energy and completely escape from the worries and bustle of the city;
Mogrene rock
Lovers of mountaineering will certainly like it. Here you can not only effectively conduct rock-climbing training, but also enjoy the magical and large-scale sunset. The road to the rock runs past the beaches of Mogren, the panoramic view will show you all the beauty. It is the best observation deck in Budva according to tourists' reviews among all romantic places.
- 360 degree observation deck:
This, of course, is not the whole list of interesting places and main attractions of Budva on the Adriatic coast. For more information on where to go, you can find out by examining the map of popular places to visit on vacation in Montenegro.
Attractions of Budva on the map
Excursions in Budva in Russian
A huge variety of popular holiday destinations, the best beaches and ancient buildings allows tourists to independently choose routes to explore the city. In order to properly distribute your finances and see many interesting places in Budva, you should familiarize yourself with the prices for excursion programs:
- choosing what you can see in Budva from the sights, first of all you should go to Old city... Excursion programs are available every day, cost - 45 €. View information.
- excursions to monasteries takes 10-12 hours. During the entire trip, vacationers are told amazing and exciting stories of the spiritual development of the region, the construction of temples and the legends of ancient monasteries. The excursion costs 65 €. View information.
- you can go to the shrouded in greenery Lovcen Nature Reserve... Here you can retreat with nature, enjoy the singing of birds and the scent of fragrant plants and flowers, the trip will cost 108 €. View information.
- excursion to Zeta Athos... This is a journey through the islands of Montenegro, which are home to neat old monasteries. The beautiful Skadar Lake reveals beautiful landscapes and a picturesque combination of nature and spiritual buildings to the guests of Budva. The cost of the excursion is 110 €. View information.
- trip to the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina could be the most significant event of the entire trip to Montenegro. Here tourists are offered an introductory trip to the most colorful and memorable places, they tell the peculiarities of everyday life and life of the local population and the history of the emergence of the state and cities. The cost of the group program is 200 €. View information.
You can always find entertainment for extreme or active recreation.
Where to go with your child?
When a vacation on the Adriatic coast is planned with children, you should take care of the correct and interesting leisure time for the kids. Today there are several options for what to do in Budva with children:
- beaches... There are many beautiful and well-groomed beaches on the coast, where children can play and have fun on water attractions;
- aquapark... You can visit the popular water park, ride the spiral slides and enjoy the crystal clear water;
- Antique Library will help kids feel all the power and greatness of knowledge, appreciate how carefully any documents and books were preserved in antiquity;
- fishery museum will tell kids about sea fishing and the peculiarities of the craft of fishermen of antiquity and modernity;
- in Burma many galleries and exhibitions, young travelers will always have something to see and learn new and interesting.
In addition to all this, Budva often offers various master classes for kids and educational excursions around the city. View all children's excursions.
Where to stay in Budva inexpensively?
Video review of interesting places in the city and surroundings
What to see in Budva and the surrounding area on your own?
It is quite simple to choose where to go on excursions when time is short. It is necessary to draw up a trip itinerary for several days:
- on the first day, you are invited to enjoy the gorgeous beaches of the Adriatic coast and stroll along the promenade. You can immediately buy souvenirs on the boulevard or market;
- on the second day, you can go to travel to the ancient monasteries and look into the monastery-fortress. By the end of the day, it is best to relax and sit in a cozy cafe by the sea;
- devote the third day to long trips. You can go to the national park, go to explore the mountains or sheer cliffs. You can go to the old village of Becici and see with your own eyes an olive tree over 2000 years old. You can also choose a trip to the amazing creation of the ancient masters - the Ostrog Monastery. The snow-white building, which flaunts in the mighty rock, looks like a painted one. This spectacle is amazing and memorable.
Tourist excursions can be chosen on foot, by car, bicycle, bus and even in a hot air balloon. When it comes to renting a car, we advise you to use Economybokings, the service searches all car rental companies and gives you the most attractive price results.
Entertainment awaits vacationers at every step. If you want to relax and devote time to yourself, you can always visit various spas, massage rooms and beauty salons. Nightlife on the coast is in full swing. With the onset of darkness, the city opens up from a new side, replete with bright lights and incendiary music.
All the necessary information about a trip to Montenegro can be found in our section on the country.
