Report about a trip to Montenegro. Something about the sea resorts of Montenegro: Budva, Petrovac, Ulcinj Sutomore: crowds of tourists, pine trees and medicinal sand

"...One birth is not enough for me,
I wish I could grow from two roots,
It's a pity Montenegro didn't
My second home..."

This is exactly how Vladimir Vysotsky expressed his feelings in poetry. Of course, I am not a poet, and I don’t write poetry, but I am also filled with feelings of happiness, delight, pride and joy from traveling to Montenegro. In my review I will tell you why I fell in love with this wonderful country.

Here everyone will find what they want to get from their vacation. For young people there are excellent beaches, clear seas and vibrant nightlife. For a family holiday - good hotels, delicious dishes, hospitality of Montenegrins. And for lovers of excursions, Montenegro will be a godsend.

Excursions around Montenegro

Despite its small size, Montenegro has such a diverse nature and so many unique places that many countries can envy it. One of the most interesting excursions is full day trip to Skandar Lake. It amazes with its size: length 14 km, width 5 km, depth 7 meters, and in some places 10-40 meters. The excursion is carried out on a boat, includes swimming, a fish lunch, photos with lilies and indelible impressions of the beauty seen. By the way, there are a lot of fish and birds on this lake, stock up on bread - the birds fly up to the boat itself, and sometimes swim up in whole families.

Just like an excursion to Lake Skandar, it will leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime. excursion to Mount Belasitsa. One of the most mountain ranges in the northern regions of Montenegro. After 130 km you will find yourself on the mountain in a completely new environment, very different from the picture of the sea coast. Before starting your trip up the mountain, you will be offered a breakfast made from the purest local products. The main purpose of the trip is to get acquainted with the untouched, virgin nature of the national park. Parka. This is the only virgin forest in Europe. The mountain is strewn with lakes and springs with the purest water. After touching views and spiritual relaxation, you will be offered lunch in nature, also from local products.

I can talk about excursions for a long time, especially those that reveal the natural beauty and wonders of Montenegro. In addition to them, Montenegro, as a traditionally Orthodox country, is famous for its huge number of ancient Orthodox monasteries, one of which I was lucky enough to visit. His name Prison. It was given the name of the mountain in which it was built in 1665.

The prison rises at an altitude of 1000 meters, the road that leads to the monastery is 100 years old, it is very dangerous, steep, serpentine, does not have a single fence, the traffic is one-way and despite all this, not a single accident has occurred here in 100 years . They say that Saint Basil of Ostrog, whose relics are kept in the monastery, helps everyone who rises and falls along this road. The place is actually very sacred, people of different faiths from all over the world are trying to get here. Your guide will tell you about the miracles that happened and are still happening here. Here you can buy icons, light candles and just stand and admire the beauty of the Montenegrin region opening from above.

I will briefly try to describe the main resort towns and cities.

Budva

I'll start with the main resort center of Montenegro -. There is almost everything here: discos, restaurants and bars, casinos, sports grounds, tennis courts. This place is ideal for lovers of an active and fun holiday. The fortress walls encircling the Old Town have been preserved here, inside which there are picturesque narrow winding streets, small squares, and numerous cafes. In just a few minutes you can sail to the island of St. Nicholas - a romantic place for walks. All this, as well as unique beaches (Mogren, Slavic Beach, Jaz), attract numerous tourists here every year.

Hotels in Budva:
- the hotel is very well located, near the Old Town and a five-minute walk to the entire infrastructure of Budva. It has an extraordinary design that not everyone will like - I mean the interior design of the hotel, the predominance of black throughout the hotel and the twilight that reigns here. The service at the hotel is very decent. Not suitable for family holidays.
- the hotel is located 500 meters from the Old Town. Surrounded by parkland, a huge area. It is a village of 11 buildings with many bars, restaurants and shops. I draw your ATTENTION to very economical rooms. Some of them were renovated in 2006, but most of the rooms are very simple, starting with furniture and plumbing. Recommended for youth recreation.
- included in the complex, the rooms are the same as in Slavenska Plaza. Also calculated for youth recreation. When choosing these hotels, you need to take into account that in some rooms in the evening and until late at night you can hear noise from nearby entertainment venues.
– located at the exit from Budva, gorgeous pine area, very economical rooms. Suitable for young people and families without children, because there is nothing for them in this hotel.

Becici

Located 3-4 km from Budva. The resort is surrounded by greenery. A special feature of this resort town is the presence of a wide sandy beach. Good for holidays with children, youth holidays, because... Budva's nightlife is within easy reach.

Hotels in Becici:
We lived in a hotel - we really liked the hotel, good rooms, food, territory, beach, water park, amazing massage in the spa center of this hotel, I recommend it to everyone, it’s called massage in Montenegrin.
- a decent hotel. First coastline, good beach, luxurious rooms, varied food, animation, huge SPA center. Hotel guests have free use of the Finnish, aroma and Turkish sauna, jacuzzi, indoor pools, showers with the effect of tropical rain and ice fog.
- a small cozy hotel, with virtually no territory. It has its own beach, but there is a fee for sunbeds and umbrellas (3 euros, set per day). There is an outdoor swimming pool. I would not recommend this hotel for a holiday with children. There is nothing there for them.
- four-story building, cozy rooms. Private beach, sun loungers and umbrellas free of charge. Works on the ALL system. The area is small. There is a children's playground on site.

Rafailovichi

A small fishing resort town, about 6 km from Budva and 2 km from Becici. Doesn't have any special vegetation, but famous for its many fish restaurants.

Rafailovici Hotels:
- a small private hotel on the seashore. It has no territory. Economy rooms, two meals a day. Good value for money.
- the hotel is located at the entrance to the village. About 500 meters to the sea. Nice rooms. There is practically no territory. Very suitable for families without children and youth holidays.

Petrovac

The resort is comfortably located on the shore of a green bay with small red pebbles. An unforgettable atmosphere of romantic antiquity is created by the preserved Venetian fortress Castello, ancient city buildings, and narrow streets. It has its own embankment with restaurants, bars, shops and discos. Will fit well both for youth and for family holidays.

Petrovac Hotels:
- very green, well-groomed area. Good number of rooms. Ideal for family holidays, because... The hotel has a whole building with family rooms for 2+2 accommodation.
- in the center of Petrovac, 100 meters to the beach. Very green area. Cozy rooms.

Pržno

A tiny fishing village where life still flows at a leisurely pace. Located on the shore of a rocky cove. Quiet relaxing holiday in the lap of gorgeous nature. Budva is 6 km away.

Hotels in Przno:
- one of the best hotels in Montenegro. Nice rooms. Ideal for families with children, there is a children's pool, playground, and mini-club for them. The hotel’s very convenient location allows you to take walks to luxurious beaches that were recently closed to visitors. The hotel has a casino with an entertainment hall, open daily with a music program. Admission for hotel guests is free.

Ulcinj

One of the oldest, attractive and most picturesque cities on the coast. Currently, Ulcinj is decorated with beautiful kilometer-long beaches and places for recreation. To the south of the city, the so-called Big 12.5 kilometer beach stretches until the Boyana River flows into the sea. Excellent medicinal sand is rich in salt and iodine; it helps treat rheumatism and nervous diseases.

Hotels in Ulcinj:
- the hotel is surrounded by a pine forest. Consists of 2 buildings (A and B). In building "A" there is a higher level of accommodation, in building "B" there is an economical type of accommodation for young people.
- a good option for relaxation. Cozy rooms, 400 meters down to the sea, because... the hotel is located on a hill.
- a small hotel of a famous chain. And this immediately catches your eye. Very good rooms, ALL meals. Gorgeous beach, good animation.

Resort town with developed infrastructure. Lots of markets, bars, restaurants. But there are not many hotels, we only looked at one.

Hotels in Bar:
- near the center of Bar. On the seashore, sunbeds and umbrellas are free. Nice rooms, small area. There is nothing for children. Works according to the HB system. Lunch at the hotel restaurant will cost approximately 15 euros.

Herceg Novi

The city of eternal greenery, sun and stairs. It climbs in terraces along the slopes of Mount Orjen. The city is full of vegetation: palm trees, mimosas, oleanders, cacti, magnolias...

Herceg Novi Hotels:
- the hotel is located on the seashore, among greenery. Ideal for a family holiday. Nice, cozy rooms. Playground. Entrance to the sea from a concrete platform.
- on the seashore, close to restaurants and bars. Nice rooms. But the hotel is very small and there is no territory as such. I do not recommend it for holidays with children.
- a decent hotel for a family holiday. Three beaches, one of them for nudists. Good number of rooms, many rooms for large families. Almost all rooms have sea views. Works according to the HB system.

Risan

The oldest city on the territory of the Bay of Kotor. A very quiet and secluded place. Relaxing here guarantees peace and quiet. There are no bars or restaurants here. It is also not suitable for a family holiday.

Hotels in Risan:
- located on the shore. Entrance to the sea is a pebble/platform. Sun beds and umbrellas are free. The number of rooms is very economical, because... the hotel was built in the 80s.

Of course, there are many hotels in Montenegro, and, as I already said, everyone can find what suits them best. I will be happy to help you choose exactly the one that suits your wishes and capabilities! Call!

Doubts arise whether we will meet the budget. I expect the amount to be 100-120 thousand rubles (HB or FB). Requests for a vacation spot: 1. Acceptable entry into the sea for a child 2. Promenade - need... bicycle paths. Animation in the hotel is not important. 3. Meals half board or or doesn’t like to go to restaurants (wait for orders, etc.) 4. Transfer... costs 200 thousand or more. Is there anything else decent about this place? Or Please recommend another area to consider. I haven’t read about Montenegro at all...

Adriatis...not important. Petrovac, Rafailovichi- Becici, Herceg Novi - Igalo (+ suburbs), Prcanj - Stoliv. Quote: 3. Meals half board or boarding buffet. The child is quite picky. By cafes or going to restaurants... is questionable. , then, most likely, any specialist will recommend a sanatorium for asthmatics or with asthma program. And there is only one like this on the Adriatic Sea - the Simo Milosevic Institute in Igalo... . And since the doctors themselves from Vrmac highly recommend climatotherapy, there are two options left - or Bay of Kotor (Prcanj-Stoliv) or Igalo. Everything else is just relaxation.

In queries to Yandex (according to Wordstat), Montenegro ranks third among countries where Russian-speaking users are interested in real estate. Only Bulgaria and Spain are ahead. About 1,000 Russians live permanently in Montenegro - this is more than the number of other national minorities in this country. Our compatriots began buying real estate in Montenegro in the early 2000s, but the market became widespread only in 2007, when the country declared independence.

The coast of Montenegro is divided into three regions: the Bay of Kotor, Budva and Ulcinj Riviera. The coastline is less than 300 km long, but the country has several dozen seaside resorts, each with its own characteristics, unique character and history.

Bay of Kotor

Some of the resorts in the Bay of Kotor are Herceg Novi, Igalo, Risan, Perast, Kotor and Tivat. They are characterized by a high standard of living and quality of service. According to Dobrica Ilić, director of Montenegro Living, this part of the coast is best suited for permanent residence: “This is a combination of factors, such as the cost of accommodation and services, congestion during the tourist season, the surrounding nature, the length of the season, historical sites and cleanliness beaches." According to Dilyara Maric, manager of the administration and sales department of Foresight Montenegro, it is in the bay that the largest supply of houses and apartments with sea views is noted, because the local landscape rises up like a cascade. According to her, property prices on this coast range from 1,800 to 2,500 euros/m²; the exception is the Porto Montenegro residential complex, where apartment prices start from 6,000 euros/m².

Herceg Novi: comfortable beaches and an abundance of antiquities

Herceg Novi is not only the largest city in the Bay of Kotor, but also, according to Dilara Maric, the most convenient for a beach holiday. There are the most equipped beaches here - with sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach bars. Two of them - Club Hotel Riviera and Dobreč - have been awarded the Blue Flag award for environmental friendliness. Among the beaches there are either pebble beaches or platforms. The length of the embankment is about 4 km.

The infrastructure is well developed; the city has many shops, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, concert venues and hotels. Herceg Novi is called the “Montenegrin Dubrovnik” for its architecture, similar to the Croatian city, and the abundance of ancient churches, monasteries and fortresses. In Herceg Novi there is a Russian cemetery where generals and officers of the Russian army who emigrated to Yugoslavia after 1917 are buried. To see all the sights, you need to be in good sports shape: the city is located on a hill, so you often have to climb steps.

Igalo: healing mud and springs

Adjacent to Herceg Novi is Igalo, a resort of healing mud and radon springs, famous for its medical center. Simo Milosevic. The settlement is surrounded by mountains covered with forest, so a special microclimate has formed here with optimal humidity and a high content of essential oils in the air.

Among the beaches of Igalo there are concrete, sand and pebble. “Igalo has a wide sandy beach with a gentle entrance into the water, ideal for families with small children,” says Dilara Maric.

The disadvantage of Igalo is that this resort does not have high-class hotels, and the infrastructure is worn out.

Risan: gently sloping beach and new residential complexes

Risan is the oldest settlement in the Bay of Kotor: the city was first mentioned in sources of the 4th century BC. e., when it was the capital of the Illyrian state. Today, Risan has a port, a three-star hotel and a specialized center for the treatment of orthopedic diseases and neurosurgery “Vaso Cukovic”. Among the famous attractions is the ancestral palace of the Ivelichs, a Russian count family originating from these places.

“Risan is perfect for a family holiday with small children: the town is quiet, calm, there is all the necessary infrastructure: shops, cafes, a market, a small-pebble flat beach. The city still remains unfairly undervalued and not very popular among tourists and buyers, although in recent years several new complexes and separate buildings with apartments of both economy and luxury class have appeared there,” says Dilara Maric.

According to her, the advantage of the city is its location: it is approximately halfway to Herceg Novi and Kotor, the two largest cities in the bay.

Perast: old houses and bad beaches

Perast is under the protection of UNESCO. This is a city-museum in the Italian style, many of the buildings in which have been preserved from the 17th century. “In the city there are only old houses that have historical value and are protected by law. Buyers of such properties restore them to the standards of the Monument Protection Authority, although there are no restrictions on interior decoration. Most of the offers are exclusive villas and apartments in ancient houses. Real estate is expensive,” says Dilara Maric.

As the expert notes, the infrastructure in Perast boils down to several good cafes and restaurants on the embankment, mini-hotels and a couple of grocery stores. In summer, car traffic is prohibited in the city; an open minibus with an electric motor runs along the embankment. Perast has 16 churches and about the same number of ancient estates: the majority of the indigenous inhabitants of the city with a population of less than 400 people belong to twelve noble families.

The city is more suitable for excursions than for relaxing by the sea. There are two beaches here, which are narrow concrete platforms. Some travelers complain that the water is stagnant and cloudy, with algae, like in a lake.

Kotor: beautiful landscapes and an open-air museum

Kotor is a museum city, the old part of which is under UNESCO protection. It is the administrative, cultural, religious, educational and economic center of the Bay of Kotor.

“The city was built at the foot of a mountain near the sea; two narrow streets and a small square make up the best part of it. There are nice and huge buildings here. The houses are very dark, because on one side they are obscured by a mountain, and on the other by a high fortress wall. Other houses are scattered along the slope and stand one above the other. To go from house to house, you have to climb up and down the bad stairs carved into the mountain,” wrote the military writer V. B. Bronevsky in “Notes of a Naval Officer.”

Kotor is an excursion city. It is famous for the longest fortress wall in Europe. There are many historical and architectural monuments, as well as magnificent landscapes: the mountains come close to the water. In the Old Town there are many fish and meat restaurants and cafes located in ancient buildings. Also at the Cattaro Hotel there is a casino and a nightclub called Maximus. Vehicles are prohibited from entering the Old Town.

There are no well-kept beaches in Kotor, and the sea here is not as clean as in other resorts. “There are few beaches in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town, mostly small stone piers or pebble descents into the water, the same situation is in the suburb of Kotor Dobrota. There are good beaches in Prcan and Stoliv, Ljuta and Orahovac,” says Dilara Maric.

According to her, due to the high mountains surrounding the city, the humidity in Kotor in winter is slightly higher than in other coastal cities.

Tivat: international airport and developed construction

Tivat is a large city with an international airport and a developed construction market. “Over the past few years, Tivat has changed significantly thanks to the construction of a modern marina for super- and megayachts and the Porto Montenegro residential complex. The complex has an elite beach club managed by the Spanish chain Puro Beach, many boutiques, restaurants and cafes are open, and there is a sports club. A five-star hotel is being built under the management of the Regent chain,” says Dilara Maric.

As for beach holidays, according to the expert, concrete slabs and narrow strips of pebble embankments predominate in Tivat. There are three Blue Flag beaches in the surrounding area: Almara Beach, Kalardovo and Plavi Horizonti. There are no cold currents or high waves, so it is comfortable to relax in Tivat with children.

Unlike other towns in the Bay of Kotor, which are located on rocky shores, Tivat is located on a gently sloping plateau, so there are fewer houses with sea views. The city is dominated by five-story block buildings and private houses. Housing prices are lower than in other popular resorts in Montenegro.

Budva Riviera

The resorts of the Budva Riviera include Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, Milocer, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Sutomore and Bar. According to Dilara Maric, this part of the coast is famous for its wide pebble beaches, which are equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as four- and five-star hotels and high-class restaurants. Dobrica Ilic believes that this is where expensive resorts are concentrated: “The Budva Riviera leads in terms of the high cost of accommodation, food and excursion services.” According to him, in the area of ​​Budva and adjacent settlements (Becici, Przno, Rafailovici) there are many of our compatriots in the summer season.

Budva: Blue Flags and nightlife

Budva is the tourist capital of the country, one of the most popular resorts, which is often called the “Miami of Montenegro”. There are many restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, casinos, sports grounds, tennis courts and luxury hotels. Budva is great for young people, although it may seem too noisy for those vacationing with small children.

There are five Blue Flag beaches in Budva: Blue Beach, Escallera Beach, Queen of Montenegro, S&I Beach Life and Sveti Toma. Among the most popular sandy beaches are Slovenska Plaža, Ričardova glava and Mogren. During the hot season, the beaches are crowded, they are overloaded with sun loungers and umbrellas, and loud music is often played. Budva is the least windy resort. The swimming season lasts until the end of October.

The old part of the city was rebuilt after the powerful earthquake of 1979. The area is dominated by apartment buildings and large hotels, but outside the Old Town there are also many high-rise buildings blocking the view of the sea.

“The price range in Budva is wide. In old buildings, especially on the lower floors and with a small area, prices can be quite low, from 50 thousand euros. At the same time, there is a large supply of luxury housing at prices starting from 3 thousand euros/m² (for example, in the Tre Canne, Trade Unique and Dukli Gardens complexes on Cape Zavala). The middle price segment is also widely represented with prices ranging from 2,000 – 2,500 thousand euros/m²,” says Dilara Maric.

Becici: famous beach and many hotels

Becici is a small resort village located 4 km from Budva. It is famous for its 1,950 m long sandy beach, which was awarded the Grand Prix in 1935 in Paris as the most beautiful beach in Europe.

The village has many modern hotel complexes, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Almost the entire coast is occupied by hotels, so private houses and apartment buildings are located at least 400 m from the sea. The most famous hotels are Iberostar Bellevue, Mediteran and Queen of Montenegro. In 2005–2006, the Hotel Splendid was renovated, where many stars have stayed, including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Madonna and the Rolling Stones.

Rafailovichi: crowded and dense buildings

The village of Rafailovici is located next to Becici. It is distinguished by narrow, small-pebble beaches and a narrow promenade. During the hot season it is crowded and it can be difficult to find a free place to relax. There are not enough toilets near the beaches. In summer the sea is not warm enough due to currents.

The resort has little greenery, there are no good hotels, but there are plenty of cafes, fish restaurants and small shops. There are sports complexes and tennis courts. Prices for goods and services are approximately 10–15% lower than in Budva.

Rafailovichi has dense buildings, many houses and apartments are for rent. Accommodation must be booked months in advance, as supply is limited in July, and in August there are no more available properties. Unlike the village of Becici, where the entire coast is built up with hotels, villas have been built near the sea in Rafailovichi, which can be bought or rented.

Pržno: bohemia and cold currents

Przno, located in a cozy bay 7 km from Budva, is considered one of the most prestigious resort villages in Montenegro. After World War II, Montenegrin painters Vuko Radović and Milo Milunović came here in search of inspiration. And today this place is popular among artists and writers.

The village has retained the appearance of a fishing village, but on its territory there are modern infrastructure facilities: cafes, restaurants, as well as a hotel complex managed by Blue Horizon. According to Dilara Maric, the first line is occupied by hotels, but thanks to the hilly terrain, many apartments away from the water also have sea views.

The small pebble beach is protected from winds and waves by rocks. However, there are days in the summer when currents make the sea water too cold for swimming.

Milocer: temples and royal gardens

Milocer is a village located 6 km from Budva. Holidays here are not cheap. In Milocer there is the park of the summer residence of the royal Karageorgievic dynasty and the small-pebble Queen's Beach (Kraljicina Plaza), framed by cypresses and olive trees, one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic coast. Other attractions of Milocer include the botanical garden, the Praskvica monastery, temples and examples of medieval architecture.

Due to the fact that the village is covered with rocks and dense greenery, a warm, mild climate has formed here and there are no strong winds.

Sveti Stefan: hotel infrastructure and paid beach

Sveti Stefan is a unique city. It is located on a rocky “island”, which is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. The resort is owned by the Aman hotel chain and only guests are allowed to use the facilities. The island part of Sveti Stefan has many buildings that have retained their ancient appearance, but inside they are richly decorated and furnished with modern amenities. This is one of the most expensive holiday destinations in Montenegro.

The Aman chain owns a paid beach, entrance costs 50 euros per person. The coast north and south of Sveti Stefan is open to the public and can be noisy and crowded in August. The beaches are covered with a mixture of sand and small pebbles, which have a pinkish tint.

The streets are located on different levels, like the rows in an amphitheater, so that almost all the houses have a view of the sea.

Petrovac: olive groves and reddish sand

Petrovac is a resort town 17 km from Budva, surrounded by olive groves and coniferous trees.

There are restaurants and cafes along the coastline, there is also a market, several shops, hotels and pharmacies, a hospital and a nightclub in the building of an ancient fortress. The local casino appears in Casino Royale, one of the Bond films. Also, the American crime comedy “The Brothers Bloom” was partially filmed in Petrovac. Prices for goods here are lower than in other places in the region. This is one of the quietest towns on the Budva Riviera, so it is well suited for a family holiday.

There are two beaches in Petrovac. One of them, urban, about 800 m long, is covered with red sand. The second beach, pebble, is about 200 m long. The sea there is deep, and children are not recommended to swim 3–5 m from the shore. In July and August the beaches are crowded with people. Due to the structure of the seabed, the water temperature is on average 3 °C lower than in Budva.

According to Dilyara Maric, Petrovac is densely built, so not all houses on the coast have a sea view.

Sutomore: crowds of tourists, pine trees and healing sand

Sutomore (the name translates from Montenegrin as “land and sea”) is a resort located between Petrovac and Bar. The 2 km long beach is protected from the winds by cypress and pine trees. Sand contains beneficial minerals that help relieve pain in people suffering from rheumatism. Therefore, in the Middle Ages, rich Venetians, who had spoiled their health in their homeland, loved to relax in Sutomore, among the dampness of the canals.

The resort is densely built up, the local beach can barely accommodate all the vacationers. Therefore, it can be crowded here, especially in summer on weekends, when, in addition to foreign tourists, residents of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, come to Sutomore. The resort is also popular among Serbs.

Sutomore has more than 50 cafes, restaurants and fast food eateries, six hotels, many shops, nightclubs and private villas. This town is considered a budget holiday destination, and prices here are much lower than in Budva.

Bar: the largest port, pine trees and strong winds

“Bar is one of the largest cities on the coast. Here is the final stop of the Belgrade-Bar train, as well as Podgorica-Bar, so the resort is popular among Serbian and Montenegrin tourists,” says Dilara Maric.

This is the largest port in Montenegro. There is a marina for more than 1,000 yachts. Ferries depart from here to Albania and Italy.

According to Dilyara Maric, the beaches in Bar are pebbly, with a gentle entrance into the water, convenient for families with children. There are many pine trees, a favorable microclimate and about 200 sunny days a year. This resort has the world's oldest olive tree (over 2,000 years old) and the strongest winds in Montenegro. There are many Italian clothing and shoe stores in Bar.

The city is dominated by modern houses, there are almost no ancient buildings and cozy narrow streets.

“Real estate prices in Bar are traditionally lower than in other regions, but houses often require repairs, are located in densely built-up villages, and there are also frequent problems with documents. The terrain here is flat, so there is not a view of the sea everywhere,” says Dilara Maric.

Ulcinj Riviera

The Ulcinj Riviera includes the resorts of Ulcinj and Ada Bojana. As Dobrica Ilic notes, Montenegrins themselves from the interior regions of the country, as well as Serbs, like to relax there. “The Ulcinj Riviera is popular among water sports enthusiasts (surfing, kiting) thanks to the winds and the wide sandy Great Beach. This region is not popular among real estate buyers; agencies are focused primarily on the domestic market,” says Dilara Maric.

Ulcinj: the largest beach and the best ecology

Ulcinj is the southernmost city of Montenegro, located next to the Albanian border. There is not a single factory or plant within a radius of 100 km from the city, so the ecology here is excellent.

Ulcinj has an average of about 220 sunny days a year. This is a record for the entire Montenegrin coast. The sun shines for about seven hours every day. The swimming season lasts from April to November; in summer the water temperature often exceeds +26 °C.

Near Ulcinj there is the Great Beach (Velika Plaža), the longest (13 km) in Montenegro. Sand, which contains a lot of salts and iodine, has an increased natural background radiation and has a beneficial effect on patients with rheumatism. Sea water off the coast contains minerals that are beneficial for the treatment of chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract. In the vicinity of Ulcinj there are five Blue Flag beaches: Copacobana, Evropa Beach, MCMBeach, Miami and Safari.

Among the disadvantages of Ulcinj are long and expensive transfers (the nearest airport is 70 km away), as well as inconvenient streets - covered with slippery cobblestones, often without sidewalks.

Ada Boyana: healing sand, nudists and a long season

Ada Boyana Island (“ada” is translated from Turkish as “island”) is one of the most famous nudist resorts in Europe. It has a 3 km long beach with small shell and coral sand, which contains about 30 mineral biologically active substances. It is beneficial for the treatment of infertility and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. There are many fish restaurants in the vicinity of the beach. According to legend, this triangular island was formed over a ship that sank in the Boyana River delta.

As in Ulcinj, the swimming season lasts from April to November. Air and water temperatures in summer are from +26 to +30 °C. Despite the heat, a breeze blows from the Adriatic Sea, bringing freshness. Ada Boyana is a popular destination for kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Most of the houses and apartments on the island are for rent. Hotels in this resort are worse than in other cities of Montenegro.

the site advises choosing Montenegro resorts for vacation and buying real estate in accordance with your preferences, lifestyle and budget:

• Best beaches:
  Bar, Becici, Budva, Ulcinj, Herceg Novi
• Developed recreation and entertainment infrastructure:
  Becici, Budva, Kotor, Herceg Novi
• The most expensive resorts:
  Budva, Milocer, Przno, Sveti Stefan
• Cheapest resorts: Ada-Bojana, Petrovac, Rafailovici, Sutomore, Ulcinj

In the section on the question Montenegro: Petrovac or Budva? given by the author dry up the best answer is The city of Budva - the heart of the Budva Riviera - was first mentioned in written sources in the 5th century. BC. It has preserved the beauty and attractiveness of antiquity to this day. Budva is located in the central part of the Montenegrin coast, in one of the sunniest places on the Adriatic. The old town is unusually beautiful, with its crooked, narrow streets, small squares, numerous cafes, restaurants and shops. All small pebbles and a promenade along the embankment. Today Budva is a city of festivals and celebrations, a summer stage for a variety of cultural events, and simply the most famous place on the Montenegrin coast.
Petrovac - Located in a bay along a beach covered with red small pebbles. Surrounded by dense pine forests and olive groves. In the town there are ancient monuments that have been perfectly preserved to this day: Roman mosaics (III century BC), the Venetian fortress “Castello”, temples and churches. Opposite Petrovets there are two picturesque islands of Katic and St. Nedelya. A large number of sunny days a year, a warm, clean sea and magnificent beaches: the city beach of Petrovac, Lucice, Buljarice - provide tourists with a pleasant holiday. Near the seashore there is a central pedestrian street with a large number of restaurants, bars, discos and souvenir shops.
Petrovac is better in my opinion, in August it is still crowded, but in mid-September it will be just right. Write in more detail and I will advise you on prices.

Answer from Request[newbie]
if you don’t care about parties, then definitely Petrovac, it’s quiet and cozy, and most importantly -
there are no huge crowds of people

Answer from T-Cat[guru]
Budva is like Yalta in Crimea. It’s beautiful there, there’s plenty to do, but there’s also a lot of people. On the beach and in the sea (bodies lie and float end to end). And on the streets. But in principle, from Budva you can walk/drive/swim by boat to other less crowded and more cozy beaches.
I haven’t been to Petrovac myself, but I read about it when I was choosing a tour, and I liked the description. The only negative is that it is located a bit far from Budva :)
We lived in Becici - there are fewer people, it’s quieter, and Budva is only 3 km away (you can get there on foot or on a tour train). We went to Budva to see the Old Town, take an evening walk along the embankment, and from Budva we went on our own to Kotor to see the fortress and bay.

May 8th, 2014 , 09:02 am

This post will be dedicated to Budva and two other seaside towns in Montenegro:
Petrovac (located near Budva).
Ulcinj (southern city 18 km from Albania)

1. St. Stephen's Island to attract attention :)

First, a little off.
The concepts of "rest", "comfort" and "service" are very relative.

Someone is used to vacationing in the private sector of Crimea and will admire the good bed linen of a C-star hotel.
And praise this hotel (which has as many as three stars as the moon) on Booking.com.
And someone else will complain about the shortcomings of a five-star luxury place.
Moreover, all these opinions will, for example, be true! But everything is learned by comparison.

When I choose travel destinations, hotels and restaurants, I always rely on the opinions of people whose experiences and preferences are minimally similar to mine.
And less often - on online reviews.
Because looking at the reviews on the Internet, I alternately picture to myself those who are comfortable spending the night even in a car. And who loves instant coffee? Those glamorous hysterical women, for whom the limits are too small:) and I divide everything by a hundred:)

I liked the Montenegrin seaside resorts, as did the country itself.
But if someone also experiences Montenegro, it will be different, its own. So you can just look at the pictures and not believe anything :)))

We will talk about Budva in great detail below; I’ll start with a quick overview of the other two towns.

Petrovac.

2. This is exactly what I would be happy to consider during the inter-Schengen period or in the company of someone who does not have a visa. Or I'll fly away for the weekend. I even looked at the hotel :)

3. I really love small towns that were once just fishing villages.

4. Gloomy, but beautiful. It reminded me a bit of the Sicilian town of Giardini Naxos.

5. Warm up after the bus.

6. View from the pier. There's a lot of construction going on, which is great.

7. But there are a lot of abandoned houses, yes, right on the first shore.

8. I liked Petrovac. If you are not very interested in civilization, fashion shows along the embankment and nightclubs, but want reservation, originality and behind-the-scenes - this is the place for you.
Unfortunately, I won’t talk about the infrastructure, but there were cafes and bars too. There are definitely shops.

Ulcinj.

9. This city left a double impression.

10. He is very... southern. Albanians live here. That is, Muslims. I have absolutely nothing against Muslims, but I wouldn’t deliberately come here for a beach holiday.
I was wearing a long skirt. Cars passing by honked their horns. Do you understand, right? :)

Out of curiosity, I surfed and read rare reviews about Ulcinj.
Tourists write that the city is dirty, and the cafes only have kebabs :)
I won’t say anything about kebabs - we were fed in a very decent restaurant. Tasty, fishy and varied :)

I can’t say for sure what the reality of food is like in this city. But we all know that reviews about “kebabs in the whole city” are often written after visiting one establishment.
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As for the dirt...
Ummm... I'll definitely be a bad cop here.
Ulcinj has a very beautiful embankment, a chic medieval fortress, where the mayor personally escorted us. Intelligent man, professor.
Everything in the city was clean (even though there was graffiti), and near the fortress too. Until I looked down from the other side of it.
In the “backyard” near the walls right on the embankment there was such a dump that it seemed that I could even smell its smell. Two dozen meters from the place where they told us about improvement and order.
That is, you know, such a very selective purity :)

12. Well, nothing, I hope that by the next visit of a group of journalists they will have properly removed not only from the facade :)

13. View of Ulcinj from the city fortress.

Budva

As I already wrote, we lived in Budva, in a hotel complex on the outskirts. On the shore, ten minutes from the center.
Due to the busy program, there was not enough time for the Montenegrin resort capital.

14. But one evening, after returning from excursions, we finally washed ourselves/changed clothes and went for a walk along the embankment in the Old Town of Budva.

15. The Adriatic was calm and promised good weather.
We weren't very lucky with the weather, as you can tell from the photo :))

16. Promenade of Budva - palm trees and numerous cafes, some of which we managed to test.
I especially recommend Il Porto, where once the organizers gave us a wonderful dinner. Decent place on the first line.

17. Favorite time of day - when the city is getting ready for dinner, tables are served on the terraces.
Crazy aromas of pizza from wood-burning ovens and grilled fish are everywhere.

18. The little one also went out for a walk.

19. Approximate prices for the lunch menu. I haven't tried it, so I can't say how it is.
And in our orchestra in Italy, I took such a complex several times, and each time I was not very lucky.
Often the so-called “tourist menu” is a trick for those who come to the establishment for the first and last time.
Well, like, my favorite octopus salad is three tentacle trimmings with an eraser flavor, three lettuce leaves, an olive and two tomato slices, yes, so divide by one hundred :)

20. The main surprise of Budva is that there is city Wi-Fi here! Free and passwordless.
A huge plus.

21. We dive to the fortress gate and find ourselves in the Old Town of Budva.

22. Narrow streets, shops with souvenirs, cozy cafes... classics of the European Middle Ages.

23. Near each bar there is a table to sit with a view of the city.

24. In the old city, people live as they did many centuries ago - the entrance, as expected, is directly from the streets, without any porches or stairs.

25. In the Old Town fortress, in some places there are observation decks with picturesque views.

26. Bye Julia nyashka separated and went shopping, I met a very funny young female dog.

27. To prevent her from jumping from the fortress onto the rocks after the cat, I had to pull her by the tail.

28. Colorful squares.

29. Cafe windows with all sorts of utensils.

30. Full Reputation!

31. And a little about what I didn’t like about Montenegro.
A lot of people smoke in Montenegro. And right in some cafes, bars and restaurants. Yes. Inside.
In many establishments it was possible to hang an axe, especially when football was shown.

32. Children are barkers in cafes and shops.
I am not against children helping to the best of their ability and desire.
But when you see the same child during the day without a hat and the same child eight hours later, you want to believe that the child was at least fed.

What else catches your eye: unlike the rest of Europe (where even the buyer can be fined for a fake), here there are fakes at every turn. In the shops of Budva and other cities there are almost only fakes. Just our Impulse.
Moreover, they are not worth the price they sell for African-Americans, but are not worthless at all.

33. So, in the boutique with the photo, a fake Chanel cost 280 euros. Well, that is, like with a claim that it could be real - for those who don’t know.

Perhaps there are no more such direct disadvantages.

34. A few more pictures of the Montenegrin evening resort capital.

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That evening in Budva promised to be the only one, because the rest of the days were scheduled with new trips.
And then... Yulia and I juliesecret We decided to go on a whole day of excursions.

At first it was a pity, because the program of each day was special. But then we discussed and decided that we needed a pause in order to live it in the format of “an ordinary day for a real lazy holiday girl.”

And on the last day, instead of already sitting on the bus at 7 am, we slept in, took our swimsuits and went to have breakfast on the embankment.
They took the same complex. For general information: pancakes, fresh carrot juice and latte - 8 euros.

38. (I didn’t order crayfish, crayfish is a strong compliment from the establishment 52 stsuko degrees).

39. It was the first 100% sunny day! An incredibly warm, fine, very summer sea day.

40.
Every now and then we met someone from our group... Without saying a word, many decided to skip the last day :) We were tired :)
Yulia and I spent half a day on the beach, I opened the swimming season.
Then we walked around Budva again.

41. There are many fishermen in the port. You can go fishing or on a sea excursion.
Ride a boat - 20 euros per hour.

42. Sunny Budva turned out to be even more beautiful.

43. Locals:)

44. Tourists

45. Wonderful English girls

46. ​​Heavenly weather! It was a pity that we were leaving the next day...
As usual, one more day was not enough for the perfect layout. This always happens.

47. At sunset we are with