Budva is the oldest resort in Montenegro. Montenegro: what to see in Budva

The old town in Budva is small, you can get around it in half an hour. 4 churches and houses are hidden behind the fortress walls, standing on pedestrian narrow streets. All this beauty was destroyed during the earthquake in 1979, and subsequently rebuilt.

There are many cafes and souvenir shops in the old town. Particularly interesting:

Fortress walls

In Budva, you can climb the fortress walls and go around the entire Old city. For the entrance to the walls take 1.5€

Citadel

The citadel is located in the old city. There is an observation deck with a panorama of Budva, a museum. It is especially beautiful at sunset. Works around the clock. Paid entrance - 2.5€

Embankment of Budva

Along the sea along the embankment, you can walk from one end of Budva to the other in 30 minutes. On the waterfront cafes, restaurants, ice cream. There are benches in several places. Closer to the old town, you can look at boats and yachts, order a boat trip.

The embankment is narrow (2 meters wide), in the season when there are a lot of people in Budva, walking is not very comfortable.

Slavyansky boulevard

Slovenska Obala (Slavyansky Boulevard) is the main pedestrian street in Budva, runs parallel to the embankment. There are many cafes, fast food, mini-markets with clothes and excursion sellers at every turn.

Top Hill Club

Big club on a hill above Budva. It is considered one of the best in Montenegro.

Regular discos in Budva close at 12pm or 1am, but this club is open all night. I'm not a goer in clubs, so it's better to look on the Internet for other people's reviews about this club.

Water park in Budva

Working mode:

High season: 01.06-31.08; Working hours: 10.00 — 19.00

Low season: 01-30.06; 01-30.09; Working hours: 10.00 — 18.00

Prices for visiting the water park in Budva

Children up to 100 cm - for free

Wifi for the whole day 1€

Market in Budva

Zelena Pijaca is a market in the city center. Here they sell vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, mushrooms, prosciutto, olive oil.

There is a supermarket right next to the market Mega Market. Prices in the supermarket are much lower, but on Zelena Piatsa every merchant will talk to you in Russian.

They give fruit to taste (almost put in the mouth), tell stories about how they grew all this in their own gardens. The place is colorful, you can visit. And about where it is more profitable to buy products, she wrote in an article about.

Group tours from Budva

From Budva you can go on a trip to other cities and beautiful places Montenegro as part of a group tour. Prices for excursions in Montenegro on average 25-40€ per person per one day tour. You can go to neighboring countries: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania.

The choice is very large. You can buy an excursion both on the beach from girls and boys, and on the Internet through a single database. Follow the link for a detailed description of all excursions with photos and reviews.

Most interesting excursions from Budva:

1. Boka Kotor Bay– includes a walk around Kotor (the most beautiful city countries), after that - a boat trip throughout Boka- Bay of Kotor. If you need to choose only one tour, then choose this one.

Bus + ship. Full day tour with 09:00 — 18:00

Vzr. 25 € Reb. 12 €

2. Canyons- excursion to fairy north Montenegro, where mountains, rivers, lakes, national parks and canyons of the Tara, Moraca and Komarnica rivers

06:30 — 19:00 , bus

Vzr. 40 € Reb. 20 €

3. Grand Canyons- a more detailed version, during which it will be possible to see the nat. Durmitor park, all the same canyons, plus holy places and Piva Lake.

Vzr. 65 € Reb. 32 € , a child on his knees - for free

4. Heart of Montenegro (50€ ) or Montenegro tour (30€ ) - Mount Lovcen and Boka- Bay of Kotor

Individual excursions in Budva

If you don’t want to wander aimlessly around the city, you can book an individual tour of Budva with a local resident or guide, during which you will be told the history of the city and life in Montenegro.

Plus, you can learn a lot of useful information about where the most delicious fish and oysters are, where to go, what to see, where to go shopping to save money.

Examples of individual excursions in Budva

Monastery Podostrog (Podmaine)

For free

Another attraction of Budva, stands on a hill above the city. Adjacent to the Maine nightclub.

Podostrog was the residence of the Montenegrin kings. On the territory there are two churches of the Assumption of the Virgin built in the 12th and 18th centuries.

Restaurant Rybnyak

Walking route 6 km on an asphalt road to the mountains above Budva. We reach the Podostrog monastery, and then we go up the road. Cars rarely go there, so it's comfortable to go. You can go on foot or by car.

I went after dinner when the heat subsided. I didn’t reach Rybnyak, but I looked at Budva from a height, walked through the mountains, reached the cemetery and the church. The views there are beautiful, the mountains are cool, there are many flowers and destroyed houses. The air is fresh and fragrant.

In Rybnyak there is a restaurant, a zip-line, a swimming pool with sun loungers, a small waterfall (they swim there in summer).

The beaches of Budva

What to see near Budva

On foot from Budva to the island of Sveti Stefan

It is not necessary to go on foot at all, because the road takes only 7 km. By car it is 10 minutes, and it will take a walk along the sea hours 6 There and back again.

Oliva over Becici

For free

I wanted to visit this place, but laziness overcame.

Above Becici in the mountains there is an old centuries-old (more than 2000 years old) thick olive tree in the village of Ivanovichi. called Velja Maslin a.

It can be reached on foot from Becici (2 km) or by car.

Entrance is free, along the way the coolest views of the beaches of Becici and the Budva Riviera are a bonus.

How to get to Maslina from Becici

Mount Chelobrdo

From here open the best views to the Budva Riviera and the island of St. Stephen. On the way from Przno to the village of Sveti Stefan there is a congress to a small monastery Praskvitsa(Praskvica).

From Praskavice Monastery there is an old stone road Yegor Stroganov to Mount Chelobrdo. The monk built this road alone for ten years.

If you don’t want to walk from the monastery to the observation deck, you can get there by car. When you leave the highway Pržno-Sveti Stefan, there will be a fork. To the right - to the monastery, straight ahead - to the mountain with panoramic views. You need to drive just a couple of kilometers to the monument to the heroes of the war from the village of Chelobrdo and a source of sweet water.

From the mountain we look at the sea, here you can see the sunset. In Budva, you can’t see how the sun dives into the sea, but from Mount Chelobrdo you can see perfectly.

From there you can go or go even higher to the Rustovo Monastery, where the Church of the Romanov Martyrs is located.

Near Budva there are several more monasteries and mountains that can also be conquered. And you can also go on a trip through canyons, churches, lakes, Boka Kotorska Bay, visit Ulcinj or the national. Durmitor park.

I talked about these places in the article: ☜ at the link optimal routes across Montenegro.

I hope you enjoy the sights of Budva!

Your Mila Demenkova

TOP 15 sights of Budva. What to see near Budva?

Most warm city Mediterranean, largest tourist centre Montenegro, the center of historical monuments is Budva. The resort is located in the center of the Adriatic coast and is famous for wonderful beaches. The settlement is over 2500 years old and one of the oldest in the Adriatic.

Budva Riviera

Budva harmoniously combines antiquity and modern comfortable infrastructure. This small town divided into two parts. Historical sights are concentrated in the Old Town, new part is a modern tourist and Entertainment Center. Budva is considered the capital nightlife Eastern Adriatic.

The resort is compactly located along the coast, and all noteworthy places are within walking distance. The first thing to see in Budva is the Old Town, which enchants medieval architecture. Old buildings and fortress walls have been preserved here.

There are many cafes and souvenir shops in the Old Town.

You can walk all over Budva in half an hour walking along the Embankment. You should definitely visit the Central Market, the Slavic Quarter and take a walk around the surroundings, which are not only picturesque, but also keep traces of history.

Plan your visit interesting places a tourist booklet or a map of the city and its environs will help. They are sold from all information trays and have descriptions in Russian.

Walk in the Old City

Old Budva remembers Roman, Greek and Venetian rule. Each era has left its mark in the form of artifacts and architectural monuments. One of them is old fortress, built in the 9th century and then restored by the Venetians after the earthquake.

Today it museum complex protected by UNESCO. cultural objects and historical monuments:

• The streets and squares of the old town, which have preserved their medieval appearance. People still live in old houses made of hewn stone.
• The fortress walls, on which the traditional round towers and Venetian lions. Entrance to the wall is paid. So viewing platforms offers a magical view of the city, especially at sunset.
• The Catholic Church of St. John and the icon of Our Lady of Budva located in it.
• The citadel, dating back to 840, is considered one of the most significant monuments in the Mediterranean. Towers, loopholes, barracks (XIX century), stairs have been preserved here. Inside there is the most valuable unique library in Montenegro with old books and maps and the Maritime Museum.

One of the walls of the fortress is decorated with a bas-relief of intertwined fish - a symbol of the city of Budva.

Entrance to the Citadel is paid, but if the attendant at the entrance is warned that you are going to a restaurant located in the fortress, then money will not be taken from you.

The territory of the Old Town can be accessed through gates or openings in the walls made for the convenience of tourists. On the terrace of the English Pub cafe there is a very beautiful romantic place- Doors to the sea. This is an opening in the fortress wall, decorated in the form of a door, from where a magnificent seascape opens.

Temples and museums of Old Budva

On the territory of Old Budva there are several old temples. Some of them are closed to the public:

• Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. You should definitely see the gilded baroque iconostasis decorated with frescoes.
• Catholic Church of St. Mary on the Cape.
• Church of St. Sava - the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

The last two temples are closed to visitors. Another attraction is the Archaeological (City) Museum, which contains artifacts from four great cultures - Slavic, Greek, Byzantine and Roman. These are dishes, jewelry, coins and the most valuable exhibit - the first all-metal product of antiquity - an Illyrian helmet made of bronze.

It is worth going to the Gallery of Modern Art, located near the City Museum. It houses an extensive collection of works by artists of the former Yugoslavia.

Old Budva is a venue for cultural events. Literary festivals are held on the Poets Square, theater festivals are held in front of the Holy Trinity Church.

The surroundings of Budva are interesting not only historical monuments but also beautiful nature.

lovers hiking easily reach the Mogren fortress. It is located on a hill between the beaches of Jaz and Mogren, about a kilometer from the city.

Leads to the fortress scenic road, with which you can take beautiful photos of the city, beaches and the sea.

Fortress Mogren - not excursion object, so the place is sparsely populated, one might say secluded.

The most beautiful place on the Adriatic - cozy beaches framed by mountains and rare islands along the coast - this is the Bay of Kotor, natural complex, consisting of several small picturesque bays connected by canals.

Quiet, not at all a party town of Perast is a real treasure trove. There are 19 baroque palaces and temples here. You can walk on it only on foot - automobile transport banned here. It is located 7 km from Budva, you can get to it by regular bus.

Orthodox monastery Podmaine

At the northern tip of the city of Budva is an Orthodox monastery. It is called differently - Podmaine, Podostrog, Podmaine. The time of foundation of the monastery itself is unknown, but the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The monastery is an active religious object.

trip to the lakes

With a tour or on your own in a rented car, you can ride to the picturesque lakes - Piva and Skadar. Lake Piva is a man-made freshwater body of water surrounded by the beautiful Piva Mountains.

Skadar Lake (the largest in Montenegro) is located on the territory national park. On the lake you can ride a pleasure boat, go fishing and just take a walk in the park. In the vicinity there are several medieval monasteries and workshops for copying church books.

Islands near Budva

Being in Budva, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the island-hotel Sveti Stefan. The fishermen, who had lived here since the Middle Ages, were evicted to the mainland in the middle of the last century, built an isthmus and turned the island into luxury resort where Hollywood celebrities love to visit.

The island of Sveti Nikola, one and a half kilometers from Budva, attracts tourists famous beach Hawaii. There's a mass here water activities and good fish restaurants.

Excursion to the canyons

One of the most impressive excursions in Montenegro is a trip to the Moraca and Tara canyons. It takes all day and leaves an indelible impression of the mountain nature and stunning views. Canyons are located in the northern part of the country, so the path to them lies almost through the whole of Montenegro. The tour includes visiting several monasteries.

Where to have fun in Budva

In small Budva there is no question where to go to have fun. Dozens of nightclubs and discos blow up the atmosphere resort town incendiary dances and roaring music. Beach parties are popular in the town, and Russian parties are held every Friday near the walls of the Old Town in the art cafe "Khorosho".

During the day, you can go to the water park, take a walk along the Slavic quarter - the main pedestrian street of Budva. There are many cafes, mini-markets and shops. Zelena Pjaca is a city market where you can fully experience the local flavor, despite the fact that almost all traders speak Russian.

In short, Budva has everything you need for have a great holiday. Here good beaches - we especially recommend and. It will be interesting to go to the beach. The water in Budva is very clean and quite warm, as for Montenegro - the island of St. Nicholas covers the bay from cold currents. The main advantage of Budva in this regard is the real sea here, and in, and - just a bay.

If you decide to relax in Budva, you will not have any problems with it, there are a lot of small restaurants and fast food eateries. We do not recommend taking it to Budva - throw away your money in vain. By the way, we highly recommend trying them - they are really very tasty and environmentally friendly - there is no industry at all in the country. We especially liked the figs.

Tourists in Budva are in most cases satisfied - you can read one of the ones that was sent to us.

Apartments in Budva can be found for almost every taste. There are also chic rooms with swimming pools (albeit on the street) and more modest lounges. Mostly tourists rent housing local residents. This is called Villa and is almost the main income of the Budva people.

If you get to Budva, be sure to visit Old city And . These are the most beautiful corners cities.

Sights of Budva

Most of Budva is new buildings. There are often buildings five or more stories high. For Montenegro, this is not typical. Firstly, almost all houses in the country are old stone, and secondly, Montenegrins usually build two- or three-story villas. Nevertheless, there are many interesting sights in Budva, including historical ones.

Old city

The main attraction of Budva is its Old Town. The most beautiful corners of the city and most of its attractions are concentrated here. You will be able to see a massive fortress wall surrounding low stone buildings. The interweaving of narrow winding streets, stone pavement and medieval coloring made us incredibly delighted. It is scary to think that in 1979, after a powerful earthquake, all this was destroyed almost to the ground. And then it was restored by the painstaking work of the industrious Montenegrin people.

Most beautiful view on Old city Budva opens from the fortress walls of the citadel located here:

Churches in the Old City:

1 Church of Saint John- marvelous beautiful temple V gothic style. Finding the church is not difficult. You can easily recognize it by the bell tower that towers over the city. This catholic church in the 7th century (this is the 600s) and then rebuilt several times. Stored here Budva Mother of God- an icon painted by the Most Holy Luke and considered miraculous. She is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox. The church is also famous for its library and archives and is considered visiting card of the city.

2 Church of St. Mary "in Punta" very small and unremarkable at first glance, built in 840. Previously, there was a rather large Benedictine monastery in Budva, but only a small church has survived. If during the walk you see that the doors to the church are open, do not hesitate to come in. Unfortunately, most often this church is locked and it is impossible to enter it.

3 Church of the Holy Trinity- This is an Orthodox church, built in 1804 at the numerous requests of believers. It is distinguished by the typical Byzantine style and monumentality of the building.

Saint Nicholas Island

Saint Nicholas Island gets its name from a 16th-century church. Apart from it, there are no other buildings here - the island is completely uninhabited. Locals often call it Hawaii. Getting there is very simple: just take one of the boats that regularly run between Budva and the island. Such a pleasure costs about 5 euros in both directions.

By the way, readers of our blog and traveled to the island.

We invite you to admire the beaches on the island of St. Nicholas in the form of a three-dimensional panorama that can be rotated in all directions:

Mogren beaches (or rather the road to them)

One of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The road to the beaches from the Old Town will be especially pleasant. Just imagine: on the left there is a low cliff, on which they crash sea ​​waves, and rocks overhang to the right. To get to the beach you have to walk along a narrow path and even overcome a tiny grotto. All the way will be open amazing views to the Old Town and the island of St. Nicholas.

Beaches in Budva

There are three beaches directly in Budva:, and. On many sites you will find a description of Budva with a huge number of different beaches, but remember that you have to get on or . In our opinion, this is not always justified.

Slavic beach (Slovenska Plaza)

This is one of the largest and most spacious beaches in Budva. It has everything you might need: comfortable sunbeds (there were 10 euros each), changing cabins, a shower, WiFi (for an extra charge). There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, fast food and souvenir shops on the embankment. The beach itself is completely sandy and quite comfortable. The only negative is that there are usually a little more tourists here than free space. Of course, there are enough places on sunbeds, but vacationers with towels have to make room. So if you, like us, prefer to save a little on sunbeds (we sunbathed on towels), and instead visit a couple, you will have to come to the beach early. Although if you rested in Sudak, then you are no strangers. The number of tourists here is comparable rather with the New World (maybe a little more).

In the panorama shown here, the elite part. In reality, the sunbeds here are simpler and there are more tourists.

Mogren beaches

Very comfortable, albeit expensive. The sunbeds are straight here twice as expensive than on (for 20 euros), exactly the same with drinks and food. But this is more than offset by the amazing beauty of the place, and especially the roads to the beaches. The bottom of the beach is quite gentle, suitable for children. The water here is warmer and cleaner.

Beach near the Old Town of Budva

The smallest beach in Budva. In essence, it is not much different from. Well, except perhaps because the nearest souvenir shops and cafes are located in the Old Town. Almost half of the beach is separated for vacationers from nearby hotels. Instead of standard plastic sunbeds, wooden ones are installed there, umbrellas are also better. But the prices are several times higher. In general, in Budva You can find holidays for every budget.

Excursions from Budva

Budva is considered the most tourist city Montenegro, and therefore the most is offered here. We opted for Decided not to overload this article with photos, so if you are interested in the tour, just open it in a new window.

Bay of Kotor

One of the simplest and short excursions. In the morning we left by bus and almost immediately transferred to a small boat. We visited a church located on a man-made island. The church has very interesting museum. Departing from the island, we admired the monastery on the island of St. George, which is very connected. The next stop was in the town of millionaires. Having sailed enough on the boat, we finally said goodbye to him on the pier - one of the most beautiful medieval cities Montenegro, famous for its fortress walls (the second after the Great Wall of China).

Canyons of Tara and Moraca

I believe that this is the most beautiful and important excursion in Montenegro. It is also the most difficult - it will take about 14 hours to go. During the excursion we visited, drove along, made a short stop on and visited the national one. All the way we were accompanied by really amazing and picturesque landscapes. In general, I simply do not have words to describe the beauty we saw.

Monastery tour

I think that every sincere believer should visit this tour. We managed to visit monasteries and.

Journey Herceg Nova Bay

This is the most pleasant and calm of the excursions we have visited, which took place almost entirely on a small boat. The guides did not overload tourists with information, and there was practically no need to walk. We had breakfast right on the boat, and then visited the city, which is considered botanical garden Montenegro - . Then we jumped from the ship to two small boats right on the open sea. How experienced tourists, we immediately went to the bow, hung our legs overboard and enjoyed the ship's rolling and sea spray flying in the face. When we were taken to, we were soaked to the skin and were almost on the verge of euphoria. The tour continued with a visit to the previously closed presidential beach -. After that, we rode for a long time, we had lunch right on the boat and even swam in the open sea. In general, a lot of positive impressions.

Individual excursions in Montenegro from Budva

It is far from convenient and comfortable for everyone to get up early in the morning, ride huge tourist buses, visit standard excursions with somewhere in a hurry guides and wait for fellow travelers who are always late.

If opportunities allow, you can take a closer look at local residents or our compatriots who moved to Montenegro long ago. It sometimes costs more, but the level of comfort is much higher: a car instead of a bus, a guide that adapts to your wishes, a flexible excursion program.

Of the huge number of sites that promise excursions from Budva, I would like to highlight three:

• We highly recommend this resource. Here are the most low prices and a very large selection of excursions in Montenegro. Before buying, you can discuss the details with the guide, get advice and make adjustments to the route. Since most of the excursions here are private, people work not only for money, but also for a good image.
• – excursions here are a little more expensive, but there are very unusual and interesting options, which you can’t buy in an agency and you can’t organize yourself.
• - here excursions look more expensive, but this is because

The Budva Riviera is 25 kilometers of the Adriatic coast, like a thread, on which 17 beautiful sandy beaches are strung like pearls. It starts in the north from the Jaz beach, which is considered to be the most beautiful beach in Budva. It stretches with a long curved tongue along the sea, which is crystal clear and has its own specific "Mediterranean" color.

Yaz is divided into two unequal parts - a large one, 700 m long, and a small one, 400 m long (nudists prefer to sunbathe there), and is crossed by the Drenovstitsa River, which flows into the sea. Near the river it is sandy, and thanks to the sandy bottom, the water here has a very special, indescribable delightful blue hue. Closer to the city of Budva, the beach becomes covered with small pebbles.

IN last years once a year concerts of world stars such as Lenny Kravitz and Madonna are organized on Yaz. The beach is surrounded by luxurious Mediterranean greenery, giving you the opportunity to hide in the shade during the midday heat. Nearby there is a guarded parking and car camping for 2000 cars. In summer, buses run between Budva and Jaz beach every 2-3 hours.

Becici beach

Becici is a coastal tourist resort Montenegro, located in a park green area behind the famous Becici beach, near historic city Budva on Adriatic coast Montenegro. Its location, climate, wonderful sandy beaches, developed infrastructure and, of course, stunning natural and man-made beauty of this place make it ideal for families.

Becici belongs to the Blue Flag category (this is the symbol of the European Ecological Association). In the immediate vicinity are the cleanest and beautiful beaches- Mogren, Milocer, Przno, Kamenovo, which are less than an hour away by car. In Becici, at every step you come across a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, and for lovers of nightlife - nightclubs. During the season, it is sometimes impossible to find a place to sit down, because cafes and bars are always crowded.

The nearby ancient fortified city of Budva, breathing with antiquity, with its medieval narrow streets, squares, towers ... improvised concert venues, gives a very special charm to the resort.

Here, just 2 km from Becici, there is a huge number of different entertainment venues. You can spend time in Dolce Farniente on one of the exquisite outdoor terraces, or you can - in sports or in unbridled fun - everyone will find something for themselves here. If you want to take a walk, you can visit the old fishing village of Rafailovici, where there are enough pleasant places where you can eat deliciously and enjoy superb views along the way.

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Old town of Budva

The city of Budva was created by the Phoenicians. Exiled for unknown sins from their native lands, Kadmos and his wife Harmonia, according to legend, became the founders of the Emirion Butua (Budva), and from here begins the long life and difficult fate of the city. The rulers of the city changed - the Greeks, the Venetians, the Slavs ruled it - and they all left their own unique mark on the culture of this unique place.

The city is literally stuffed with cultural monuments, mainly, of course, religious culture. The churches of the Holy Trinity, St. John, the Holy Mother of God and St. Sava, the monasteries of Stanevichi and Podostrog... it would seem that the old town should be a solemnly strict place... But summer is coming, and the streets and squares are magic ... they turn into stages on which visiting troupes give performances, the city is filled with music - there are music festivals, and in a magnificent interior Church of Santa Marina de Punte sounds like a classic... A main square turns into a square of poets...

IN ancient citadel located in the very high point old Budva, the Grand Theater Festival is taking place ... but if you are not a fan of classics and poetry, just take a walk along these pavements, imprisoned between stone walls, you will be surprised to see Pushkin's familiar profile on one of them - this is the name of one of the many cafe in the old town. There are many such small cafes in the city, as well as boutiques and various galleries.

Saint Nikola Island is the largest, utterly charming real uninhabited island in the southern part of Adriatic Sea, located a kilometer from Budva by sea. The island closes the entrance to the Budva Bay, the length of the island is two kilometers, the maximum height is 121 meters above sea level.

The fact that people used to live here is evidenced by the Church of St. Nicholas, first mentioned in the 16th century, and named after this holy skeleton. The church is surrounded by old graves, in which, according to legend, the crusaders who died from the plague that raged in Budva, where they camped, are buried.

The island is very green, the bulk of the vegetation is evergreens. There are many birds in these thickets, but in addition to them, you can meet various small animals and even mouflons on the island. The island is connected to the Slavic beach by a shallow path, which, of course, is associated with a legend. When Saint Sava was about to sail from Budva to Athos, a storm broke out, and in order to get to his galley, he threw a handful of stones into the sea. Thus, a shallow path was formed, along which the saint was able to approach the galley, climb on it and sail away from Budva.

The beach on the island of St. Nicholas actually consists of three of them, the total length of which is more than 800 m. Coastline the islands are heavily indented, and if someone wants to retire, then at his disposal there are many small bays where nirvana will be provided.

You can only get to the island by water, using a water taxi that runs between the island and the beaches of Budva. The cost of such a trip ranges from 2 to 5 euros per person, depending on the season. Small cafes and bars will not let you die of hunger on the island of St. Nikola, there is also a fish restaurant, where guests will be served delicious freshly caught fish piping hot.

Restaurant Dona kod Nikole

The menu of this restaurant always offers dishes from fresh fish, mussels, crabs, as well as National dishes with a wide range of wines. Fish dishes are best paired with local wines (for example, Vranac dry wine, also known as “Montenegrin vine blood”).

The interior of the restaurant resembles the style of Old Budva with elements of a marine theme. This place is perfect for various types of ceremonies and celebrations. There are 170 seats available inside it, which are most often all occupied at once, so you need to reserve a table in advance. The open terrace is decorated with fishing nets, crab traps, ship ropes. There is parking in front of the restaurant.

The establishment is open from 9 am to 2 am. You can pay for food either in cash or with Visa and Maestro credit cards.

Cafe Casper

Cafe Casper is a small cozy cafe that offers coffee to go, which is a rarity for these places. It is located in a shady garden that shelters visitors from the hot sun.

Casper is one of the most romantic places in Old Budva. The cafe is conveniently located under the crowns big trees who shelter the establishment in such a way that it is even difficult to find it.

In the evenings, active youth gather in the cafe and live jazz music plays.

The cafe offers excellent wines. Local fortified wine costs 3 euros here, and Niksicko dark beer costs 2 euros. Prices for snacks and drinks are very moderate.

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Sole Mio Restaurant

This restaurant with a poetic name is located in the very center of Budva on Slovenska Obala street. The establishment specializes in traditional Italian cuisine and Montenegrin seafood dishes.

The peculiarity of the restaurant is an open kitchen, so here you can see how and from what products food is prepared. The restaurant serves seafood delicacies and chef's specialties.

The facility can accommodate 430 people. The restaurant is open from 8 am to 11 pm. The average bill per person will be 20-50 dollars. Like all restaurants in Budva, this place is located on the seashore, so gorgeous views at sea guaranteed. The restaurant also has an open summer terrace.

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A small town founded in the 6th century BC. - one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea. For the first time, it is mentioned in the records of the ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles. Therefore, even sophisticated lovers of antiquities will find something to see in Budva.

The earthquake of 1979 destroyed many buildings, but subsequently almost all the main sights of Budva were scrupulously restored to their original form. One of the most beautiful resorts country is famous for its beautiful nature, a large selection of elegant ancient buildings and variety of entertainment.

Undoubtedly the most big interest guests of Montenegro are evoked by the historical part of Budva, the so-called Stari Grad. It is surrounded by thick stone walls, behind which hides amazing beauty a town where the past harmoniously intertwines with the present.

Walking through the labyrinth of picturesque narrow streets of Old Budva, you can see ancient churches, beautiful squares and magnificent luxury mansions. Among the religious sights of Budva, the ruins of an ancient basilica built in the 5th century take pride of place. The building was almost completely destroyed, but archaeologists managed to save the mosaic, which is over 1500 years old.

In the very center of Old Budva, on a small Starogradskaya square, there are four churches at once. catholic church St. John is usually dated to the 7th century, although, in fact, only the foundation remained from its original. The rest of the part was rebuilt in the 17th century, during the times of the Venetian Republic. The bell tower towering above the rest of the buildings, the chime of which can be heard even in the New Town, was completed even later, in the 19th century.

Literally a few meters away Orthodox Church Holy Trinity, Byzantine style. It was erected in 1804; the iconostasis created by a Greek icon painter is noteworthy.

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On the other side of the square stands the Church of St. Mary "in punta" (on the cape), its construction took place in the 9th century. Unique religious artifacts are stored here, and inside the building is decorated with paintings and ancient frescoes. Unfortunately, this temple is not currently active, as is the nearby Church of St. Sava, built in 1141. All these shrines were built in different time and in different styles, however, they give the impression of a harmonious architectural ensemble.

Museum and Citadel

For those interested in history, a must see Archaeological Museum in the Old City. It has collected more than 3 thousand exhibits, aged from 2500 to 300 years, which can tell a lot about the history of Budva and Montenegro.

By the way, the excavations continue, and each time they find new evidence of a rich historical past. Recently, the ruins of a Roman and Greek necropolis with ceramics and precious jewelry have been discovered. The discovery has become one of the most significant archaeological events in Europe in recent years.

One of the main attractions of Budva - Citadel, which repeatedly defended the city from invaders. The first fortifications were erected in the 10th century. For my thousand years of history the building was repeatedly destroyed almost to the ground, but each time it was rebuilt. The citadel in its present form was built at the beginning of the 19th century.

From the walls of the fortress offers a wonderful view. Here you can spend hours looking at Budva spread out below and into the endless sea distance. A few kilometers away you can see the island of St. Nicholas, it is also called the local Hawaii, and a little further you can see the silhouette of a luxurious, important landmark of Montenegro.

Entrance to the fortress is paid, 2 euros, the price includes a visit maritime museum and libraries with old books about the Balkans, in different languages.

The main legend of Budva

On the bas-relief of the Citadel, you can see two fish holding each other by the tail. This is not just a stone tablet, it is a symbol of Budva. An urban legend tells a touching love story between the poor stonemason Marco and the beautiful Elena, from a noble family.

Elena's parents were against their union, and then the lovers jumped into the sea from a cliff, holding hands. Barely touching the water, the couple turned into two fish, and one of the witnesses of this miracle said: “ Ko jedno nek budu dva", which literally translated from Montenegrin means" Let two be as one».

According to the same legend, the name of the city came from the last two words ( budu dva - Budva). Later, a stone slab was found in Marco's house, on which two intertwined fish were carved. The image was immured into the wall of the city's Citadel, and since then, according to legend, everyone who touches it will make their love strong as a stone.

New town

There is something to see in modern Budva. Literally a couple of tens of meters from the walls of the Old City, the embankment begins with a pier, along which moored with the flags of many countries. In the evenings, the picture is transformed, beautiful lights are turned on, and fishermen who return from the sea and take out their daily catch add local color.

Between Stari Grad and Mogren Beach is another attraction of Budva: a bronze sculpture of a dancer, or a ballerina, as she is more commonly called. A tragic legend is also associated with her, this time about the bride of a sailor who once did not return from a long voyage.

The girl came ashore every day and peered into the distance, hoping to see the ship of her beloved on the horizon, but he still did not return. Months passed, then years, and one day the dancer, who had been faithful to her betrothed all this time, died on the shore from longing. The sculpture is considered one of the symbols of Budva, as well as a symbol of love and devotion. Many make wishes near her.

In general, the lack of historical sights in New Budva is more than compensated by the presence of a large selection of various recreational areas. In the modern part there are hotels, entertainment and shopping centers, restaurants and cafes.

An ideal place for a family pastime is an amusement park with a wide range of attractions, swimming pools and water slides. Night club " Trocadero» will appeal to fans of energetic dances and costume parties. One of the most popular discos in the city is located on the Slavic beach. The music here does not stop until dawn.

Vicinities of Budva

Among the attractions in the vicinity of Budva, it is worth highlighting the current monastery Podmaine, built in the 15th century. The temple is located in picturesque place, on a hill, within walking distance of the Old Town.

In general, the highlight of the Budva Riviera, in fact, is precisely the abundance of ancient churches and monasteries, shrouded in a halo of historical mystery and surrounded by marvelous landscapes. Montenegro is known as a country rich in temples, they are scattered throughout the territory. Only along the coast in the vicinity of Budva there are eight of them, from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century.

An equally important historical landmark of Budva is the Mogren Castle surrounded by high stone walls, or rather, what is left of it. From its observation decks opens beautiful view to the city. True, getting to it is not very convenient. Mogren Beach is located near the castle, along which you can find many souvenir shops and restaurants.