Budva is the oldest city in Montenegro, located on the Adriatic coast. Its history goes back more than 2, 5 thousand years. Magnificent beaches, an atmosphere of antiquity, modern entertainment and a vibrant nightlife - this is the Budva Riviera.
Warm summers and rainy winters, the air temperature in summer is up to 28 ° C, and the water temperature is up to 25 ° C - all this is due to the Mediterranean climate. You can have a rest in Budva from April to October.
Nature and beaches
Budva boasts a diverse nature - beaches, coastal mountains with thorny bushes, and pine forests. There are many beaches in Budva, but the most beautiful are Kralichina or Queen's Beach and Lucice Beach. Kralichina allows you to admire gorgeous sunsets, and Lucice Beach is famous for its unspoiled nature and is surrounded by a pine forest. The island of Sveti Stefan can be called a secluded resort, connected to the mainland by a special isthmus framed by small beaches with sand of an unusual pink color. Sveti Stefan is a hotel town that was once an ordinary fishing village. Such celebrities as Sylvester Stallone, Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas and many others rested in it.
sights
The history of Budva dates back to the 5th century BC. Unsurprisingly, the city is filled with landmarks and monuments that are concentrated in the Old Town. There are both Venetian and Mediterranean architecture here. Strong walls with several towers rise around the Old Town. The Kastel fortress is also located here. Walking along the narrow streets will bring guests of the city to the museum, which is located in the citadel. And next to it you can admire three churches - St. Mary, St. John and the Holy Trinity. Once the gates of the old city were closed at night, but today they are always open.
National cuisine
In general, in Montenegro and in Budva in particular, no one will go hungry. The dishes here are both traditional local and European. It is a must to try lamb in a pot, as well as aimak, fish dishes, smoked meat and unusual cheese sweets.
Hotels, apartments, hostels
For those who go to Budva, it will be difficult to choose accommodation. Not because there is little of it, on the contrary, the choice of housing is huge - from hotels to private apartments and apartments. Many people prefer to stay in hostels, which are usually comfortable and safe, and cost as little as 18 euros per night for one person.
Entertainment for every taste and souvenirs
Enjoying the beaches in Budva is not the only entertainment. While the variety is impressive - sandy, pebbly, secluded or large - here everyone will find a beach to their liking. The nightlife of Budva is also rich - for the sake of it people come here from neighboring resorts. The summer period is rich in festivals, carnivals and sports tournaments. Leaving Budva, you should definitely please yourself with souvenirs and simply inexpensive purchases, including jewelry, clothes, cosmetics. As traditional souvenirs, you can bring from Budva opankas (a type of national footwear), wines and a variety of brandy lozovach.
