15 spots to see at Budva
Sightseeing
A tiny old town with many shops, bars and cafes. No need more than 2 hours to fully explore it. There are any entrances to get into the city. Narrow streets of 2500 year-old Budva (5 B.C.) was painstainkingly rebuilt after 1970's earthquake using old stones. Even on hot summer days you can find shade on those cobbled streets.
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Old Town
A tiny old town with many shops, bars and cafes. No need more than 2 hours to fully explore it. There are any entrances to get into the city. Narrow streets of 2500 year-old Budva (5 B.C.) was painstainkingly rebuilt after 1970's earthquake using old stones. Even on hot summer days you can find shade on those cobbled streets.
One of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Montenegro, it was built in the 9th century (840 A.D.). It is situated on the north wing of Budva old town. According to legend, it was erected by Benedictine monks, who gifted the Christians of Budva an icon of the Virgin. It was also used as a school in the olden days.
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Santa Maria in Punta Church
One of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Montenegro, it was built in the 9th century (840 A.D.). It is situated on the north wing of Budva old town. According to legend, it was erected by Benedictine monks, who gifted the Christians of Budva an icon of the Virgin. It was also used as a school in the olden days.
"Dancer from Budva" or "Gymnast from Budva". Sometimes the monument is called "The Ballerina from Budva", but this is not entirely true, since the girl does not have the main attribute of a ballerina - a special skirt called a "pack". If you carefully consider the sculpture, you can see that the dancer does not have clothes at all, that's why the tourists-jokers call this sculpture "The Girl Who Lost the Swimsuit".
Beautiful and graceful bronze gymnast, located on a rock among the rocks near the beach Mogren and the famous hotel Avala, is a symbol of fidelity and has recently become an unofficial symbol of the city of Budva.
It is believed that "In the bay behind this rock, swimming with friends, on July 13, 1935, in the 22nd year, a student of electrical engineering department, Tomashevic Stevan, fell victim to a sea monster".
Some argue that the statue is dedicated to the daughter of local wealthy spouses who went to swim in the sea and did not return.
There is another, a rather popular, romantic and touching legend about the origin of this monument among locals. A long time ago in Budva a young couple in love lived: a girl-dancer and a young man-sailor. The sailor often went into the sea, and the young girl was waiting for her lover in the city and every time she met him from the voyage by the shore. So it was on that one, the last time ... The young man went on a long voyage, and the girl stayed in the city. Every morning she came to this rock: she danced and peered into the distance, hoping that a ship with her fiancé would soon appear. Years passed, many ships and sailors came and drove away, and the long-awaited ship with her lover never returned to Budva. Despite this, day after day, month after month, she continued waiting, again and again coming to the shore of the sea, and with inexhaustible hope in her eyes gazed intently into the distance, expecting a miracle. Soon the girl died, having remained faithful to her fiancé, and this story became a perfect example of loyalty, true love and self-sacrifice.
They say that inspired by this beautiful legend of love, sculptor Gradimir Aleksich decided to create an elegant bronze statue - a symbol of loyalty and fidelity, a kind of Montenegrin "Hatiko".
Sculpture, which is a symbol of eternal love,
Statua Ballerina. Статуя балерины
"Dancer from Budva" or "Gymnast from Budva". Sometimes the monument is called "The Ballerina from Budva", but this is not entirely true, since the girl does not have the main attribute of a ballerina - a special skirt called a "pack". If you carefully consider the sculpture, you can see that the dancer does not have clothes at all, that's why the tourists-jokers call this sculpture "The Girl Who Lost the Swimsuit".
Beautiful and graceful bronze gymnast, located on a rock among the rocks near the beach Mogren and the famous hotel Avala, is a symbol of fidelity and has recently become an unofficial symbol of the city of Budva.
It is believed that "In the bay behind this rock, swimming with friends, on July 13, 1935, in the 22nd year, a student of electrical engineering department, Tomashevic Stevan, fell victim to a sea monster".
Some argue that the statue is dedicated to the daughter of local wealthy spouses who went to swim in the sea and did not return.
There is another, a rather popular, romantic and touching legend about the origin of this monument among locals. A long time ago in Budva a young couple in love lived: a girl-dancer and a young man-sailor. The sailor often went into the sea, and the young girl was waiting for her lover in the city and every time she met him from the voyage by the shore. So it was on that one, the last time ... The young man went on a long voyage, and the girl stayed in the city. Every morning she came to this rock: she danced and peered into the distance, hoping that a ship with her fiancé would soon appear. Years passed, many ships and sailors came and drove away, and the long-awaited ship with her lover never returned to Budva. Despite this, day after day, month after month, she continued waiting, again and again coming to the shore of the sea, and with inexhaustible hope in her eyes gazed intently into the distance, expecting a miracle. Soon the girl died, having remained faithful to her fiancé, and this story became a perfect example of loyalty, true love and self-sacrifice.
They say that inspired by this beautiful legend of love, sculptor Gradimir Aleksich decided to create an elegant bronze statue - a symbol of loyalty and fidelity, a kind of Montenegrin "Hatiko".
Sculpture, which is a symbol of eternal love,
Sveti Stefan was an island but is now connected to the mainland by a narrow tombolo. lthough the island is closed to non-resort guests (Aman resort owns the island), the beaches north and south of the island are open to the public with payment of a fee.
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Sveti Stefan
Sveti Stefan was an island but is now connected to the mainland by a narrow tombolo. lthough the island is closed to non-resort guests (Aman resort owns the island), the beaches north and south of the island are open to the public with payment of a fee.
Place to swim. 30 minutes from Budva Marina. About €3-5 (round-trip)
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Sveti Nikola Island
Place to swim. 30 minutes from Budva Marina. About €3-5 (round-trip)
Petrovac is located on the coast between Budva and Bar, where the old mountain road from Podgorica reaches the coast. It has a 600 m long sandy beach and it is a popular tourist destination.
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Petrovac
Petrovac is located on the coast between Budva and Bar, where the old mountain road from Podgorica reaches the coast. It has a 600 m long sandy beach and it is a popular tourist destination.
This is a symbol of the city, surrounded by narrow streets, many bars and cafes, as well as quality restaurants. it is impossible not to notice from any part of the city.
The church itself is very small and while you are unlikely to be blown away by the decor or frescos, it is still worth seeing.
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Saint Ivan Church
This is a symbol of the city, surrounded by narrow streets, many bars and cafes, as well as quality restaurants. it is impossible not to notice from any part of the city.
The church itself is very small and while you are unlikely to be blown away by the decor or frescos, it is still worth seeing.
Amazing museum for a very low price. Might not look like much from the outside but inside the museum spans over 4 floors and presents a large variety of local archaeological finds.
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Muzej
11 Petra I PetrovićaAmazing museum for a very low price. Might not look like much from the outside but inside the museum spans over 4 floors and presents a large variety of local archaeological finds.
The best art gallery with powerful Balkan energy. Here are artworks in different directions of art. There is a bar and a magic courtyard, where connoisseurs of beauty can relax.
MagicYard Gallery
11 Iva MikovićaThe best art gallery with powerful Balkan energy. Here are artworks in different directions of art. There is a bar and a magic courtyard, where connoisseurs of beauty can relax.
Kamenovo beach is a true pearl of the Montenegrin coast. It is located in a small, natural bay, between Becic and Przno away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The immediate hinterland of the beach is decorated with lush Mediterranean vegetation, which gives visitors the opportunity to quickly move from the beach to the nearby shade of this green oasis of peace. This beach is a unique place that offers visitors a full day program of rest, fun and enjoyment. Water sports and recreation are definitely the right choice. All lovers of speed and adrenaline can enjoy jet skiing, while stand up paddling is a quieter option that relaxes and activates. On the beach is located "Kamenovo restaurant & beach bar" which is ideal place for anyone who enjoys fine cuisine, exotic cocktails and quality music program. Since 2016. the beach was marked with “Blue flag”, award given for the highest quality of service. In 2019 the beach was officially proclaimed as the best beach in Montenegro.
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Kamenovo beach
Kamenovo beach is a true pearl of the Montenegrin coast. It is located in a small, natural bay, between Becic and Przno away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The immediate hinterland of the beach is decorated with lush Mediterranean vegetation, which gives visitors the opportunity to quickly move from the beach to the nearby shade of this green oasis of peace. This beach is a unique place that offers visitors a full day program of rest, fun and enjoyment. Water sports and recreation are definitely the right choice. All lovers of speed and adrenaline can enjoy jet skiing, while stand up paddling is a quieter option that relaxes and activates. On the beach is located "Kamenovo restaurant & beach bar" which is ideal place for anyone who enjoys fine cuisine, exotic cocktails and quality music program. Since 2016. the beach was marked with “Blue flag”, award given for the highest quality of service. In 2019 the beach was officially proclaimed as the best beach in Montenegro.
The place is kind of hidden. It is next to the Archaeological Museum in the Old Town.
There are not too many stands, but still you could find some lovely stuff. Mainly coins and ceramic stuff. Worth to see if you are wandering in the old town.
Flea Market
The place is kind of hidden. It is next to the Archaeological Museum in the Old Town.
There are not too many stands, but still you could find some lovely stuff. Mainly coins and ceramic stuff. Worth to see if you are wandering in the old town.
Situated in Cetinje (30-40 mins from Budva center via car)
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National Museum of Montenegro
Novice CerovićaSituated in Cetinje (30-40 mins from Budva center via car)
Exactly 461 stairs lead to Jezerski Vrh, which is located at an altitude of 1660 m above sea level, where the Mausoleum dedicated to Petar II Petrovic Njegos was opened in 1974, making it the mausoleum at the highest altitude in the world at the time. The location of today's Mausoleum housed a humble chapel which Njegos constructed in 1845 to be his eternal resting place.
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Njegos Mausoleum
Exactly 461 stairs lead to Jezerski Vrh, which is located at an altitude of 1660 m above sea level, where the Mausoleum dedicated to Petar II Petrovic Njegos was opened in 1974, making it the mausoleum at the highest altitude in the world at the time. The location of today's Mausoleum housed a humble chapel which Njegos constructed in 1845 to be his eternal resting place.
This is one of the main and favourite beaches of Budva, consisting of two sandy beaches connected by a short tunnel. The beach is located about 100m west of the Old Town. It is very easy to reach through a well marked coastal path.
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Mogren Beach
This is one of the main and favourite beaches of Budva, consisting of two sandy beaches connected by a short tunnel. The beach is located about 100m west of the Old Town. It is very easy to reach through a well marked coastal path.