Holidays in the Budva Riviera

Budva Riviera - Adriatic coast, resort area of ​​western Montenegro. The riviera has many resorts with sandy and pebble beaches with a comfortable, gentle entrance to the water. The Balkan Peninsula as a whole has a mild climate, and besides the beaches there are other attractions.

Montenegro is a European state that is located in the southeast in relation to Europe and in the west in relation to the Balkan Peninsula, if we consider the location on the map. It is a diverse and unique country that combines the most beautiful mountain landscapes with historical architecture.

The center of the Budva Riviera is the small town of Budva. Becici, St. Stefan, Rafailovici, Petrovac, Pržno are well-known resort towns that are loved by many tourists.

Historically, a settlement called Budva was founded about 2500 years ago. The latest archaeological finds from the territory date back to the 5th century BC. During the development, the city passed from the hands of Serbian feudal lords to the Venetians, which influenced the culture and language of the inhabitants.

The townspeople communicated among themselves in the Venetian language almost until the 19th century. The town became part of Yugoslavia only after the First World War. Tourism began to develop rapidly in the 1970s. Later, in 1979, the historic town was destroyed by an earthquake. At the present stage, all the damage has been restored, and now there is no trace of the disaster at all.

As part of independent Montenegro Budva since 2006. There are about 13 thousand permanent residents of the local population.Some historical buildings related to private buildings are preserved here in the old part of the town. In the new part there are no narrow winding streets, but there is a vibrant nightlife, many hotels, restaurants and bars. In order to better plan a trip to the Budva Riviera and take into account everything necessary for comfortable movement and accommodation, we will consider the main nuances concerning this resort.

The Budva Riviera is characterized as a sunny place, and rains here are really quite rare. Lovers of sunbathing should take into account the presence of a mountainous area, since due to the rocks the time for which you can sunbathe is reduced to 6-7 hours.

The beaches of the Budva Riviera intersect with the mountain zone, which makes relaxation comfortable, there is practically no heat in this area. However, when choosing a beach holiday, it is worth considering that during the season, local hotels are crowded, so you need to plan your vacation in advance.

The most calm here in May or September - the bulk of the tourists have not arrived yet or people are moving away. It is comfortable to be in the Budva Riviera. The local flora and fauna are beautiful, so you can spend interesting time on excursions. In late April, a carnival takes place in Budva, from which the season begins. The event as a whole is very colorful, designed for children, so it is best to come to it with your family.

The temperature of the Adriatic Sea in May will be still unheated - +18 degrees, so this period is not suitable for swimming. The warmest water happens by the end of June, but at this time in Montenegro it is hot - +24; +25 degrees. But if a spa vacation is included in the plans, then the most popular are the towns of Yaz and Becici.

The main pearl of the region is considered Petrovac town. It is famous for the combination of beautiful bays with comfortable sandy beaches. Here you can admire the olive trees, whose groves are closely adjacent to the coastal mountains. For a relaxing holiday, people choose the beach of Lucice, since there are practically no waves.

Resort town of Bececi It has at its disposal a beach with a length of about 3.5 km. Who knows about his whereabouts, speaks of the coast as the cleanest. The area is considered private, since it is here that the largest number of hotels, including private villas, are located. In season, there are many vacationers. Near Becici is located resort Rafailovic, and from this place you can order many excursions, including to Albania and Italy.

As in any other resort area, local hotels have a popularity rating, as well as a division according to budget.

• Hotel bracera, located in Budva, received the most reviews. The average price for an overnight stay here is 3,650 rubles per person. The service is rated as excellent, and you can get here by personal car, as there is where to leave it. In addition to private free parking, the hotel boasts a spa, free Wi-Fi. The staff is characterized as responsible and the breakfasts are delicious. On a comfortable loggia in the evenings you can watch the endless sunset, and the famous Slovenska Beach is just 200 meters away.

• Hotel adria collected a little less reviews, and the average cost of an overnight stay here is higher - 4700 rubles. The beach is far from it - 350 meters, but it offers a cozy terrace where you can sunbathe.The hotel is the closest to the old part of Budva, so lovers of excursions to local attractions come here.

• Hotel riva located in the city of Petrovac near the beach. Famous for a local bar with excellent wines, clean interior, a beautiful terrace.

• Hotel hermes budva one of the newest in the city of Budva, still not too famous, but who has been here, speak of it as an excellent place to relax. The local staff is English speaking and the rooms have a very high quality interior.

• Hotel Adrovic - Gathered the largest number of positive reviews among low-cost vacation spots. The place is located in the town of Sveti Stefan, which is 5 km from Budva. The local beach is located literally under the windows of the building.

Private houses and villas are willingly acquired in personal possession, and also issued for rent. The average cost of the service is from 180 to 500 euros, the most expensive to rent in the season. Renting a villa in the Budva Riviera is an ideal solution not only for young couples, but for families with small children.

The houses usually have several bedrooms, and guests can accommodate from 4 to 10 people. The area of ​​the houses is different, there are both cozy small houses and luxurious mansions with an area of ​​up to 400 square meters. meters. For example, a villa in Petrovac has 5 bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 11 guests.

Swimming pool, sea view, barbecue, barbecue, sun loungers and umbrellas, a terrace - all these are standard services of all such vacation spots. Residents are provided with an equipped kitchen, dishes. The villas are located far from the beaches, as the first zone is occupied by hotels, but there are always equipped swimming pools in the courtyards. The minimum rental period for villas is usually limited to a week.

Small holiday homes with terraces are no less popular than huge mansions. For example, the cost of one of these, located near the beach of Rafailovici, costs from 290 euros at the beginning of the season and 600 euros to close it. Among the services - a dining area, TV. It offers private rooms with an equipped shower.

Budva Old Town is one of the most famous sights of the area. The crowding is average, the infrastructure is rated as good, crime on the streets is practically absent. The old city is located close to the center, and its historical value is quite high.

The second most popular attraction is St. Stephen's Island. The terrain is rated average for transport accessibility, but it cannot be called secluded. Visiting safety is high, and the views from the island are very beautiful.

Another island that is a popular attraction is island of St. Nikola. Transport accessibility of this place is rated satisfactory, however, there are always a lot of guests. Tourists appreciate the views and the interestingness of the visit.

If you do not want to get out anywhere, while relaxing in Budva you can find many interesting sights. For instance, The local Citadel is an ancient fortress that was once the largest and most impregnable. Today it is a popular architectural monument, where it is always crowded, various excursion programs are held.

Being in Budva one cannot ignore the monument, which is popularly called the "dancer". Photos of the sculpture are ubiquitous among users and serve as evidence of a visit to the resort town.

Another popular pilgrimage destination is Holy Trinity Church which is located in the center of the Old Town and invariably attracts the attention of lovers of architectural attractions. The building style is Byzantine, and the years of construction - 1798-1804.

Transport of the Budva Riviera is primarily a well-developed bus network. By public buses you can go around all the local attractions. Transport is comfortable, it runs frequently, routes are convenient.

The central traffic intersection is the Budva bus station. From here you can depart to any city in this Balkan country. The bus station has a cozy external and internal view, located on Popa Jola Zeca street. The shortest route to it: from the Slavic beach along Filipa Kovacevica street. You can easily get on the local map or by asking any Montenegrin for help.

Not only shuttle buses between cities depart from here, but also international flights. The most popular destinations in the capital of Montenegro are Podgorica, the cities of Kotor and Petrovac. Buses depart every quarter hour. From here you can go to Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Croatia.

Local and external buses are punctual, and the price depends on the distance of the trip, on average from 1 euro on the route Budva - Becici - Rafailovici. For 2 euros you can ride on the beaches of Treshno and Ploce.

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