All about Petrovac in Montenegro

Montenegro is one of the countries of Southeast Europe, located on the territory of the Balkan Peninsula. Conventionally, this small state can be divided into three parts - the first part on the eastern side of the country is formed by mountainous areas, the second part is formed by the territory of the sea coast washed by the Adriatic Sea, and between these parts there is a central plain region.

The mainland line of the coast, belonging to Montenegro, occupies about 300 kilometers, but, besides this, the state also includes 14 small islands located in sea waters. The state is famous for its beaches, their total length is 70 km. The water in these parts is very clean and for 7 months a year it is in the range from 12 to 25-26 degrees heat. The climate in Montenegro is temperate continental, with warm long summers and short warm winters.

The resort town of Petrovac is located on the seafront of the Budva Riviera, which is well known for its wonderful beaches. Montenegro is considered an environmentally friendly country.

A distinctive feature of this resort is that it has healing sea air. Around the city there are olive and pine groves, and exotic plants you will find everywhere - in the city grow tangerine trees, kiwi, figs, palm trees and oleanders. The resort is very well located in a small sea bay, where it is protected on both sides from cold winds and inclement weather by high mountains. Thanks to this location on the beach, a pleasant microclimate is created - the weather here is mostly warm, calm and sunny.

Petrovac belongs to the municipality of Budva, and the number of inhabitants inhabiting it ranges from 1500-2000 people. In the summer, the small town comes to life due to the influx of vacationers. On the territory of Petrovac there are two beaches - Lucice and Central City Beach. The distance between these beaches is 500 meters.

The territory of the city beach has a length of up to 600 meters, so at the very peak of the swimming season it is sometimes a bit crowded. The beach itself is sandy and pebble, the sand has a reddish hue, and pebble pebbles are small but sharp. The entrance to the water is smooth, without sudden changes, but after 3-5 meters the depth becomes large enough and for children it can be dangerous. The beach area is equipped with showers and changing rooms, here professional rescuers are constantly watching the swimmers from the tower.

Entrance to the beach is free, you have a choice - relax on your beach towel or rent a deck chair and an umbrella for about 10-15 euros. There is a car parking in front of the beach, and if you wish, for a small fee you can get the opportunity to drive directly to the beach by car and park there.

The line near the city beach is conveniently planned - there are cafes and restaurants, small shops and souvenir shops within walking distance. The well-equipped embankment runs along the seashore and rests against a small pier - from here you can go on a small voyage in a small boat and see other cities and beaches of Montenegro.

Relaxing on the beaches in Petrovac, you can enjoy water skiing, a catamaran, a hydro scooter and a banana.

Lucice Beach has a length of 200 meters. Although it is smaller, some vacationers love it more for the reason that the pebbles there are small in size and rounded in shape. During the summer season, there are much fewer vacationers on this beach. There are no large restaurants on the coastal territory, only small, but pleasant establishments in the form of a cafe. And if you order food or drinks in them, then you can be given a deck chair and an umbrella for free.

There are few hotels near this beach; it looks more quiet and secluded, in contrast to the noisy city beach. It is noteworthy that from this territory picturesque views of stone cliffs and the sea open. For the kids on the beach there is a playground and a water slide, which on the descent ends with a bowl of a small pool.

The Petrovac infrastructure includes a post office, a police station, a medical care center, several churches, a grocery market, a supermarket and many cafes and restaurants for every taste, there is even a night club within the walls of the old fortress. There are a lot of different hotels and villas, so the city is considered one of the most beautiful and well-groomed in the Budva Riviera.

Weather in the resort Petrovac has its advantages - about 300 days are sunny in a year. Even in the off-season, it is pleasant to be here and enjoy the clean air, the sun and beautiful sea views.

Table of air and water temperatures on the beach for the months of the year

November is considered to be the rainiest month of the year - up to 220 mm of rain falls at this time, February and March fall a little less than rainy days, since in these months rain falls to 190 mm and 180 mm. The driest month in Petrovac is August, when up to 15 mm of moisture falls to the ground in the form of rain. In September, the probability of rain increases sharply - more than 80 mm of rain falls this month.

The climate of the Mediterranean is very mild and beneficial, even a person can easily tolerate hot summers here. Montenegro is divided into three climatic zones: the part that borders the sea has a Mediterranean climate, in the mountainous regions, the climate is mountainous, respectively, and in the central part of the country the climate is temperate continental. In mountainous areas, winter temperatures can drop to minus points, while in the coastal part of the country it has positive dynamics.

There are more than beaches in Petrovac. If you like outdoor activities, then you will be interested in the sights of the city, which will be educational entertainment for both adult tourists and vacationers with children. Walking around the city, you will see how bizarre oaks and pines grow together next to palm trees.

First time visiting Petrovac, start exploring the city by walking along its famous 3 km long pedestrian road called the “health trail”. Walking slowly, you can breathe clean pine and sea air, heading to Rezhevichi. On your way you will find 3 pedestrian tunnels that pass inside the coastal cliffs. Feel free to go inside - the tunnels, although they have a long length, are well illuminated inside by electric lamps.

The Venetian fortress is a symbol of Petrovac. The time of the construction of the Castello fortress is considered the XVI century. In those days, these lands belonged to the Republic of Venice and the fortress housed barracks for the military, as well as warehouses for storing provisions.

According to historical data, in the basements of the fortress there were captive slaves who were being prepared for resale to European countries. Later, the fortress was used as a hospital where people infected with the plague were brought, and during the First World War there was a prison for the military in these walls.

It works inside the fortress Museum of Fine Arts, which contains rare ancient examples of Roman mosaics, paintings, and on the walls of the fortress there is a Byzantine medieval painting. The museum exhibits exhibits that date back to the 3rd century BC.

On the observation deck you will see a commemorative stella, which was built after the Second World War in honor of the soldiers who fell, protecting their homelands. Along the perimeter of the observation deck there were once guns aimed at the sea with a muzzle aimed at protecting the city from uninvited guests. Now only one of these guns remains in place.

On the territory of the Venetian fortress there is a large restaurant and the only Castello night club in the whole city, where noisy discos pass behind the thick walls of the building. This club is known throughout Montenegro, as there are performances by famous pop singers and popular DJs.

Monastery complex - Orthodox Gradiste, is located 4 kilometers from Petrovac and is considered one of the largest and most significant monasteries in all of Montenegro. This historical monument has 3 temples, a building with monastic cells and a cemetery.

Upon entering the territory you will be met St. Savva Cathedral, which has 3 belfries and a rare beauty carved iconostasis. The walls of the cathedral are lined with rows of red and white bricks.From the south on the walls all the murals are dedicated to Saints Sava and Simeon, and on the north side of the building the face of Mary of Egypt is depicted, popularly referred to as the “Small feeder”. Young women who have recently given birth to children bring here gifts in the form of olive oil and grapes so that with the help of holy mercy they have more breast milk for feeding the baby.

In the center of the monastery complex is located Church of St. Nicholaswhere besides the icons, all walls and ceilings are painted with ancient frescoes. Built near the cemetery small church in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inside this church there are also old murals with the faces of saints.

At all times of its existence, until the Second World War, the monastery devoted a lot of effort and attention to the education of children who came to study from all around. Holy places suffered a lot during the First and Second World Wars. However, the cultural heritage of Montenegro was restored by contemporaries and today it is under the protection of UNESCO. Gradiste Monastery is today the current male holy monastery of the Orthodox community of Serbia.

Holy Week Island (translated into Russian the name of the island means "Holy Sunday") is visible from almost anywhere in the city when looking at the sea. At the very top of the rocky islet a small wooden chapel was built. According to an old local legend, residents of the city believe that it was built by a sailor who miraculously escaped on this island during a shipwreck and, in gratitude to the holy forces, erected this building with a bell.

During the earthquake in the late 70s, the chapel collapsed, but was restored again. Now this place is a sacred charm for all sailors and a favorite attraction for tourists. Boats and catamarans constantly approach the island with vacationers who go into the chapel and heartily ring the bell there.

The Rezhevichi monastery complex is a male Orthodox monastery located near the city of Petrovac at the foot of Mount Vostanica. The complex consists of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church of the Holy Trinity, the buildings of male cells and farm buildings, and an old olive grove grows around the monastery.

According to historical data, the construction of the monastery was carried out in the XII century and it began with the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and later the rest of the buildings were also added - in particular, the church of St. Stephen was erected, which was subsequently lost during the battle with the Turks. Later, a new church of the Holy Trinity was erected in its place.

The monastery complex was significantly damaged during the Second World War and the earthquake in the late 70s of the last century. After lengthy restoration work, the buildings were restored and are now protected by UNESCO.

The main values ​​of this monastery are Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, created in the XVI century, Ritual Cross, created in the XVIII century, the Four Gospels of the XVIII century and the Preserver of the middle of the XIX century. Near the monastery is located observation deck in the form of terraces made of stone - This is a favorite place for newlyweds who are married in the temple and go here to admire the beautiful landscape.

In addition to local attractions, from Petrovac there is the opportunity to visit excursions in other directions. The most popular topics for such entertainment may include the following:

• informative bus tour of the city of Budva;

• inspection of the Boka Kotor Bay;

• boat trip on Skadar Lake - the largest and most beautiful in the Balkans;

• visiting the cultural pearl of Montenegro - the city of Cetinje with a stop at the Cetinje monastery;

• sightseeing trip to Lovcen National Park;

• guided tour with wine tasting at the Plantage winery;

• inspection of mountain canyons and the monastery of Moroch;

• paragliding over the coast and Budva;

• diving and sea fishing on a yacht;

• jeep safari in the most beautiful places in Montenegro.

If you are an avid fisherman and would like to try fishing in the sea, this dream can be realized. The sea harbor in Petrovac is considered one of the most fishing spots. You can fish from the shore or rent a boat to go to sea.

Most often, you can catch predatory fish here, but you also come across sea bass, wolf fish, scorpion, lizardheads and many other marine species.

Most of the traditional dishes in Montenegro were borrowed from neighboring countries - Montenegrin cuisine includes Turkish, Italian, Hungarian, Albanian culinary culture. Local herbs and spices were introduced into the dishes, the composition of the ingredients, the manner of preparation were slightly changed, and as a result, a delicious and original Montenegrin national cuisine was obtained.

Food in Montenegro is based on fresh vegetables, fish, meat, dairy products and olive oil. In the country GMO products prohibitedTherefore, you don’t have to worry about the quality of the ingredients in the dishes.

What is the best to try during a spa holiday.

• Njeguški pršut (negush prshut) - this is the name of dried or smoked meat ham from pork or beef. The meat is dried in the sun and in order for it to be ready to eat, it can take from six months to a year - the longer the drying period, the more expensive the final product will cost. In cafes and restaurants, prosciutto is served as a snack, which is cut into literally transparent slices.

• Pljeskavica (splash) - an incredibly large meat cutlet, which can reach a diameter of 15-20 cm. To make it more convenient to eat, the cutlet is made flat. It is very common in Montenegro and you can buy splash everywhere. Burgers are made with a cutlet, and if you want to fry yourself and eat it with a side dish, you can buy a semi-finished product in the store and ask you to grill it in the same place. Such a service will not surprise anyone and it is performed for the buyer for free. Pleskavitsa is a very satisfying and tasty dish.

• Riblja corba - this is the name of the rich fish ear made from different varieties of fish. According to the recipe, at least 10 species of fish are included in the ear, but in fact they are usually limited at best to three varieties. Chorba is very thick, it consists of vegetables, tomato, noodles, hot red pepper, nettle greens and spicy spices. In the resorts of Montenegro, this is one of the favorite and common delicacies that can be tasted not only in the restaurant, but also in the cafe.

• Kajmaḳ (kaymak) - This is a fermented milk product that looks like ice cream. Prepare it from a fatty variety of milk. Kaimak is slightly salted to taste, it can be spread on bread toasts or used as a side dish for meat. Kaimak is also sold in the supermarket, but it is not as good as you can taste by tasting a home-made or restaurant-made dish.

• Vranac (Wranz) - a national drink. This red wine with an original tart taste is spread everywhere and has excellent quality. Having been in Montenegro, you must definitely try it.

• Krstac (kstach) - This is the name of one of the best wines made from white grape varieties. You can try this wine in a cafe or restaurant or purchase in a bottle of factory bottling.

Montenegro is very fond of various pastries - here you can buy it almost everywhere and for every taste. Bakery bake bread, rolls, pizza, pies of various shapes and sizes from puff pastry with a variety of toppings from meat, cheese, chopped spinach and eggs, mushrooms. Fans of sweets can always choose cakes, pastries, baklava with nuts and dried fruits, pancakes with all kinds of sweet fillings, donuts with custard or chocolate, puff pastry with honey and many other sweets.

Among drinks, the most common is considered to be hot natural coffee - here it is customary to drink it at any time of the day. And in cafes and restaurants, you will definitely be offered to try lemonade. They make this drink right in the house only from natural citrus products, by tradition it has a sour taste, and you can add sugar to it as you wish.

If you want to go to Montenegro from Moscow, it is easiest to do this by plane with direct flights. Petrovac is located near two major airports - Tivat and Podgorica.

The distance on the map from Tivat to Petrovac is 38 km, and from Podgorica a little more - 46 km. It is best to choose the airport of arrival of Tivat, since the largest number of flights departs from Moscow there.

In addition to these airports, there is an opportunity to get to Montenegro through the air gate in Dubrovnik, this airport is 70 kilometers from the city of Budva. There are direct regular buses from Budva to Petrovac every half an hour.

The most economical way to get to Petrovac will be by bus from Tivat - the whole journey will take an hour with a little, and the cost will cost no more than 20-25 euros. If you travel from Tivat by car, then you will spend about 40 minutes and 3-3.5 liters of gasoline on the road, which will cost you 5-6 euros. You should not catch a taxi near the airport - it is better to order a transfer through the specialized KiwiTax service with the ability to select the time and car of your preferred class. Such a trip will cost you 35-40 euros, which is much cheaper than the price of a taxi.

To stay in Petrovac during the beach season, apartments, hotels or villas must be booked in advance on special services or by contacting directly. The level of service and cost of living are varied. Here is a list of hotels that, in our opinion, will be the best for relaxation, among them there is an option with a private pool and proximity to the sea.

Located at a distance of 450 meters from the sea. Vacationers can use free parking, a beautiful and large garden, an outdoor pool, a sauna, a barbecue area and a terrace with sea views. It has its own kitchen with all the necessary equipment, the bathrooms are equipped with a hydromassage shower, all rooms are air-conditioned, there is a TV and Internet.

The rooms are soundproofed and adapted to accommodate people with disabilities, as well as guests with pets, if necessary. The property arranges a free airport shuttle service for its guests.

Located on the first line near the beach.

Guests enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. All rooms are equipped with modern TVs and air conditioning. A restaurant and small shops are located on site. The rooms are accessible for people with disabilities. Hotel guests can rent a car. The hotel will transfer a shuttle to the airport. The hotel has rooms for large families, a room for non-smokers, a bridal suite.

The hotel can provide a safe, luggage storage, beach umbrellas and sun loungers - for a fee.

Located on the first line of the beach. The area is surrounded by an olive grove and orange trees.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Going out onto the balcony of the room, one can observe beautiful sea views. Guests can enjoy the on-site bars and sports mini-complexes. The hotel has its own restaurant where you can order breakfast in your room.

It offers vacationers a semi-outdoor pool, sauna and massage room. Near the hotel you can play tennis or bowling.

Located on the coastline in the heart of the sea bay.

For vacationers there is free internet, air conditioning, street car parking, a safe. On the territory of the apartments there is a complex bar-restaurant, where guests order dishes and delivered to their room, if you wish, you can even choose a diet menu. For a fee, you can help arrange car rental, airport pick-ups, diving, fishing.

They are located almost in the center of Petrovac and 800 meters from the beach of Lucice.

All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, it is possible to use a shared or private kitchenette with a dining area. All rooms have a bathtub and some have a spa bath. For guests, a terrace with the possibility of barbecue on it is provided, a convenient playground for children is planned. If necessary, the child can order a nanny.

The administration will help organize diving, fishing, excursions, as well as rent a bicycle and car. Parking for motor vehicles is free of charge. Restaurants, shops and a bus station are within walking distance.

Petrovac is sometimes called the “Russian Ruble”, here you will see many beautiful and convenient buildings, which are located next to the sea. There are expensive accommodation options and budget offers.

Studying the reviews of those people who visited the resort in Petrovac, we can conclude that the rest here is calm and pleasant. Most vacationers come here from Russia, and the rest are Europeans. Russian people feel comfortable here - in hotels and cafes the staff speaks Russian or English, so usually there are no difficulties with understanding.

Hotels and apartments are designed for a small number of guests, which creates a comfortable atmosphere among vacationers. Housing prices are very diverse, but in Petrovac they are higher in any month of the season than in nearby settlements, for example, in Budva. Petrovac differs from other places in that it has a special atmosphere of peace. Life here flows smoothly and leisurely, vacationers leisurely walk along the promenade, drink coffee in cafes and dine in restaurants. The beauty of nature surrounding Petrovac enhances the feeling of peace and comfort.

There are many holy monasteries near Petrovac and people of Christian faith value these places not only for the possibility of a spa holiday, but also for joining the Byzantine ancient culture. A trip here will be an excellent educational tour that will leave an indelible impression on your memory.

It will be pleasant to relax here for those who seek peace and regularity - married couples, older people with grandchildren, newlyweds, couples with small children. If you are looking for activity, adventure and fun, then you have to look for more lively corners of Montenegro. However, most of those who have at least once been on vacation in Petrovac either return here again and again, or plan to do so in the near future. These places fall in love at first sight, and such love lasts forever.

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