By air
Tivat Airport (TIV), ~20 km by road
Europe · Montenegro
Budva, Montenegro
A lively beach town around a compact walled old town
Getting there
Best time to visit
June to September — hot, sunny beach weather
Don't miss
Budva Old Town
Mogren Beach
Sveti Stefan
Jaz Beach
Things to do
Beach days
Swimming
Boat trips along the Budva Riviera
Evening walks in the old town
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Nick Savchenko · CC BY-SA 2.0
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen, light evening clothes
A quieter corner
The quiet coves of Przno, a small fishing village a short way down the coast
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Budva?
June to September — hot, sunny beach weather. What to pack: Swimwear, sunscreen, light evening clothes.
How do I get to Budva?
Fly into Tivat Airport (TIV), ~20 km by road.
What is there to do in Budva?
Beach days, swimming, boat trips along the Budva Riviera, evening walks in the old town. A quieter find: The quiet coves of Przno, a small fishing village a short way down the coast.
What should I eat in Budva?
Grilled fish, octopus salad, black risotto, Njeguši ham with local cheese.
About Budva
- Coastal
Where it is
Budva lies on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, at the centre of a stretch of beaches and coves known as the Budva Riviera.
History
Budva is one of the oldest settlements on the eastern Adriatic, with roots in the ancient Greek and Roman world. Like much of this coast it was ruled by Venice for several centuries, and its walled old town took its present shape in that period. The town was heavily damaged by the 1979 earthquake and later restored, while tourism grew strongly from the late 20th century.
People
Montenegrin is spoken in Budva, and in summer the town fills with visitors from across Europe, while the old town keeps its narrow streets, small churches and cafes.
Known for
- The walled old town on a small peninsula
- Sandy and pebble beaches along the Riviera
- Summer nightlife
- Views of the islet of Sveti Stefan
Did you know?
Sveti Stefan, just south of Budva, was a fortified fishing village on an islet that was turned into a hotel resort in the mid-20th century.
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