Budva Riviera - Adriatic coast, resort area of western Montenegro. As part of the Riviera, many resorts with sandy and pebble beaches with comfortable, gentle entry into the water. The Balkan Peninsula as a whole has a mild climate, and besides the beaches there are other attractions.
What is it and where is it located?
Montenegro is a European state that is located in the south-east with respect to Europe and in the west with respect to the Balkan Peninsula, if we consider the location on the map. This is a many-sided and unique country that combines beautiful mountain landscapes with historical architecture.
The center of Budva Riviera is the small town of Budva. Becici, Sveti Stefan, Rafailovici, Petrovac, Przhno are famous resort towns that have been loved by numerous tourists.
Historically, a settlement called Budva was founded about 2500 years ago. Recent archaeological finds from the territory date back to the 5th century BC. During development, the city passed from the hands of the Serbian feudal lords to the Venetians, which affected the culture and language of the inhabitants.
The townspeople communicated among themselves in the Venetian language practically until the XIX century. As part of Yugoslavia, the town was only after the First World War. Tourism began to actively develop 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 a disaster at all.
As part of independent Montenegro Budva since 2006. Resident local population here is about 13 thousand. Some historical buildings belonging to private buildings are preserved here in the old part of the town. In the new part there are no narrow winding streets, but here the nightlife is raging, there are many hotels, restaurants and bars. To better plan a trip to the Budva Riviera and take into account everything necessary for comfortable movement and accommodation, consider the main nuances concerning this resort.
Climate
The Budva Riviera is characterized as a sunny place, and the rains here are really quite rare. Fans of sunbathing should take into account the presence of mountainous areas, because of the rocks, the time during which you can sunbathe is reduced to 6-7 hours.
The greatest number of sundials goes to the beaches of St. Stephen, they are located in the southern part of the Budva Riviera. The Bay of the Queen’s Beach fits into the land of a wilderness, the edges of which are thick greenery. Therefore, to this area the sun's rays almost do not reach.
Fauna and flora
The beaches of the Budva Riviera intersect with a zone of mountains, which makes the rest comfortable, the heat in this area is almost never. However, when choosing a beach holiday, it is worth considering that local hotels are overcrowded during the season, so you need to plan your vacation in advance.
Most quietly here in May or September - the majority of tourists have not arrived yet or people are leaving. Located in the Budva Riviere comfort. The local flora and fauna are beautiful, so you can have an interesting time on excursions. At the end of 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 the family.
The temperature of the Adriatic Sea in May will be still cold - +18 degrees, so this period is not suitable for swimming.The warmest water is by the end of June, but at this time it is hot in Montenegro - +24; +25 degrees. But if a resort vacation is included in the plans, then the most popular places are Yaz and Becici.
Beaches
The main gem of the region is considered Petrovac town. It is famous for a combination of beautiful bays with comfortable sandy beaches. Here you can admire the olive trees, the groves of which are tight to the seaside mountains. For a relaxing holiday, people choose Lučice Beach, since there are practically no waves here.
If you need them, for the rest it is worth considering the Bolyaritsa bay. The terrain is wild, overgrown with greenery, and the bottom is rocky. On the water surface, waves often rise, followed by the curious from the side.
Resort town Beci has at its disposal a beach length of about 3.5 km. Who knows about his whereabouts, speaks of the shore, as the cleanest. The zone is considered private, since it is here that the largest number of hotels, including private villas, is located. During the season there are many tourists. Next to Becici is located resort Rafailovich, and from this place you can book many excursions, including in Albania and Italy.
Hotels
As in any other resort area, local hotels have a popularity rating, as well as a division according to budget.
- Hotel Braceralocated in the city of Budva, received the most reviews. The average price for overnight stays here is 3,650 rubles per person. The service is rated as excellent, and you can get here on your own car, as it is where to leave. In addition to free private parking, the hotel can boast of having a spa and free Wi-Fi. The staff is described as responsible, and the breakfasts are very tasty. On the comfortable loggia you can watch the endless sunset in the evenings, and the famous Slovenska beach is only 200 meters away.
- Hotel Adria gathered a little less reviews, and the average cost of overnight is higher here - 4700 rubles. It is 350 meters from the beach, but there is a cozy terrace where you can sunbathe. The hotel is closest to the old part of Budva, so lovers of excursions to local attractions come here.
- Hotel Riva located in the town of Petrovac near the beach. Famous for the local bar with excellent wines, cleanliness of the interior decorations, beautiful terrace.
- Hotel Hermes Budva one of the newest in the city of Budva, not yet very famous, but who visited 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 - collected the largest number of positive reviews among low-cost recreation. The town 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.
Most of the high-rise hotels located in the city of Budva, for those who like to retire, the riviera offers rental houses and villas, of which there are a great many throughout the territory.
Rental of houses and villas
Private houses and villas are willingly purchased in private ownership, as well as rented out. The average cost of services - from 180 to 500 euros, the most expensive to rent during 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 are usually several bedrooms, and guests can accommodate in an amount of from 4 to 10 people. The area of houses is different, there are both cozy little houses and luxurious mansions with an area of up to 400 square meters. meters For example, a villa in the city of Petrovac has 5 bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 11 guests.
Swimming pool, sea view, barbecue, BBQ, sun loungers and umbrellas, terrace - all these are standard services of all such recreational facilities. Living is provided equipped kitchen, dishes. The villas are located far from the beaches, as the first zone is occupied by hotels, but in the courtyards there are always equipped swimming pools.The minimum rental period for villas is usually limited to a week.
Small holiday homes with terraces are no less popular huge mansions. For example, the cost of one of these, located near the beach Rafailovici, costs from 290 euros at the beginning of the season and 600 euros to its closure. Among the services - dining area, TV. Guests are offered separate rooms with equipped shower.
sights
The old town of Budva is one of the most famous landmarks of the area.. The population is average, the infrastructure is assessed as good, there is practically no crime on the streets. The old town is located close to the center, and its historical value is quite high.
The second most popular attraction - St. Stephen's Island. The terrain is estimated as average for transport accessibility, but it cannot be called secluded. The security of the visit is high, and the views from the island are very beautiful.
Another island that is a popular attraction is St. Nikola Island. The transport accessibility of this place is estimated satisfactorily, however, there are always a lot of guests. Tourists appreciate the opening views and interesting visits.
If you do not want to go anywhere, relaxing in Budva, you can find many interesting sights. For example, the local Citadel is an ancient fortress that was once the largest and most impregnable. Today it is a popular monument of architecture, where it is always crowded, various excursion programs are held.
Being in Budva, you can not ignore the monument, which is popularly called the "dancer". Photographs of the sculpture are ubiquitous among users and serve as evidence of a visit to the resort town.
Another popular place of pilgrimage - Holy Trinity Church, which is located in the center of the Old Town and invariably attracts the attention of lovers of architectural attractions. The style of construction is Byzantine, and the years of construction are 1798-1804.
Infrastructure
Transportation Budva Riviera - is primarily a well-developed bus network. On public buses you can go around all the local attractions. Transport differs comfortable, goes often, routes are convenient.
The central traffic interchange - Budva bus station. From here you can depart to any city in this Balkan country. The bus station is distinguished by a cozy exterior and interior, located on Popa Jola Zeca. The shortest route to it: from the Slavic beach on Filipa Kovacevica street. You can easily get to the local map or by asking for help from any Montenegrin person.
The bus station is equipped on the principle of a mini-park or contact zoo. There is a lot of greenery, there is a fountain, deer roam, there are hares, ducks, and other animals. Admission is free, so who has small children, it is curious to just go on a tour. On the territory of the bus station there is a cafe, a tourist office and a post office.
From here, not only shuttle buses between cities, but also international flights depart. The most popular destinations in the capital of Montenegro are Podgorica, the cities of Kotor and Petrovac. Buses depart every quarter of an 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 along the route Budva - Becici - Rafailovici. For 2 euros you can ride on the beaches of Threshno and Ploce.
For the convenience of tourists, all the signs with the schedules are placed right at the stops, and they are English-speaking. In addition to the bus service in the Budva Riviera, a network of rental cars is developed.
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