All about Petrovac in Montenegro

Montenegro is one of the countries of South-Eastern 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 form the mountainous areas, the second part forms the territory of the sea coast washed by the Adriatic Sea, and between these parts is the central lowland area.

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

Petrovac is a urban-type resort village located on the sea coast of the Budva Riviera, which is well known for its wonderful beaches. Montenegro is considered an ecologically clean country.

A distinctive feature of this resort is that it has a healing sea air.. Olive and pine groves are located around the city, and you will find exotic plants everywhere - tangerine trees, kiwi, figs, palm trees and oleanders grow in the city. The resort is very well located in a small sea bay, where it is protected on both sides from cold winds and bad weather by high mountain ranges. It is because of this location on the beach creates a pleasant microclimate - The weather here is mostly warm, windless and sunny.

Petrovac belongs to the municipality of Budva, and the number of inhabitants inhabiting it ranges from 1500-2000 people. In summer, the small town comes to life because of the influx of tourists. On the territory of Petrovac there are two beaches - Lučice and the 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 cramped here. The beach itself is sandy-pebble, the sand has a reddish tinge, and the pebbles are small but sharp. The entrance to the water is smooth, without sudden drops, 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 locker rooms, where professional rescuers constantly watch the bathing people from the tower.

Entrance to the beach is freeyou have the choice of relaxing on your beach towel or renting a deck chair and umbrella for about 10-15 euros. There is car parking in front of the beach and, if you wish, for a small fee you can get the opportunity to drive straight to the beach 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-planned embankment runs along the sea coast and rests on a small pier - from here you can go on a small voyage on a small boat and see other cities and beaches of Montenegro.

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

The beach Lučice has a length of 200 meters. Although it is smaller in size, some vacationers love it more for the reason that the pebbles there are small and round in shape. During the summer season there is much less rest on this beach. There are no large restaurants on the coastal territory, only small but pleasant places in the form of a cafe. And if you order food or drinks from them, they can give you a deck chair and an umbrella for free.

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

The infrastructure of Petrovac includes a post office, a police station, a medical center, several churches, a grocery market, a supermarket and many cafes and restaurants for every taste, there is even a nightclub 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-kept in the Budva Riviera.

The weather in the resort of Petrovac has its advantages - in the year here about 300 days are sunny. Even in the off-season it is nice to be here and enjoy the fresh air, the sun and the beautiful sea landscapes.

Table of air and water temperature on the beach by months of the year

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

The climate of the Mediterranean is very mild and beneficial, even a hot summer people tolerate here easily. Montenegro is divided into three climatic zones: the part that borders the sea has a Mediterranean climate, in mountainous areas the climate is, accordingly, mountainous, and in the central part of the country the climate is moderately continental. In mountainous areas, the winter temperature can drop to minus marks, whereas in the coastal part of the country it has a positive trend.

In Petrovac, there are not only beaches. If you love outdoor activities, then you will be interested in the sights of the city, which will be informative entertainment for both adult tourists and holidaymakers with children. Walking around the city, you will see how oddly there are combined oaks and pines growing next to palm trees.

First time visiting Petrovac, start exploring the city, passing along its famous 3 km long pedestrian road called the “health trail”. Walking slowly, you can breathe the clear pine and sea air, heading for Rezevici. On your way you will meet 3 pedestrian tunnels that pass inside the coastal cliffs. Go inside more boldly - although the tunnels have a long length, they are well illuminated inside with electric lamps.

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

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

Inside the fortress works Museum of Fine ArtsThere are rare ancient samples of Roman mosaics, paintings, and on the walls of the fortress there are Byzantine medieval paintings. The museum exhibits that date back to the III century BC.

On the viewing platform you will see a memorable stella, which was built after the Second World War in honor of the soldiers who fell, defending their homeland. On the perimeter of the observation deck once located guns, aimed muzzle toward the sea and designed to protect the city from uninvited guests. Now only one such tool remains in its place.

On the territory of the Venetian fortress there is a large restaurant and the only night club Castello in the whole city, where behind thick walls noisy discos take place. This club is known throughout Montenegro, as well-known pop performances take place here, popular DJs work.

Monastery complex - orthodox GradišteIt is located 4 kilometers from Petrovac and is considered one of the largest and most important 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 the Cathedral of St. Sava, 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, all the paintings on the walls are dedicated to saints Savva and Simeon, and on the northern side of the building there is the face of Mary of Egypt, popularly referred to as the “Petit Shopkeeper”. 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 will have more breast milk for feeding the child.

In the center of the monastery complex is located St. Nicholas Churchwhere, in addition to icons, all the walls and ceilings are painted with ancient frescoes. Built next to the cemetery small church in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. Inside this church there are also ancient frescoes with the faces of saints.

At all times of its existence, up to the Second World War, the monastery devoted much effort and attention to teaching children who came to study from all the environs. The holy places suffered greatly during the First and Second World Wars. However, the cultural heritage of Montenegro was restored by contemporaries and today it is protected by UNESCO. Monastery Gradište today is the current male holy abode of the Orthodox community of Serbia.

The Island of Holy Week (in translation 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 island, a small wooden chapel was built.According to an old local legend, the inhabitants 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 rebuilt again. Now this place is a sacred talisman for all sailors and a favorite entertainment for tourists. Boats and catamarans with tourists, who come to the chapel and ring the bell from the bottom of the heart, constantly moor to the island.

The monastery complex Rezhevichi is a male Orthodox monastery located near the town of Petrovac at the foot of Mount Voshtanitsa. 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 outbuildings, and around the monastery there is an old olive grove.

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, and later other buildings were added, in particular, St. Stephen’s Church was erected, which was later lost during the battle with the Turks. Later in its place a new temple of the Holy Trinity was erected.

The monastery complex was significantly damaged during the Second World War and the earthquake in the late 70s of the last century. After a long restoration work the buildings were restored. and are now under the protection of UNESCO.

The main values ​​of this monastery are the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, created in the XVI century, the Ritual Cross, created in the XVIII century, the Fourth Gospel of the XVIII century and the tabernacle of the middle of the XIX century. Near the monastery is located observation deck in the form of terraces, lined with stone - This is a favorite place for newlyweds who are crowned in the temple and go here to admire the beautiful landscape.

In addition to local attractions, from Petrovac there is an opportunity to go on excursions in other directions. The most popular topics of such entertainment may be the following:

• informative bus tour of the city of Budva;

• inspection of the Bay of Kotor;

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

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

• excursion to the National Park Lovcen;

• excursion tour with wine tasting at the Plantage Winery;

• inspection of mountain canyons and the Morocz Monastery;

• paragliding over the coast and Budva;

• diving and sea fishing on the yacht;

• jeep safari in the most beautiful places in Montenegro.

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

Most often you can catch predatory fish here, but you can also find sea bass, wolffish, scorpion fish, lizard-horns and many other species of sea creatures.

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 added to the dishes, the composition of ingredients and preparation style were slightly changed, and the result was a delicious and original national Montenegrin cuisine.

Food in Montenegro is based on fresh vegetables, fish, meat, dairy products and olive oil. In the country use of GMO products is prohibitedtherefore, there is no need to worry about the quality of the ingredients in the dishes.

What is best to try during the holiday resort.

• Njeguški pršut (Negushsky prshut) - so called dried or smoked meat ham from pork or beef. The meat is dried in the sun and in order to be ready for eating, 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 prshut served as a snack, which is cut into literally transparent pieces.

• Pljeskavica (pleskavitsa) - an incredibly large meat patty, which can reach a diameter of 15-20 cm. To make it easier to eat, make a meat patty flat. It is very common in Montenegro, and you can buy splashes everywhere. With a chop make burgers, and if you want to fry and eat it with a side dish, you can buy a semi-finished product in the store and ask them to grill it. This service will surprise no one and it is provided to the buyer for free. Splash is a very satisfying and tasty dish.

• Riblja corba (Ribba Chorba) - so called rich fish soup, made from different varieties of fish. Prescription in the ear includes at least 10 species of fish, but in fact, usually limited to at best three varieties. Chorba is very thick, it consists of vegetables, tomato, noodles, red hot peppers, nettle greens and spicy spices. The resorts of Montenegro is one of the favorite and popular delicacies, which can be enjoyed not only in the restaurant, but also in the cafe.

• Kajmaḳ (kaymak) - It is a fermented milk product that looks like ice cream. Prepare it from a fat grade of milk. To taste, kaymak is slightly salty, it can be spread on bread toasts or used as a side dish for meat. Kaymak is also sold in the supermarket, but to taste it is not as good as you can be sure of when trying a home or restaurant cooking dish.

• Vranac (vranets) - national drink. This red wine with a distinctive tart flavor is common everywhere and has excellent quality. Having been in Montenegro, you should definitely try it.

• Krstac (by the way) - so called one of the best wines made from white grapes. You can try this wine in a cafe or restaurant or purchase it in a bottle of factory bottling.

Montenegro is very fond of various pastries - here you can buy it almost everywhere and for every taste. Bakeries bake bread, buns, pizza, pies of various shapes and sizes from puff pastry with a variety of fillers from meat, cheese, chopped spinach and eggs, mushrooms. Lovers of sweets will always be able to choose their own cakes, cakes, baklava with nuts and dried fruits, pancakes with all sorts of sweet fillings, donuts with custard or chocolate, puff tulum with honey and many other sweets.

Among beverages, hot natural coffee is considered the most common - it is customary to drink it here at any time of the day. And in the cafes and restaurants you will definitely be offered to try lemonade. They make this drink directly in the institution only from natural citrus products, according to 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 it by plane on direct flights. Petrovac is located close to two major airports - Tivat and Podgorica.

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

In addition to these airports, it is possible to get to Montenegro. through the air gate in DubrovnikThis airport is located 70 kilometers from the city of Budva.From Budva to Petrovac, there are direct shuttle buses every half hour.

The most economical way to get to Petrovac will be a trip from Tivat by bus - the whole journey will take more than an hour, and at a 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. Catching a taxi near the airport is not worth it - it’s better to order a transfer with a choice of time and car of your preferred class through a specialized KiwiTax service. This 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 a holiday, among them there is an option with a private pool and close proximity to the sea.

Located at a distance of 450 meters from the sea. Vacationers can enjoy free parking, a beautiful and large garden, an outdoor pool, a sauna, a barbecue area and a terrace overlooking the seascapes. It has its own kitchen with all the necessary equipment, the bathrooms are equipped with a hydromassage shower, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV and internet are at your service.

The rooms have good sound insulation and are adapted to accommodate people with disabilities, as well as guests with pets. The administration organizes a free transfer from and to the airport for its guests.

Located on the first line near the beach.

Guests can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi, all rooms are equipped with modern TVs and air conditioning. The hotel has a restaurant and small shops. Rooms are accessible for disabled people. Hotel guests can rent a car. A transfer to the airport will be provided by the hotel for an extra charge.. The hotel has rooms for large families, a room for those who do not smoke, a bridal suite.

The hotel can provide safety deposit boxes, luggage storage, beach umbrellas and sun beds for a fee.

Located on the beachfront. The area is surrounded by olive grove and orange trees.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Going out on the balcony of the room, you can watch the beautiful seascapes. Guests can use the bars and sports mini-complexes on site. The hotel has its own restaurant where you can order breakfast in your room.

It offers guests a semi-open-air swimming 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 provided free internet, air conditioning, outdoor car parking, safe. On the territory of the apartment there is a bar-restaurant complex, from where guests order dishes and with delivery to their rooms, if there is a desire, you can even choose a diet menu here. For a separate fee you can help arrange a car rental, meeting from the airport, diving, fishing.

Located almost in the center of Petrovac and 800 meters from the beach Lucice.

All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, you have the opportunity to use a common or its kitchenette with a dining area. All rooms have a bathtub, and some bathtubs have a hydromassage unit. For vacationers, there is a terrace with the possibility of cooking a barbecue on it, a convenient playground for children is planned.If necessary, the child can order a nanny here.

The administration will help arrange diving, fishing, excursions, as well as rent a bike and a car. Parking for motorists is provided free of charge. In walking distance there are restaurants, shops and bus station.

The town of Petrovac is sometimes called the “Russian Rublevka”, here you will see many beautiful and comfortable buildings that are located near 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. The bulk of holidaymakers 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 there is usually no difficulty with understanding.

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

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

It will be a pleasure to rest here for those who are looking for peace and tranquility - married couples, older people with grandchildren, newlyweds, couples with small children. If you are looking for vigorous activity, adventure and fun, then you will have to look for more lively corners of Montenegro. However, most of those people who have spent their holidays in Petrovac at least once, either return here again and again, or plan to do it in the near future. These places fall in love at first sight, and such love lasts forever.

On the impressions of the rest, see below.