Rafailovichi is a resort-type village. Its territory is small, mostly tourists come here. There are all conditions for a comfortable and unforgettable vacation. In the village there are many shops, bars and restaurants. If you go to the resort with children, then for them in this place there will be a lot of hobbies.
Description
Rafailovici is a resort in Montenegro. It is located near Becici, located 3 km from the old town of Budva. The village is famous for the beach, which is considered the best in the whole country. The stretch of golden sand passes for 2 km near the shore of the Adriatic Sea. People on the waterfront are attracted by street vendors and tour guides.
The resort is very calm, so it is suitable for holidays with children. You can find accommodation close to the sea. Rafailoviches call a place for fishermen. The fishing season starts in October and ends in May. It is a large center for tourists, which consists of private houses of small size, hotels and inns. The roofs of houses are presented in different colors. They are located close to each other.
About 15 years ago not a single person lived in this place. Currently, the village has a large number of residents. For those who love to rest on the sea, Rafailoviches will become a real dream. It is very quiet and peaceful, and guests are received at the highest level. Beaches in Rafailovich large number. The coastline is divided into small beaches, whose length is 15 meters.
Admission to almost all beaches is free, and they are not particularly different from each other.
Climate features
The best time to relax is mid-summer and early autumn. The weather is good, the temperature reaches up to +30 degrees. During this period, a small amount of precipitation falls. In Rafailovichi very warm sea. The water temperature reaches 26 degrees. Swimming in this sea is one delight. The number of sunny days per year is about 30.
The air temperature difference during the day for a year is 22 degrees. The climate is very mild due to the sea. December is considered the coldest winter month. The air temperature during this period is only + 9 ° C. The warmest month of the year is August. The temperature during this time period is + 30 ° C. The beach season lasts about six months - from June to October. The temperature of the sea during these months can reach up to 27 degrees Celsius.
Important! Do not go on a trip in December. During this period, there is a large amount of rain in Rafailovici. The largest monthly rainfall is 144 mm.
Where to stay?
Many hotels in Rafailovici are on the edge of the beach. It is worth considering the most popular options.
- Obala Plus located a few meters from the shore of the beach. From the underground corridor, extended to the beach Kamenovo, walk exactly 10 minutes. Nearby there is a very large number of restaurants and various cafes. The hotel is located close to sea level. Facility staff are very polite and courteous. The hotel has 5 floors and more than 96 rooms for recreation.
- Hotel La Mer is a short distance from the beach. The downside is that there is no parking space on site. La Mer is a three star hotel. The length from the hotel to the sea is about 250 meters. The nearest supermarket is 50 meters away. In the midst of rest here a huge number of people rest.
- Hotel Meduza located 50 meters from the shore.The structure is like a mansion. On the ground floor there is a bar. Nearby is a small number of restaurants and supermarkets.
Apartments in Rafailovici are not very expensive. You can rent a house at the best price. Not only hotel rooms are rented, but also small-sized houses. They are often surrounded by hydrangeas, and the staff is very polite and helpful. Consider the best of them.
- The best option is the apartment complex With sea view, located in the village of Rafailovici. This is a district part of Budva. At a distance of 6 km is the city of Budva. From the window you can see the beautiful sea. The building where the apartments are located, was built recently, in 2017. Tourists can use there free Wi-Fi. The apartment has one bedroom and a living room. It has a flat-screen TV. The kitchen has an oven and microwave.
- Tanja Apartments located at a distance of 50 m from the sea. There you can enjoy free internet and kitchen. Services for guests include air conditioning and TV.
- LOFT Apartments are 4 minutes walk from the sea. They are located in the town of Becici. Tourists can use free internet, air conditioning, TV, kitchen, dishwasher.
- Apartmani Ilic Apartments 5 minutes walk to the sea. They are located in the village of Bichichi. There is a terrace with a beautiful sea view. Few apartments have a living room and a loggia.
Important! In Rafailovici there is an opportunity to rent a house as well, and it is possible not to leave an advance payment for it, you just need to book the apartment in advance.
sights
Monuments of nature are the virtues of Rafailoviches. Big and beautiful mountains, where a lot of greens grow, are located on the coast. The landscape of stones is simply beautiful, but you must beware of falling stones. Places with warnings are installed in such places. In Rafailovici there was never a rockfall.
When there are a lot of people on the beach, some vacationers go to the nearby Kamenovo place. The road goes through the tunnel. Kamenovo is a landmark of local residents. It looks like a corridor that was cut down in a rock. The road to the tunnel is short - only 5 minutes. The cave is well equipped. There is even lighting.
On the shore of Kamenovo, you can relax and unwind. This place is a lot of sports platforms. They have the opportunity to play volleyball, tennis and mini golf.
In Kamenevo, there is an aqua park for the child, and the waterway cableway is open for adults; they can have a good rest by walking along it.
On the other hand, the Rafailovici beach smoothly passes into the Becici coastal zone. He is very famous and famous. It has showers and a toilet. The beach attracts the attention with yellow sand. Here rests a huge number of visitors. At their service are cafes, bars, water rides and sun loungers for relaxing.
After a rest by the sea in Rafailovici it would be nice to go to Budva. It can be reached by train for tourists, which stops at each hotel. Some campers go there on foot. The road is very long and takes about 2 hours, but you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Montenegrin coast.
There you can go on a regular bus. They go very often. In 30 minutes you can reach the city. There it would be nice to look at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Podmaine monastery. One of the good options would be to go to the nearest settlements with an excursion.
Can visit Ostrog temple. It was built at high altitude and is located above the sea. Many people believe that the relics of Vasily Ostrogsky are in the temple, which have some power. They can cure any disease. Those who love nature can visit the canyons of the Morac and Tara rivers.
Become popular and walks on the sea to Petrovac. This tour lasts all day. Thanks to it, it is possible to compare different beaches of Montenegro. The most famous of which is Royal. It is located on the island of St. Stephen.
The most beautiful bay in the world is Boka Kotorska. It was included in many tourist routes in Montenegro. You can visit the valley of 18 lakes. The tour is interesting and fascinating. A characteristic feature of Montenegro is that water bodies are highly concentrated.
Locals say that such a large number of interesting and beautiful lakes do not look in any other place.
Most likely, this is an exaggeration, but the beauty of these places convinces us to believe in the exclusivity of natural monuments on the Montenegrin coast.
In the middle of summer Rafailoviches have the opportunity to travel. You can go on a boat on the island of St. Nicholaswhich is often called hawaii. This place is especially loved by couples due to the romantic atmosphere. Nearby is a good beach called "Rafailovici", which acquired in honor of the Montenegrin resort. On the beach is incredibly beautiful. He enjoys great fame among bathing populations. Tourists come here from all over the world. The beach is not very large, its length is only 450 meters.
You can go to the village Rafailovici. This place is reserved specifically for the resort. Located near the fishing village. The infrastructure there is very developed. Nearby are hotels, various shops, restaurants and bars. In this place a lot of sports centers. The most famous restaurant in the village - "Three Fishermen." It attracts all lovers of fish.
Near the village are famous for their name "Layered rocks." They will add sophistication to the beach of their stones. This beach attracts especially those. who likes to swim underwater. The seabed is very flat. There are a lot of mammals and fish.
Leisure for tourists
In the village there are many institutions that focus on lovers of fish food and seafood, and there are many restaurants that offer meat dishes. Near the coast there are a large number of different cafes. In this village, a large promenade with a beach for recreation. On the waterfront there is a good restaurant. It has live music. In addition to fish dishes, they cook chicken with vegetables and various salads. For children, you can order very tasty desserts.
Nearby is the famous restaurant "Alexander". It is located on the first floor in a hotel complex with the same name. The waiters there are very slow, but this feature is felt throughout Montenegro. Rich tourists can go to Restaurant Dukley Lounge. It is considered the best on the coast due to the magnificent view of the sea. But prices are much higher here than in other places.
In the village there are grocery stores, and you can also see a lot of tents. If large purchases are planned, then it’s worth going to Becici and Budva. In Kamenovo there is a corridor in the form of a cave. There is a small market. It provides the opportunity to purchase vegetables and fruits at a lower price.
Entertainment as such in Rafailovich no. The resort in this place is quite small. He is very quiet and calm. But if a tourist loves rest and entertainment, then he can go to “rave Budva”. Before it, walk about 20 minutes on foot. There are discos and nightclubs. The most famous discotheque is Top Hill.
For food you can go to the supermarkets Mega Market and Idea. They are pretty close. Nearby there is parking for cars. You can rent all the necessary equipment for diving and other entertainment in the water.
Beach holiday
From the end of summer to the beginning of autumn there are always a lot of people on the beach in the village of Rafailovici. There are three zones - one sandy and two rocky. On the sandy zone it is good to relax with children, the sea is very warm, it is of small depth. Water is much cleaner when compared to the beach of stones. Entrance to the beach is completely free.
Stony places are suitable for people who are not afraid of water and can swim.
At a short distance are shopping stalls. There you can buy a towel, an umbrella and a sunbed. All accessories can not buy, and rent. In the village of Rafailovici there is a large number of descents and ascents. To reach the beach, you need to go through a lot of narrow and winding streets. In the summer, they grow a lot of flowers and different greenery. The beach of sand gradually becomes Becici.
How to get there?
The nearest airport to this place is located in Tivat. You can get from it to your destination by taxi. You will have to pay about 25 € for this. The road will be short, it takes about 20 minutes. There is another option. To the desired station can be reached by bus. From him, already transfer to a bus that goes straight to the village.
This resort can be reached from any city located near the Black Sea coast. There is no bus station in this place. The nearest is located in Becici. Buses go there from different cities, sometimes you have to do a transfer. From Budva you can come to the resort by train for tourists. He stops at every hotel.
Reviews
Reviews about the rest is not always positive. For vacationers in the late summer, the water seemed very cold - only +19 degrees. Tourists also complain that there are no shops in the village where you can buy normal food. In small shops, prices are very expensive, meals in cafes are very expensive. Some had to travel constantly to Becici, because everything costs 2 times more in Rafailovich. Rest is suitable only for rich people.
Tourists liked the fact that the sea is very salty. Gold and silver are much cheaper than everywhere. For recreation, it is advised to go to Budva. It is better not to go on an excursion to the canyons of the Taro and Marac, because there is nothing to watch there. Rest is boring and unreasonably expensive.
Someone says that Rafailovici is a romantic holiday. It is very beautiful, many attractions. Tourists also note that this place is calm and not crowded. It is good to come here to relax alone, without children. Rest is more suitable for older people.
Also note the beautiful view from the hotel to the mountains and the sea. On the beach at the height of the season it can be crowded because of the large crowds, but here you can enjoy the peace and tranquility in May. Praise the restaurant "Three Fishermen", because there are quite low prices for food. Very praise hotel Obala Plus. Around it are very beautiful courtyards, magnificent trees grow. There is also a good promenade and various bars and discos. Loved the restaurant in the hotel "Monaco". It serves delicious mussels in a wine sauce.
See more in the next video about the features of rest in Rafailovici.