Budva
Budva has a small walled old town on a headland and the country's busiest beach strip either side of it. It is the loudest place in Montenegro in high summer and very quiet the rest of the year. Sveti Stefan, the photogenic island hotel village, is fifteen minutes down the coast.
How long to stay
June and September for swimming without peak-season crowds.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Budva yet
Is Budva right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Budva is known for.
Great for
- Nightlife
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Budva old town
Entrance €5.50 · VerifiedBudva
A compact walled quarter on a headland with a citadel, three churches and a ring of sea walls.
Sveti Stefan
Free entry · VerifiedBudva
A fortified islet linked by a causeway, now a private resort, most often visited as a viewpoint from the coastal road.
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Popular activities
Coastal kayak to Sveti Nikola
Paddle to the island off Budva with time to swim.