Budva - Local and Tourist Information

Budva is the most famous Montenegrin seaside town, located amongst natural beauty and interesting historical sites, which testify about its rich and turbulent past. The Old town of Budva lies on a small peninsula and is surrounded by old city walls remaining from the medieval era of Venetian supremacy. In recent times Budva has become a sophisticated town with elegant art galleries, boutiques, ethnic shops, jeweller shops in particular, known to offer good value. The town is made up of narrow streets and squares with medieval churches, sunny cafes, restaurants offering a mixture of Italian and oriental food, and is lively with locals and tourists. During the summer months Budva turns into an open theatre, with numerous local performances, concerts and shows. Many nightclubs and bars provide a lively nightlife. Additional cultural experience is to visit wonderful monasteries with medieval icons.

The incredibly beautiful coastal part of Budva and its near surroundings is a jewel of Montenegro tourism and it has seventeen beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches. It is scattered with charming coves, dramatic cliffs, islands and reefs. It is a paradise for swimmers, surfers, kite surfers and divers, and also for families with children who want to play in the sand.