Budva is a Montenegrin town on the Adriatic Sea, known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. The coastal area around Budva called the Budva riviera.
Budva, Montenegro Monterrasol private car tours to
Budva, Montenegro Monterrasol private car tours to
Budva, Montenegro Monterrasol private car tours to
Budva, Montenegro Monterrasol private car tours to
Budva, Montenegro Monterrasol private car tours to
Tivat - Known for beach, coastal town, marina, orthodox cathedral.
Last updated on: 30 March 2020
Budva description
The Old Town of Budva is situated on a rocky peninsula, on the southern end of Budva field. Archaeological evidence suggests that Illyrian settlement was formed on the site of the Old Town before Greek colonization of the Adriatic. While the site was permanently settled since Roman era, most of existing city walls and buildings were erected during the Venetian rule.
The entire town is encircled with defensive stone walls. The fortifications of Budva are typical of the Medieval walled cities of the Adriatic, complete with towers, embrasures, fortified city gates and a citadel.
The main city gate is Porta di Terra Ferma, the grand entry to the city from the west. There are also four more gates on the north wall, facing Budva marina, and one small gate facing the southwestern beach.
The layout of the town is roughly orthogonal, although many streets deviate from the grid, resulting in somewhat irregular pattern, with many piazzas connected with narrow streets. Today, the entire city within the walls is pedestrian-only. Its narrow cobbled streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops.
The town citadel is situated on the southern tip of the city. Originally known as Castle of St Mary, fortification was continually rebuilt and expanded through Middle Ages, reaching its final form during the Austro-Hungarian rule. The sea-facing 160m long ramparts of the citadel, complete with eastern and western towers, are intricately connected to the rest of the city walls. Austrian stone barracks form the most prominent structure within the castle, separating the citadel from the rest of the walled city. Ruins of the Santa Maria de Castello church, after which the entire complex was originally named, are located within the citadel.
Budva is home to the Adriatic Fair (Jadranski sajam), the only specialized exhibition venue in Montenegro. It hosts numerous trade fairs throughout the year, including the only auto show in Montenegro, held annually in autumn.
Gambling tourism is also popular in Budva, as many hotels have attached casinos. Maestral hotel and casino in Pržno are particularly popular among international gamblers, but other large hotels have also attracted players from European countries. The 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale is partly set in the eponymous casino in the fictional Montenegrin Hotel Splendide.
Budva Carnival is a three day long festive event in Budva, happening annually during late April or early May. It has been organized every year since 2003, and although a recent carnival, it has attracted significant attention.
Budva related tours
We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Budva during multiday private car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Budva.
We have developed several tours that visiting this beautiful place. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
tour destinations: Bar, Blagaj, Budva, Dajbabe, Kotor, Kravica, Međugorje, Mostar, Nikšić, Ostrog, Perast, Podgorica, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Stolac, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Zavala
During this all seasons 8 days tour we going to explore 2 countries, Montenegro and Bosnia&Herzegovina. We will pick you up in Tivat, small town with airport in Montenegro. Within this tour we will visit UNESCO town Kotor, cute coastal village Perast, meet Trebinje, the southernmost town of Bosnia&Herzegovina, visit one of its winery and close located old monastery Tvrdoš; on the way to historic town Mostar we will travel through and see fortress Stolac, dervish monastery Blagaj, and another old monastery built in partially in cave; we will visit natural beauty Kravica waterfalls, fortified town Pocitelj built in 13th century; we will walk in the capital of Bosnia&Herzegovina, multicultural city Sarajevo; on the territory of Montenegro we will visit famous Ostrog monastery built in along the vertical cliff, and another one old small monastery with unusual frescos located in cave; we will walk in streets of ancient town Old Bar, and before we finish our tour in Tivat, we will meet coastal town Budva, full of many narrow streets surrounded by stone walls.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
tour destinations: Blagaj, Budva, Dajbabe, Kotor, Kravica, Međugorje, Mostar, Nikšić, Ostrog, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Tivat, Trebinje, Tvrdoš
This year round tour will pass through 2 neighbors countries of Croatia: Bosnia and Montenegro. During this multi-day tour we will visit main attractions of both countries: old towns include medieval town Kotor which is UNESCO place, climb old ottoman empire fortresses, visit old monasteries.
At first days of tour our aim will be to reach famous town Mostar. On the way to Mostar, after passing border controls, we will visit Blagaj dervish monastery. This night we will sleep in Mostar, and next day will visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, watch wonderful waterfalls in Kravice natural park, and climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Počitelj.
Next day will bring us to the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, multicultural Sarajevo. We will walk over Sarajevo historical streets and Sarajevo market, and
sleep this night also in Sarajevo.
After night in Sarajevo, we will move to Trebinje, the southernmost Bosnia and Herzegovina town, and visit located nearby Tvrdos monastery, Trebinje cathedral and walk over historical center of Trebinje.
At next day, after sleep in Trebinje, we going to Montenegro. After border crossing, we will visit Niksic cathedral and the main attraction of this day will be 17th century Ostrog monastery, carved almost entirety in a vertically positioned mountain cliff. The night we will spend in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.
After sleep in Podgorica, we will visit monastery Dajbabe which was built within a natural cave. Our next destination is coastal town Budva, where we will walk over his narrow medieval streets. Here in Budva we will stay for night.
Next day after sleep in Budva we will visit UNESCO town Kotor, full of spirit of Venetian empire. If we're strong enough to survive climbing 1350 steps to a height of 1200 meters, we will be awarded to visit Kotor Fortress or otherwise known as The Castle of San Giovanni. If we can do it, we will admire amazing views over the city and harbor. After enjoy Kotor, we will move to neighbor town Tivat, famous with his worldwide recognized marina for mega yachts.
After take a rest and slepp in Tivat, we will start our way back via coastal road of Kotor bay, pass border controls and continue our way already by Croatian territory. On the way, we will pass few nice beaches so at summer time we always can stop and refresh in crystal clear water of Mediterranean sea.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
tour destinations: Blagaj, Budva, Dajbabe, Kotor, Kravica, Međugorje, Mostar, Nikšić, Ostrog, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Slano, Stolac, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Zavala
All seasons route from Dubrovnik to discover Bosnia and Montenegro. Visit UNESCO town Kotor, Ostrog monastery, Sarajevo, Mostar, Trebinje. Meet fortresses, monasteries, old towns and cave.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro
tour destinations: Bar, Blagaj, Budva, Dajbabe, Doboj, Jajce, Kotor, Kravica, Maglaj, Međugorje, Mostar, Nikšić, Ostrog, Perast, Podgorica, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Stolac, Tešanj, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Zavala
During this out of season 12 days tour we going to explore 2 countries, Montenegro and Bosnia&Herzegovina. This tour is panoramic, to explore the most important places and towns of both countries. We will pick you up in Tivat, small town with airport in Montenegro. Within this tour we will visit UNESCO town Kotor, cute coastal village Perast, meet Trebinje, the southernmost town of Bosnia&Herzegovina, visit old monastery Tvrdoš; on the way to historic town Mostar we will travel through and see fortress Stolac, dervish monastery Blagaj, and another one old monastery built in partially in cave; we will visit natural beauty Kravica waterfalls, fortified town Pocitelj built in 13th century; we will visit 4 medieval fortresses: Jajce, Tešanj, Doboj and Maglaj, and each one played important rolee in the history of Bosnia&Herzegovina; we will walk in the capital of Bosnia&Herzegovina, multicultural city Sarajevo; on the territory of Montenegro we will visit famous Ostrog monastery built in along the vertical cliff, and another one old small monastery with unusual frescoes located in cave; we will walk in streets of ancient town Old Bar, and before we finish our tour in Tivat, we will meet coastal town Budva, full of many narrow streets surrounded by stone walls.
In this tour we will travel 15 days by Adriatic coast of Montenegro and Albania, and discover Greece mainland and Peloponnese. Meet during the tour ancient monasteries and castles, enjoy amazing beaches, touch stones of old places in 3 countries.
July 6, 2020 Vranduk, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Vranduk fortress was built in late 14th century, and it is located approximately 14 kilometers from the town of Zenica. It was built on a rock above the river Bosnia, and represents one of many medieval towns with rich history. In the Middle Ages Vranduk was one of the several royal cities, and was a capital to many Bosnian kings at the time. For six centuries Vranduk fortress was known as the gate of Bosnia.
June 24, 2020 Radimlja, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Radimlja is a main UNESCO World Heritage Site where is possible to see so called Stecci, a monumental medieval tombstones. Radimlja necropolis located near town Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is one of the most valuable monuments of the medieval period in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
June 22, 2020 Apollonia, Albania. Apollonia was an ancient Greek city located in the Fier County, in modern-day Albania. The Museum of Apollonia (also called Fier Archaeological Museum) contains artifacts unearthed from the ancient Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity. Apollonia is UNESCO tentative list site.
June 5, 2020 Reszel, Poland. Reszel is a small medieval town situated in the historical Warmia region, in northeastern Poland. The town Reszel is known for the gothic castle dating back to the 14th century, the main square and the historical center surrounded by brick defense walls.
May 21, 2020 Banská Štiavnica (Banska Stiavnica), Slovakia. Banská Štiavnica is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. For its size, the caldera is known as the Štiavnica Mountains. Banská Štiavnica is a completely preserved medieval town. Because of their historical value, the town and its surroundings were proclaimed by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993.
