The
Mediterranean coast, famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, medieval spirit
and architecture and the smell of the Adriatic Sea, feel completely in this
small town. In addition to the exciting nightlife and beautiful beaches, Budva
will take you on an unforgettable journey through history.
Budva is
the pearl of the Adriatic and the center of Mediterranean tourism. It is a
place where the influences of the East and the West, the Hellenic and the Roman
cultures are crossed.
It is
situated on a small peninsula, protected by a part of the black Montenegrin
mountains.
Budva
is one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, more than 2500 years old.
According to the legend, Budva was founded by Kadmo, the son of the Phoenician
king Agenor and the queen of Telephos. Throughout
history Budva was under the rule of several conquerors: Greeks, Romans, Slavs, Saracens,
Turks, Venetians, Austro-Hungarians, Frenchs, etc.
Today, the
old city with its architecture attracts thousands of tourists, who in the
evening turn into an open theater for everyone's taste. Also,
"The Budva
Riviera" offers the 35 most famous beaches on the Adriatic (Jaz, Ploče,
Trsteno, Mogren, Slovenian Beaches, Becici, Miločer, Sv.Stefan ...) which,
combined with intense night life, are the main characteristics of the Adriatic
in this capital of Montenegrin tourism.
For a more
active day on the beach, the Budva Riviera offers a wide range of activities
such as diving, water skiing, exploring the shores by boat, lovely food and
more.
The Old
Town
The Old
Town is a unique architectural and urban complex, surrounded by medieval walls,
with fortresses, towers and gates.
In the
past, it was most severely damaged in the earthquake in 1667, and the
consequences of the earthquake in 1979 were successfully remedied in the decade
after that.
With
narrow streets, small piazzas and squares, cafes, boutiques, bars, restaurants,
galleries ... ... in the summer months, thanks to shows, concerts and
exhibitions, the Old City really became the City Theater, as is called the
festival that has been refining since 1987 the old coastal city and gives it a
special color and charm.
Sacral
buildings - the oldest church of Santa Maria in Punta, then St.Ivana, St.Trinity and St.Sava the Lighten. In addition to the
church of St. Ivan is the remains of the early Christian basilica, and on the
Citadel remains of the church of St. Mary. Between the churches there is a
scene for the performances of the City of Theater.
In the Old
Town, Roman pillars can be seen, the walls of the oldest gate of Budva.
The most important cultural institutions are the Museum of the City of Budva with archaeological and ethnographic setting, the Modern Gallery and the memorial house "Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša"
The most important cultural institutions are the Museum of the City of Budva with archaeological and ethnographic setting, the Modern Gallery and the memorial house "Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša"
St.Stefan
St.Stefan, one of the most exclusive
summer resorts in the Mediterranean, was formed by the adaptation of stone
houses on the island, built more than five centuries ago to protect the
population from the surrounding villages in the event of an attack by pirates
and Turks.
After the
Paštrovići surrender, in 1442, they recovered from the plunder of Turkish
galleys an island and built twelve houses, one for each tribe of Pashto. It was
a commercial, transport center of Paštrović and for almost 300 years the
headquarters of the Bankade - the Pashtro tribal court. The settlement was
named after the church on the top of the island, dedicated to the world
architect Stefano. On the island there are still churches of St.Transformations
and St.Alexander Nevsky.
St.Stefan was a fishing village for
centuries, and in the mid-1950s, it was not adapted to a luxurious hotel
portfolio. The city-hotel was opened on July 13, 1960, and for decades it has
been the hub of celebrities from all over the world - among others were Sofia
Loren and Carlo Ponti, Alberto Moravia, Andre Marlo, Richard Vidmar, Kirk
Douglas, Klaus Kinski, Monica Viti , Silvester Stallone, Yuri Gagarin, Boris
Spaski, Bobi Fischer ... crowned heads, writers, actors, scientists,
politicians and rich sheiks.
Mogren
Beach
Mogren
Beach, near the Old Town, due to its fine sand, clear sea and seclusion, is one
of the most prestigious beaches on the southern Adriatic. There are two beaches
connected by a tunnel, and the concrete path from the hotel "Avala"
is 350 meters long. The beach was named after the Spanish sailor Mogrinji who
saved himself there after the shipwreck and built a church dedicated to his
protector, Antunu.
Due to its
natural beauty and the connection of the sea, sand, rocks and Mediterranean
greenery, it is attractive even after the bathing season, for walkers, fishermen
and adventurers. At the time of the southern wind and strong waves, the course
is not safe, so it should be avoided. Mogren has been a favorite beach of the
local population for decades.