Reviews of tourists about the weather and recreation in Budva.

Budva- the city and the administrative center of the district of the same name in Montenegro, one of the first settlements based on the Adriatic coast. The Budva Riviera forms the city and its environs. This is the largest tourist center in Montenegro. It attracts rest on beaches with clean sand, unique architecture, night life and low prices compared to European Mediterranean resorts.

The city of Budva is located in the central part of the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Not far from the coastal zone are mountains covered with thorny bushes. Modern city stands on the banks of the bay, which ends with a cape.

Budva is located in the UTC + 1 time zone, in summer the clocks are traditionally set forward. That is, in winter time the difference with Moscow is -3 hours, in summer it is reduced to -2 hours.

How to get to Budva?

There is no airport in Budva, so you can only get to the resort with transfers. There are two international airports in Montenegro. Nearest located in Tivat, just 10 km from Budva. Flights from Russia are accepted here only in the summer, that is, just at the height of the tourist season.

Second international Airport located in Podgorica. Regular air communication with Moscow is established through it. Budva is separated from this airport by 50 km.

Another option to get to the resort is to fly first to Dubrovnik located in Croatia on the border with Montenegro, 70 km from Budva.

It is quite possible to walk around Budva itself. There are also tourist trains that run along the coast. In addition, you can order a land or water taxi.

Climate

Average monthly temperature in Budva

The beaches of the Budva Riviera

The total length of the coastline of Budva and the surrounding area is 11 km. The most popular beaches of the Riviera:

Slavic beach- perhaps the most famous in the resort, besides the largest (length - more than 1.5 km) and crowded. It is located within the city. This beach is small pebble. It provides everything you need to relax on the coast - showers, changing rooms, umbrellas, sunbeds. In addition, you can look into the many cafes or go in for water sports.

Morgen- Another fairly popular beach in Budva. It is also located within the city right at the foot of the mountains. There are also small pebbles underfoot. The beach is located 500 meters from the historical center of Budva.

Yaz- a beach located outside the city, about 3 km from it. It is rightfully considered one of the most picturesque in Montenegro. It can be reached by bus or fixed-route taxi. There is parking near the Jaz. The river Drenovstica flows right along the beach, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. From the side of Budva, the coast is pebbly, and on the other side of the river it is sandy.

Sights of Budva

Budva was founded 2500 years ago, so in historical center The city has a lot of interesting sights. The fortress wall itself, which encircles Old city attracts a lot of attention from tourists. Located in the very center ancient citadel, and around it - three churches. The oldest of them was built in the 7th century and is dedicated to St. John. The second - the Church of St. Mary - was erected in the middle of the IX century. The third temple dedicated to the Holy Trinity is a fine example of Montenegrin architecture of the early 19th century. As for the citadel itself, this ancient building currently houses a museum. It also hosts festivals and exhibitions.

In Old Budva there is also Archaeological Museum , which contains all the antiquities found on the territory of the city and in the vicinity. Here you can see tools, utensils and other finds that belonged to the Montenegrins, as well as the ancient Greeks and Romans, Byzantines and neighboring Slavic peoples. In total, the collection has 3 thousand exhibits, the oldest of which dates back to the 5th century BC. BC, and the youngest - the medieval era.

If someone asked me today how many times I have already been to Budva, I would not be able to answer. So many that this small town became my second home. And I will never get tired of returning there, spending sleepless nights walking along the embankment, meeting the dawn with a glass of wine on a deserted beach at such an early hour. Every trip there is a small but incredibly happy life.

Have you ever heard of such a wonderful resort town? I can say with confidence that everyone certainly has a friend who would recently brag to you about his vacation in Montenegro and most likely he chose this place. Budva is small in the Balkans. This is a city that does not sleep for 3 summer months a year, and then, like a bear, goes into hibernation until the next season. Budva is a special, unlike the others, part of Montenegro, which every tourist should visit, regardless of their goals and preferences. It can be very noisy and very crowded here, but this does not make Budva any less attractive. Of course, not everyone is fascinated by this, on the one hand, typical, but such a special coastal city.

I heard a lot of reviews about Budva: for some it is a paradise on earth, for some it is just a pretty city with access to the Adriatic Sea. There were those who compared Budva with because of the huge number of Russians who fell in love with this place. But no one has ever said that he did not remember Budva in any way. It leaves its imprint in the heart of everyone and, I am sure that in most cases, the impressions from visiting the city are positive. Would there be so many tourists here every year if it were an unremarkable seaside town?

How to get there

One of the main advantages of Budva is that it is very easy to get to this city, including from Moscow and St. Petersburg. You can choose a plane, travel through many European countries by car or finally by bus. There is also an unpopular but affordable option to arrive in Budva by train.

By plane

The easiest way is to fly from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Tivat by plane. Flights are made regularly every day and even several times during the peak season. Airlines flying to Tivat are Aeroforlot, S7, Montenegro Airlines. Ticket prices are very unpredictable. If out of season you can fly back and forth for 15 thousand rubles, then in season the cost can rise to 30 thousand rubles for a one-way ticket. Therefore, I advise you to purchase them in advance, until the prices become exorbitant.

The distance from Tivat to Budva is about 20 kilometers. Taxi will cost 15-20 EUR. By the way, the price is fixed, so make sure your driver turns off the meter when the amount reaches the promised maximum.

Montenegro has another airport located in the city. From there it is also quite easy to come to Budva, but the cost of a taxi will be 2-3 times more. Therefore, saving on tickets, you will pay much more for taxi services.

Of course, from Tivat you can get to Budva by bus, which costs about 5 EUR. The bus carrying passengers from Tivat does not stop directly at the airport. To be more precise, the city's bus stop is located about 800 meters from the airport, but you can try to "catch" it at the stop, which is located about 100 meters from the arrivals terminal. Seeing a bus in the distance, be ready to actively wave to the driver so that he does not pass by. Transport runs approximately every half hour. However, this option is convenient only for those who fly light. With suitcases in these buses will not be very comfortable. It is not at all convenient to get from Podgorica by this type of transport, since you will have to drive 8 km by taxi to the bus stop, there is no other option.

By train

In Budva itself there is no railway communication, but by train you can get to the city, from which buses (approx. 5-6 EUR) and taxis (25-30 EUR) run to Budva. This method is physically exhausting, so I would not recommend it. You will have to make transfers when arriving from Moscow to (the capital of Serbia, the cost is about 20-30 thousand rubles and the journey takes more than 2 days), from there already (20 EUR and 10 hours by train). All this takes a lot of time, and for those who come to Montenegro to rest for 7-10 days, this option is not suitable.

By car

The second most convenient means of transportation on the way from Russia to Budva is, oddly enough, a car. Yes, you will need a lot of time to overcome such a distance (more than 2500 km). Yes, it's hard and exhausting. But such a trip will be remembered for a lifetime and will give you the opportunity not to limit yourself in kilograms that you can carry, unlike an airplane. However, remember that you will be passing through EU countries anyway. Therefore, firstly, think about a visa in advance, and secondly, do not take any food that is prohibited from being imported into the EU. That is, upon returning home, you will not be able to take prosciutto and Montenegrin wine with you. For those who are used to bringing edible souvenirs to friends, this can become an obstacle to traveling by car. By the way, this is also the cheapest way if you are more than 2 people in the car. Plane tickets in high season reach 500 EUR per person, but here you will spend as much on the whole car, and maybe even less.

So, how exactly to go from Moscow to Budva?

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In this article I will describe in detail how to organize my trip, what you should definitely see in Montenegro and what excursions to go on.

How to organize your own trip

Flights

I usually buy plane tickets 3-4 weeks before the trip, although if you buy tickets 2-3 months in advance, the tickets will come out cheaper.To begin with, I determine the dates of my trip, then immediately look at the cost of tickets for the dates I need on the website . It is more profitable to buy tickets with a departure Tuesday-Thursday, usually the highest cost is on Friday-Monday.

There are only two airports in all of Montenegro, in Tivat and Podgorica. I chose Tivat airport, as it is located on the coast and it is much faster and cheaper to get to any resort town from it. Fly from Moscow to 3 hours 20 minutes.

Note!!! If you are flying to Montenegro by plane airlines "Victory", then buy your seats at online check-in. The fact is that since October 2018, registration at the Montenegrin airport costs 25 euros per person. If you do not have a check-in with the indicated seat on the plane or 25 euros, then you will simply not be allowed on the plane. Online check-in closes on the airline's website 4 hours before departure. You will have to pay for excess baggage at the airport 10 euros per 1 kg. If you have brought luggage into the lounge, before boarding, you will have to check all your hand luggage in a special box, which measures 36 x 30 x 27 cm. You will have to pay 45 euros if hand luggage will not fit in this box.

Flight schedule from Moscow to Tivat

Accommodation in Montenegro

After the tickets are bought, I look for a hotel or apartment. During my first and third trip, I rented accommodation in Budva through an international service Airbnb , a I also rented rooms in guest houses in Kotor and Tivat through the well-knownBooking.

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2. Airbnb.com

Insurance for tourists

I always buy travel insurance through service . Twice I bought insurance from Liberty Insurance and once from RESO Guarantee. AT last time I paid for insurance for 7 days 498 rubles. ServiceCherehapaconvenient in that it compares the services and cost of insurance policies from 15 insurance companies . If you set your parameters, you can immediately see the cost of all insurances. I myself was lucky not to use medical insurance, and I wish you the same!

Visa

Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainiansnot required . In the summer months in Montenegro, citizens of the Russian Federation can rest without a visa for 90 days. The rest of the time you can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days.

For a holiday in Montenegro, you only need a passport!!!

How to get from Tivat airport to your resort

Before my first trip to Montenegro, I was looking for information on how to get from the airport to Budva by bus. Everything turned out to be simple. You need to leave the airport building, walk about 50-70 meters to highway (Jadranska magistrala) and wait for the bus. If you are embarrassed to stand near the road, then you can walk towards the city of Tivat 300 meters, there is an equipped stop. The city of Tivat is on the left if you stand with your back to the airport. You don't have to cross the road.

Bus waiting areanear Tivat airport

Since there is no stop directly at the airport, you need to raise your hand for the bus to stop. By the way, if you go to the equipped stop, then you also need to raise your hand, otherwise the bus will not stop. You have to pay for the fare to the conductor, who himself approaches the passengers.

Buses do not have numbers, there are only signs that indicate the direction. If you are going to Budva, then Budva may be indicated(Budva)or Ulcinj (Ulcinj). If you go further than Budva, for example, to Becici / Rafailovici / Sveti Stefan / Petrovac / Sutomore / Bar / Ulcinj, then the sign Bar (Bar) or Ulcinj (Ulcinj) will hang). If neededto Kotor, then Herceg Novi (Herceg Novi), or Igalo (Igalo), or Kotor (Kotor).

Bus timetables and fares can be found atbusticket4.me, only this site does not show the schedule from the airport to the city you need, so you need to specify the city of Tivat, and not Tivat Airport. Just add 1 minute to the indicated time, approximately the bus ride from the bus station in Tivat to the airport. But sometimes buses are late due to traffic jams, which also happen in Montenegro.

Taxi

Near the airport there are always a lot of bomb drivers waiting for tourists. They offer their services and will take you anywhere. Only the fare they usually have is much higher than in a specialized taxi.

It is very convenient to order a taxi from home via the Internet. When you arrive in Montenegro, a taxi will be waiting for you near the airport. You can find out the fare and order a taxi at the internationalor Montenegrin

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Rent a car

If you are traveling to Montenegro with your family or a large company and are not going to relax only on the beach, it is convenient and cheaper to rent a car than to travel by bus or organized excursions. With a car, you will travel around Montenegro on your own, you will be able to visit beautiful beaches and sights far from the cities, you will not depend on the schedule of buses and excursion groups. You can see cars and rental prices on the . The cost of renting a car is from 20 euros per day.

Download the app before your tripMaps.meon the phone, this is the most detailed and convenient map for traveling around Montenegro.

Money in Montenegro

In Montenegro, the national currency isEuro. It is advisable to take euros in cash with you, as bank cards are not accepted everywhere. In large stores and restaurants, you can use the card (I used a Sberbank debit card), but in transport, small cafes, souvenir shops and in places far from popular tourist spots You can only pay in cash. In addition, if you rent an apartment or a room from the owners, then you will have to pay with them in cash.

You can withdraw cash from the card at an ATM, but consider the conversion and commission. In my opinion, it is better to exchange rubles for euros in your own country, looking for a favorable rate, and go on vacation with cash.

How much money to take with you

Calculate your main expenses before your trip:

Hotel/apartment - if you book in advance, and not look for accommodation on the spot, then you will know the exact amount of payment. You may be asked to pay a deposit for one day of stay, if you book on the services, be sure to read the booking conditions.

Directions - you need to decide in advance how you will move around the country, how you will get to the hotel from the airport. For example, from Tivat Airport to Budva, a bus ride costs 3.50 euros, on an ordered taxi / transfer - from 25 euros, you can rent a car at the airport from 28 euros per day.

Registration - you must register at the tourist office during the first day if you live in an apartment or room. If you live in a hotel, then registration may be included in the price, or perhaps not, this must be clarified at the hotel. It is advisable to keep the hotel reservation sheet until returning to Russia. The cost of registration in Montenegro is 1 euro per adult per day.

Nutrition - if you rent an apartment with a kitchen or a room with a shared kitchen, you can buy groceries in the supermarket or market and cook on your own. If you want to forget about the kitchen during your vacation and try Montenegrin dishes in restaurants, then lunch will cost you 7-25 euros per person.

Eexcursions - the cost of excursions in Montenegro starts from 25 euros per adult and 12.5 euros per child.

Museums - if you want to visit the local museum and galleries, then the ticket price is from 1 to 3 euros.

Beaches - you can sunbathe on the beaches in Montenegro for free with your own towel, but if you want to use a sunbed and an umbrella, you will have to pay 10-15 euros.

Souvenirs/gifts - it all depends on what you want to keep as a souvenir of Montenegro, for example, if you like to hang magnets on the fridge, then the cheapest magnet can be bought for 1 euro. Usually than more popular place, the higher the cost of souvenirs. In my opinion, the most expensive place to buy souvenirs - the Old Town of Kotor, it is better to buy souvenirs in Herceg Novi in ​​souvenir pavilions on the waterfront. In Budva there is a shop "Everything for 1 euro". You expect that souvenirs will cost from 1 to 15 euros.

Petrol - if you are going to travel by car around the country, you will have to refuel it. The cost of gasoline: A 95 - 1.41 euros, A 98 - 1.37 euros (prices are current in May 2019).

Products in the store – when renting an apartment with a kitchen, you can save money by buying groceries in shops and markets. Here is the cost of some products: egg - from 1.2 euros, bread - from 0.6 euros, meat - from 2.5 euros, beer - from 0.6 euros, wine - from 3.5 euros, strawberries - from 3 euros , ice cream - from 0.6 euros.

Registration in Montenegro

Registration of tourists in Montenegro is required. It can be checked when leaving the country, for example, at the airport or at the border when traveling to another country. For lack of registration - a fine of 200 euros. Therefore, it is better to keep the registration receipt until you return to your homeland, and also take it with you if you go on an excursion to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia or Albania.

If you have booked your stay in good hotel through, then you no need go to the post office and the tourist information center (Tourist info) to register, it is done by the hotel staff themselves. Some hotels/guesthouses/hostels may charge you an additional check-in fee of EUR 1 per day.

If you rent an apartment/apartment from the owners throughAirbnb or , then most likely you yourself will need to do the registration. Although when I was in touristom info center, I saw local hosts who themselves came with passports and registered their guests.

How to register yourself in Budva

Registration must be done within the first day of your stay in Montenegro!!!

Ishe did the registration in Budva. To do this, you need your passport, also ask the landlord to write down the address of the apartment / house and last name on a piece of paper. First, go to the post office to pay for registration, 1 adult - 1 euro per day, 1 child - 0.5 euro per day. At the post office, you give the passports of all those registered and tell the post office employee: “Registration.Quantity days”, she will tell you the amount of the payment. You will be given a pink sheet - a receipt for registration payment, with which you immediately go to the tourist information center.

In Budva there are two information tourist centers (Tourist info), one is located in the territory of the Old Town, but I could not find it, although I wandered through the narrow old streets for a long time. The second tourist information center is located at the intersection main street Budva - Jadran highway ( Jadranski put) and Filip Kovacevic Streets ( Filipa Kovačevića). You give your passport, a sheet with the address of residence and a receipt to the employee of the center, she will give you a receipt confirming registration in Montenegro. You put the receipt in your passport and until you return home, let the receipt be with you.

Addresses of post offices in Budva:

2. Trg Sunca, 3 (nearest post office to the tourist information center)

3. Mediteranska ulica br. 1 (near the Old City)

4. Inside the Old Town of Budva

5. Intersection of Popa Jola Zeca and Filipa Kovačevića streets (in the bus station building)

Excursions in Montenegro

Montenegro has many beautiful and interesting places. I believe that you can go to some places on your own, but there are places where you can’t get there on your own, and the presence of an experienced guide who can tell you about the sights in an interesting way, interesting facts and outstanding Montenegrins, gives more ideas about the country than any guidebooks.

You can get acquainted with all group and individual excursions in Montenegro on the services and . On these tour booking services you can find interesting excursions with professional Russian guides who have been living in Montenegro for a long time and have received a guide license.

I went to several group tours. I offer my list of excursions that will help you get to know beautiful Montenegro as best as possible.

The main excursions in Chernogory in Russian

In my opinion this is main tour across Montenegro. During the tour you will see the sights of the north of Montenegro: the Moraca monastery, the canyons of the Moraca and Tara rivers, the Dzhurdzhevich bridge, national park Durmitor, Black lake.

Excursion cost: 40 euros - 1 adult, 20 euros - 1 child.

An alternative to this excursion can be two more excursions:

Excursion

This is an extended excursion "Canyons", to the already listed attractions added kaPiva River Nyon and Piva Lake.Excursion cost: 65 / 40 euro

Private tour

This is convenient if you are traveling with family or friends. By car with a guide you will go to the north of the country, take away the canyons of the rivers Tara, Moraca, Piva, Nevidio and Komarnitsa, as well as the national park Durmitor.Excursion cost: 285 euros - up to 4 people (guide + car), 355 euros - up to 6 people (guide + car), 135 euros - only a guide (you are in your car).

The most vivid memories of my trip to Montenegro were from visiting the city of Kotor, the bridge of Dzhurdzhevich and the mausoleum of Peter Negosh. During this tour you will visit the Negosh Mausoleum, which is located on the top of a mountain in the Lovcen National Park. From the observation deck near the mausoleum, most of little Montenegro is visible. In addition, during this excursion you can visit the Cetinje Monastery in cultural capital countries,Cetinje . The monastery houses the Hand of John the Baptist, the man who baptized Jesus Christ. The tour also includes a visit to the village of Negushi, where you can see how local craftsmen make Negushi prosciutto, one of the main dishes innational cuisine of Montenegro.

Excursion cost: 35 euros - 1 adult, 20 euros - 1 child

I want to note that Ostrog Monastery is the third most visited monastery in the world after Jerusalem and Mount Athos in Greece. Part of the monastery is built high into the rock. The relics are stored hereSt. Basil the Wonderworker of Ostrog, the most revered saint in the Balkans.After visiting the monastery, the bus with tourists goes to the capital of Montenegro - Podgorica to visit the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. Patriarch of Moscow All Russia Alexy II in 1993 consecrated the first stone laid in the foundation of the main Orthodox church in Montenegro.

Excursion cost: 25 - 1 adult, 12.5 euros - 1 child

During this wonderful tour you will be able to walk along one of most beautiful cities and sights of Montenegro - in the Old Town of Kotor with a guide, learn rich history from this place, climb the fortress of St. Ivan, which rises above the city. And then everyone will sail on a boat to another of the ancient cities of the country - Perast. There are two islands near the city. On one island there is a monastery closed to tourists, and on the second island there is a Church of the Mother of God, which you will visit with a guide. Further, the boat will sail past the coastal cities and the island of Mamula. A stop is provided at the Zhanitsa beach so that those who wish can swim and sunbathe.

Excursion cost: 25 euros - 1 adult, 12.5 euros - 1 child

Imagine you are on a boat beautiful lake surrounded by mountains, fish are splashing in the water, birds are flying. Stops are provided, if you wish, you can swim in the lake if you take swimsuits. This is what a tour of Skadar Lake, the largest and most beautiful lake in the Balkans, is like.

Excursion cost: 40 euros - 1 adult, 20 euros - 1 child

What to see in Montenegro on your own by bus or car

Kotor

The first place where you should definitely go in Montenegro -. The main attraction of this city is the Old Town and the Bay of Kotor, on the shore of which Kotor is located.

Information kiosk, near the Main Gate to the Old City

It is best to enter the Old City through the Main Gate, near which there is an information tourist kiosk, here you can get a free map in Russian.

Walk along the ancient streets of the Old City, visit ancient temples, climbfortress of St. Ivan (San Giovanni)from which they open beautiful views to the bay. The cost of climbing the fortress is 8 euros. Take water with you!!!

In Kotor, I stayed for two days in a guest houseVicky Apartments . In the evening I walked around the Old Town. Many tourists visit Kotor during the day and therefore do not know that in the evening lanterns are lit in the Old Town and it resembles a fairy-tale town with narrow streets and mysterious nooks and crannies.

If you have the opportunity to visit the Old Town of Kotor after sunset, then do not miss the opportunity to wander, or maybe get lost in the labyrinths of this ancient city.

All the sights of Kotor are located on the territory of the Old Town. Walking, climbing the fortress of St. Ivan on the mountain and exploring the city's sights can take you 3-4 hours.

There are a lot of souvenir shops in the Old Town, but due to the fact that in the summer months people arrive at the port of Kotor every day huge liners and the narrow streets are crowded with tourists from all over the world, the prices for souvenirs are greatly inflated here. When I first arrived in Montenegro, I did not know about it and bought a children's T-shirt in Kotor for 12 euros, and in Herceg Novi I saw the same T-shirt for 5 euros.

Perast

Small but beautifulis located 9 km from Kotor. Several centuries ago, Perast was a rich and prosperous city. Palaces and churches were built here, rich merchants and seafarers lived. From the days of former glory, sights remain, because of which hundreds of tourists come to Perast every day.

In Perast, be sure to swim to the islandGospa od Shkrpiela, which means "Mother of God on the Rock". On the island of Gospa od Skrpjela there is a church of Our Lady and a small museum.

I recommend climbing the 55-meter bell towerchurch of St. Nicholas. Climbing the bell tower is paid, 1 euro. From here, beautiful views of Perast, mountains, islands and Boka Kotorska Bay open up.

Also in Perast there is Maritime Museum, locatedin the Bujović Palace (1697). Once upon a time Peter the Great sent young nobles to the local school of navigation to learn seamanship from famous navigators.

Perast sightseeing can take 2-3 hours.

Herceg Novi

On the shore of the Boka Kotorska Bay near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina is located Botanical Garden Montenegro -. This city is calmer than Budva or Kotor. But there are also many attractions.

Herceg Novi has an Old Town, although it does not look like the Old Towns of Kotor and Budva. The main historical sights of the city are the two fortresses of Kanli Kula and Forte Mare, the Sahat Kula tower, the Savina Orthodox monastery.

I really liked the walk along the city embankment, along which you can walk to the medical. There are pavilions on the Herceg Novi embankment, where you can buy various souvenirs, there are also many restaurants and cafes.

It will take 3-4 hours to see Herceg Novi and see local sights. You can come here by bus that runs along the entire coast, or .

Budva

First of all, I would like to point out thatis the most popular tourist city in Montenegro. The infrastructure is well developed here, several beaches (pebble and sand), many different (hotels, apartments, rooms, hostels), many shops and supermarkets, nightclubs and bars, restaurants and cafes with dishes , attractions in the Old Town, and from the local bus station you can go to any city in Montenegro and even to neighboring countries.

If you have chosen another resort town for your vacation, then you should come here to walk along the narrow streets of the Old Town of Budva, dine at a restaurant on the embankment, go to Or go to a nightclub.

The main sights of the Old City: the Citadel, withrevSt. John with a bell tower and an archaeological museum.

The symbol of the city is the statue "Ballerina from Budva". This statue can be seen on the way to Mogren Beach.

In Budva, you can hire a guide who will , will tell the story and show interesting places.

Tivat

AT I stayed for three days in a guest houseApartments Miana . What I liked the most about this cityPorto Montenegro is big port for yachts. I would describe Porto Montenegro as an expensive European mini-city in Montenegro.If you want to see beautiful yachts, then you need to come to Tivat and see it with your own eyes.

Perhaps because of Porto Montenegoro, a different atmosphere reigns in Tivat than in other coastal cities of Montenegro.

In Tivat, you can go to the Museum of the Maritime Heritage of Montenegro, take a walk in two city parks, visit the Church of St. Sava.

The place of attraction in Tivat is the embankment, especially in the evening.

From other cities you can come to Tivat by bus. From the bus station you need to walk 20-25 minutes to the city center, where all the main attractions are located. It will take 3 hours to walk and explore the city.

Bar

In the very there are very few attractions, since the city was hit by a strong earthquake in 1979. Nikola's palace on the embankment has been preserved here. Now the palace houses a museum of local lore.

In 2016 back was lit beautiful cathedral St. John Vladimir in the center of Bar. I was in Bar when the cathedral was still being built and did not go inside.

Bar's main attraction isOld Bar . If people live and shops and restaurants work in the Old Towns of Kotor, Budva and Herceg Novi, then the Old Town of Bar is a large museum under open sky. You can get here by city bus.No. 1A, get off at the final stop.

I really liked to wander to the narrow streets of the ruined city, to imagine how people used to live here. There are churches, a Turkish bath - a hammam, and various other buildings. It will take you about 1 hour to explore the Old Bar.

Restaurants and shops near the Old Bar

Near the Old Bar there is a mosque built inXVIIcentury, there are also restaurants and souvenir shops.

What language to communicate with Montenegrins

What scares many tourists and stops them from traveling abroad is what they don't know. English language or the language of the country they are traveling to. In the case of Montenegro, the occurrence of language difficulties is unlikely, especially if you relax in resort town, since many Montenegrins live off tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. I met Montenegrins who studied Russian in schools. As one Montenegrin told me: “We understand Russian well, but we can’t speak.” As a last resort, you can learn the most.

Useful services for a trip to Montenegro

Buy plane tickets:

Book a hotel in Montenegro:

Rent an apartment or room: Airbnb.com

Rent a car:

Checkout medical insurance tourist:

Order online taxi/transfer in Montenegro:

Buy a tour in Russian:

Check the bus schedule:Busticket4.me

Active holidays in Montenegro

Excursion with kayaks and SUP boards

Route "Pigeon Cave" - ​​30 euros

Route "Island of Sveti Nikola" - 30 euros

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Excursion on kayaks and SUP boards is a great way to have fun during your vacation in Montenegro. SUP surfing and kayaking can conquer both a child and an adult without special training and training. For this kayak excursion, it is desirable to be able to swim, but even if you cannot swim at all, you are eager to try this active view rest, you will be given life vest. Try something new for yourself and not only new opportunities will open up for you, but also impressions with interesting landscapes of the Montenegrin coast, enjoy the beauty of underwater reefs.Book rafting

Rafting on the Tara River will be an unforgettable adventure in Montenegro.Rafting on Tara has II category of difficulty, so it is safe and suitable for people without special training. Everyone from 7 to 60 years old can take part in rafting. The Tara River forms the most deep canyon in Europe. It is the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon in the United States.On the way to the starting point of the rafting, you will seePiva Lake and Piva River Canyon. The price includes breakfast and lunch in a restaurant with national dishes.

Paragliding over Budva and Sveti Stefan

Adults and children (7+) - 65 euros

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The paraglider is ultralight aircraft, starting with the help of human legs. The difference between a paraglider and a parachute is that a paraglider is designed for flying only. Paragliding in Montenegro takes place in tandem with experienced licensed instructors. Start of the flight over the Budva Riviera on Mount Braichi, which is a 15-minute drive from Budva/Becici/Rafailovici. Within 30-45 minutes you will enjoy a free flight c great views Montenegro. Then go down to the beach in Becici.

Diving in Montenegro

One dive - 44 euros

Snorkeling - 12.5 euros

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Diving in Montenegro is popular. Even Jacques If Cousteau once said that cleaner and clearer than water than the Adriatic, from Montenegro and Croatia, he had never seen anywhere in his life. The transparency of the water reaches 55 - 60 m. Diving in these places is known throughout Europe. In coastal waters, you can swim among reefs and corals, explore several interesting archaeological finds: sunken Austro-Hungarian and German ships, underwater caves, submarines, ships and various fish.

Private yacht tour with captain

Yacht rental with a captain from 345 euros

Individual routes from 4 to 8 hours

Yachting is always a vivid experience that cannot be replaced by anything, and the memory of a boat trip on a yacht remains for a long time. Fans of boat trips on a yacht will be interested in the picturesque coastline the Adriatic Sea and the Bay of Kotor, where you can see dolphins. The yachts provide everything for a comfortable stay. Each yacht has a toilet, shower, changing cabin, towels, dishes, bathing accessories, fishing tackle. A boat trip on a yacht is suitable for those who are planning a vacation with small children (does not get sick).

Sea trip "Fish Picnic"

Adults (12+) – 40 EUR

Children (0 - 11) with a seat - 20 euros

If you want to rent a yacht to admire the beauty of Montenegro from the sea, then a boat trip along the Montenegrin coast will suit you. This trip is suitable for those who are planning their holidays with children, as there is no motion sickness on the boat. Toater will sail along one of the most scenic routes along beautiful beaches Becici, Kamenovo, Milocer, Royal, past the island of St. Stephen, Katic, St. Nedelya and St. Nicholas. The boat will stop at the Blue Lagoon.A fish lunch from the captain awaits you.

Jeep – Safari in Montenegro

Adults (12+) – 70 EUR

Children (0 - 11) with a seat - 45 euros

Children (0 - 3) without a seat - free of charge

This tour is for those who love leisure. The journey takes place on the territory national park Biogradska mountain. You will enjoy the national park in a whole new way. You will see why Belasitsa is declared one of the most beautiful national parks Europe. Excursionpasses through places where it is impossible to travel by bus or ordinary car. This is one of the most interesting sightseeing tours in Montenegro with active recreation.

Montenegrin wedding with dinner

Adults (14+) – 45 EUR

Children (7 - 13) - 22.50 euros

Children (0 - 6) - free of charge

Would you like to attend a Montenegrin wedding as a guest? See local traditions, national costumes, national dances, music and songs? You will take part in a real Montenegrin wedding - bright, noisy, cheerful. You will taste the famous national dishes - this is "prosciutto", Negush cheese and delicious lamb "under net". Taste wonderful homemade wines and homemade brandy (Montenegrin grape vodka). The famous Balkan feast, which is famous not only for hospitality, cordiality and fun, but also for Montenegrin national food and drinks.

Delicacies of Montenegro: prosciutto, cheese and wine

Private tour

Adults - 136 euros (for 1-3 people) or

45 euros per person (if there are more of you)

Everyone who has been to Montenegro has heard about the local grape variety Vranac and Negush prosciutto. In Old Montenegro, you will find out why local wines and delicacies are distinguished by their unique taste. In the winery, the owner himself will give you a master class on growing grapes. He will explain how to plant, cut, store grapes, take you to the cellar, where the process of maturation of the future wine is going on. You will not only get acquainted with the winemaker's craft, but also taste 4 varieties of local wines and liqueurs. In the village of Njegusi, in a private "sushara" you will learn the history of the origin of prosciutto and see how it is cooked. And, of course, you will try prosciutto, Negush sausage and Negush cheese.

Wine roads of Montenegro

Private tour

100 euros (price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants)

Transport costs are included in the price

One of the best souvenirs that you can bring from Montenegro is the local wine. You will learn about the peculiarities of local viticulture. On the way to the wineries, take Skadar Lake and the coast of the Budva Riviera. You will visit two private wineries in different regions of the country. Meet the owners of wineries, admire the vineyards in the mountain valleys and learn the secrets of wine production in Montenegro. During tastings, enjoy several varieties of wines and rakias with traditional table snacks (prosciutto, cheese, olives). You can also buy quality wine here.

From the article you will learn how do buses work in montenegro(prices, schedule, how to save). There will be many links to other bus posts, they can be just as useful and important.

Let's talk about the most popular bus routes(from Budva to Kotor, to Tivat, to Sveti Stefan, to Podgorica, etc.).

You will also know where to look for a bus station in Budva, and how to use it.

Important! It should immediately be noted that Montenegro is an automobile country, i.e. The best way to learn it is by car. Transport rental prices are affordable, the roads are excellent, the views are awesome, so why not give yourself such pleasure.

A short checklist before traveling to Montenegro, these are the minimum requirements for your comfortable vacation.

The blog has detailed posts about choosing an area to live in:

• in Budva - all areas of the most popular resort;
• in Becici and Rafailovici - housing on the coast and in the mountains;
• in Podgorica - for those who love shopping;
• in Petrovac - apartments and hotels on the beaches;
• in Sutomore - quiet housing, almost like a village;
• in Ulcinj - colorful and cheap;
• in Tivat - comfortable accommodation near the airport;
• in Bar - very inexpensive apartments for a long period of time and for off-season holidays;
• in Kotor - apartments and hotels in the UNESCO-listed city;
• in Herceg Novi - apartments in the greenest Montenegrin city.

Regional Montenegrin buses- These are perhaps the most important and convenient buses for tourists. Possibly this species bus service eat more beautiful name but I call them regional buses and that's why. In some regions of Montenegro (around the Boka Kotorska Bay, on the Budva Riviera, etc.), very comfortable buses run, their convenience is not in the comfort of the cabin, but in the routes. These are not intercity or city buses, but regional ones, since the radius of their movement is greater than that of city buses, but less than that of intercity ones.

For example: you can drive around the entire Boka Kotor Bay on Blue Line buses, and Mediterian Express buses ride along the Budva Riviera (Ploce, Jaz, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac beaches). The schedule of these buses is very flexible (on the Budva Riviera they run once every 15 minutes), and the fare is from 1 Euro. Look for the Mediterian Express bus schedule at the bus stops.

There are city buses in Montenegro, but they are found only in major cities(as an example Podgorica). City buses in Podgorica are no different from all the usual buses in Russia, there is a route number, there is an exact route, there is a fare payment at the entrance, there are designated stops, etc.

Bus schedule at bus stations in Montenegro and on the Internet

Almost all Montenegrin bus stations have a bus schedule. At the "advanced" stations there are electronic boards with the schedule, at simpler stations you will see an information board with a printed schedule. If in locality there is no bus station building, you can find out the schedule from local residents.

After buying a ticket, you will be allowed on the platform. At the most advanced stations (I saw this in Podgorica), everything is automated, present a ticket with a barcode and go through. But in other places, there is no automation, you show the ticket to the station worker and he lets you onto the platform.

If there is no bus station with turnstiles, then wait for the bus right on the highway or bus stop

How to find your bus at the bus station

Under the windshield or directly on the bus, you can see a sign with the name of the carrier company (see photo). There can be a little confusion with the decoding of the names on the sides of the buses. For example, on buses you can see such an inscription Gardaševič Nikšič, from which you can understand that the bus is coming from Gardaševič to Nikšic. In fact, this is just the slogan of a carrier company from the city of Niksic, and Gardaševič is generally a surname.

Your ticket also has an indication of the carrier (see photo), you only need to compare the information about the carrier (look for the inscription Prevoznik on the ticket) from the ticket with the information on the windshield of the bus. Before boarding the bus, your ticket will be checked again and if the bus is not yours, then they will delicately hint that you should wait for yours.

Montenegrin buses can make stops on demand

Buses in Montenegro can stop anywhere (just like our minibuses), so don't be surprised when a big bus stops at your first request. You can also get off the bus anywhere, it is not necessary to go to the designated stop, and then return half a kilometer. For example, a large regular bus on the route from Budva to Tivat can be stopped on the highway near the tourist beaches of Jaz or Radanovichi.

How to save on fares in Montenegrin buses

About paying directly on the bus and how to do it, I wrote a little higher, and here is an easier way that can give you some savings.

Catch a life hack about how you can legally save money when paying for trips on Montenegrin buses. If there are turnstiles at the bus station, and you are far away, then at the box office you can buy the so-called platform card (its price is one Euro, at the bus station in Podgorica, you can throw 1 Euro into the turnstile and it will let you through).

With it, you can only enter the platform, but you cannot ride the bus, the platform card is not a bus ticket. We entered the platform using this card, and then get on the right bus and pay the fare to the driver. On long trips, you can save a couple of Euros.

Payment for luggage when traveling on Montenegrin buses

It is important to know this and always be ready for the requirement to pay for baggage, but it’s not a fact that you will be required to pay, it all depends on the carrier. Baggage is a paid service, 1 Euro per seat. Have small money.

With payment for luggage and its transportation in Montenegrin buses, everything is muddy and incomprehensible. Some carriers allow fairly large suitcases to be carried into the cabin, while others require even backpacks, which I carried on board the aircraft as hand luggage, to be placed in the luggage compartments.

I saw a rather unpleasant situation with a foreign tourist and his luggage. A tourist goes to Tivat airport from Budva with all his things, he is asked to pay for the luggage. The tourist does not understand anything, but is ready to pay with a card (he did not have cash, he only had bank card) and goes towards the cash register, to which he receives the answer “Pay here and only in cash.” The passenger begins to "boil". I give the poor fellow a coin of 1 Euro, but the man refuses and goes to look for the truth at the box office. The bus finishes boarding and leaves without the tourist rushing to the airport.

Do you also think that such behavior of the driver in this situation is pure redneck?

Bus fare in Montenegro

Bus routes in Montenegro can be different, although they go to the same destination. It should be borne in mind that flights can be direct, or with arrivals in different cities, the duration and price of the trip will depend on this.

I will give a part of the map of Montenegro (Adriatic coast), where you can see the most tourist bus routes. , look for the link.

Budva buses, routes, prices, timetable

Budva bus station is located on the same street as the police department and the main hospital of the city. Entrance is from Popa Jola Zeca (). Another landmark is a large shopping center, it is located on the opposite side from the entrance to the bus station.

Bus schedule from Budva

There are many bus routes from Budva, the schedule of most of them changes very often, sometimes the most accurate schedule can only be obtained at the bus station. There is a site on the Internet that allows you to specify the route and schedule of the most popular routes busticket4.me Here is a link to the exact bus schedule from Budva (the same as on the scoreboard of the Budva bus station).

On tourist important routes, buses depart every 15 minutes, but there are routes on which there are no more than 2 flights per day (from Budva to Zabljak).

Main bus routes from Budva

In this part of the post I will describe the most popular bus routes from Budva. It should be understood that there are a lot of routes, many of which are useless for tourists, I will not write about such routes.

Buses from Budva to Kotor

You can drive from Budva to Kotor in 30 minutes, the cost of the trip is from 3 Euros, buses run every 15 minutes. In Kotor, you can stay for the whole day, there is something to see. Perhaps Budva - Kotor is the most popular bus route at tourists.

Buses from Budva to Tivat

You can drive from Budva to Tivat in 25 minutes, the cost of the trip is from 2 Euro, buses run every 15 minutes. Tivat is known for most tourists because of the Tivat airport located in the vicinity of the city. The city looks well-groomed and very pretty; there is also a picturesque marina for private yachts.

Buses from Budva to Herceg Novi

You can drive from Budva to Herceg Novi in ​​an hour and a half, the cost of the trip is from 6 Euros, buses run every 20 minutes. You should safely go to Herceg Novi for the whole day, this city on the sea coast will impress you. Herceg Novi is not very popular as beach resort but architecturally very beautiful and green.

Buses from Budva to Zabljak

You can drive from Budva to Zabljak in five hours (about 200 km from Budva), the cost of the trip should be specified at the bus station, in tourist season buses run a couple of times a day. People go to Zabljak to watch the national nature Park Durmitor (summer) or take a ride skiing(in winter).

Buses from Budva to Bar

You can drive from Budva to Bar in an hour and a half, the cost of the trip is from 5 Euros, buses run every 30 minutes. Tourists go to Bar mainly for shopping, the city looks more like a business center of the country than a resort.

Buses from Budva to Podgorica

You can drive from Budva to Podgorica in an hour and a half, the cost of the trip is from 6 Euros, buses run every 20 minutes. There is no need for an ordinary tourist to go to the capital of Montenegro, there is neither the sea nor beaches, and from this the prices in the city are much lower than on the coast.

Buses from Budva to Cetinje

From Budva to Cetinje can be reached in 40 minutes, the cost of the trip is from 3 Euro, buses run every 30 minutes. The city of Cetinje was once the capital, there are many interesting sights, one of which is the Cetinje Monastery.

Good afternoon!

Friends, be sure to visit Kotor!

The most beautiful place. And getting to it is easy.

I lived in Budva. So we get to the bus station located in Budva, buy a ticket for 3 euros and go.

When buying a ticket, it indicates the time of boarding and the name of the bus. We could not figure out where ours was, so we had to peek into other people's tickets and be sure to show the driver at the entrance.

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Budva to Kotor, depending on the bus route.

To get in ancient city through one of three gates:

- Sea gate, near the port;
- Northern River Gate;
- Gate Gurdich.

The closest entrance to Old city, for those who arrived by bus, will be through the sliding gate Gurdich. On rainy days, fresh water rushes out of the cave and pushes the sea water away from the walls. On summer days, the river flow disappears into the cave and the sea water again rises to the gate.

Next to them is a funny decorated tree that is watching you :)

Then, following the flow of tourists, we go to a small observation deck. At first glance, there is not much to look at, but it is worth raising your head and looking towards the mountains as you can see the flag, and looking closely you can see the destroyed buildings, which turned out to be an old Ford. In general, it costs 2 euros to climb it, but we never found where everyone pays, perhaps on the other hand. The entrance begins along a slightly overgrown path, but further on it turns out to be quite trodden. I recommend not to be lazy and be sure to rise, at least to half. It was very hot and we also did not master the full climb, but the view, already halfway up, was worth it. And left a lot of impressions and a bunch of colorful photos.

We went down the same way, drank some water and went deep into the city in pursuit of emotions.

It's hard to get lost there. You walk calmly, in any case, you will come out to one of the three gates.

Narrow cobbled streets are impressive, wandering along which you can escape from the heat.

Wherever you look, beauty and sights are everywhere.