At the end of Becici beach there is a small resort village Rafailovici. The resort is a modern tourist centre with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, there are conditions for a relaxing holiday and for active sports. In addition, Rafailovici is considered one of the most picturesque fishing villages in Montenegro. The edge of magnificent landscapes, active rest and magnificent ecology is the choice of tourists from many countries of the world. The village is located at the very edge of the sea, on a beautiful golden beach.

How to get there

From Budva you can get here for 1.5 EUR by a special tourist mini-train that stops at every hotel. However, you can do without transport at all: the road is so good that it will not be difficult to overcome it on foot even for those who do not have sports training. Prices on the page are for November 2018.

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Weather in Rafailovici

Cuisine and restaurants

Rafailovici attracts primarily fish gourmets, since there are plenty of restaurants of the corresponding profile there. The most popular among them is "Three Fishermen". And yet not a single fish: along the coast (as in any resort town) in Rafailovici there is a whole string of cafes and bars with a varied menu, which presents dishes from all, perhaps, European countries.

Rafailovici beach

The qualities of this beach were confirmed in 1935 and 1936 by awards from authoritative commissions, it was named the best beach Europe. Since then, the popularity of beach holidays in this region has not decreased. In general, this area is striking in that it looks like a picture. The sea, sand, greenery - everything is unrealistically beautiful colors. Whether the sun is the reason for this, or the fertile subtropical climate so painted everything, but it is difficult to find a more gratifying landscape.

Here you can not only sunbathe, but also play sports. Opportunities for rafting, diving, tennis courts, sports complexes will allow you to keep fit and recharge your batteries, so necessary for future achievements. A standard set of beach activities adds vivacity to their participants and gives smiles to the audience.

Maps of Rafailovici

Infrastructure and hotels

The village itself is a tangle of narrow winding streets, the houses on which are buried in greenery and radiate comfort and serenity, so characteristic of the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Many well-maintained houses surrounded by flowering gardens are rented out, some of them are sold for quite a moderate fee: real estate here is still cheap. In addition to villas, vacationers are offered hotels of different price levels, but with equally hospitable staff, as well as numerous apartments.

Entertainment and attractions Rafailovici

It is advisable to connect beach holiday in Rafailovici with excursions around Montenegro, on the territory of which, as you know, there are many historical and architectural monuments and simply the most beautiful and curious places. A traditional excursion from Rafailovichi to the miraculous functioning Ostrog Monastery. For nature lovers, a trip to the canyon of the Moraca River will be interesting. It is in this canyon on a picturesque plateau surrounded by rocks that an ancient monastery is located. After examining its buildings, you can see another canyon - the canyon of the Tara River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe.

Tara Canyon is not only beautiful, it is the second largest in the world after Colorado Canyon, and its depth reaches 1300 meters.

An excursion to the valley of 18 lakes is also interesting. Such a large concentration of lakes is typical only for the landscape of Montenegro and is not found anywhere else in the world. Lakes are formed by glacial waters.

Boat trip from Budva to Petrovac is very popular among those who have a rest in Rafailovici. It takes the whole day, and gives a good opportunity to compare the numerous and diverse beaches of Montenegro, including the most famous: Queen's Beach and the beach on the island of Sveti Stefan. However, an ordinary boat trip along the Bay of Kotor can leave indelible memories, because it is not for nothing that this bay is considered one of the most beautiful in the world! And if you add participation in a fish picnic to the sea trip, you can get not only visual pleasure, but also indulge in gluttony: a catch cooked on the grill (even the most modest one) in combination with local wines will make you want to return to Rafailovici again and again...

Rafailovici beach

The length of Rafailovici beach is 700 meters

Price — for free or 10€ per sunbed + umbrella

Coating — coarse sand without stones, there are plots small pebbles

Who is resting? Many families with children and older people

Here the promenade is busier than in Becici. Excursions are sold, German pensioners walk along the paths, children frolic by the sea. The whole village can be bypassed in 15-20 minutes up and down.

"Center" Rafailovichi
Embankment with shops and cafes

The beach is not as wide as in Becici. There is rubbish on the sand. Not so clean, but tolerable. There is a free area to relax on your own towel (many people) and areas filled with sun loungers and umbrellas (rental). 10€ ).

There is a camp in Rafailovici, so part of the beach is occupied by teenagers
In June, you can find deserted stretches of the coast

In the south of the Rafailovici bay, there are mountains right next to the sea, boats and boats are in the water. If you go even further south, then there will be a rock and two small bays ( pebbles and stones). There, too, rest and swim. Fewer people, cleaner water.

South of Rafailovici Bay
Boats in the south of the bay
Another pebble beach begins
In July-August, this beach is also crowded with sun loungers.

Food prices

I wrote about average prices in an article about. In Rafailovichi I saw several shops selling vegetables, fruits and meat. That is, buying food in the store and cooking at home is quite realistic.

The menu of the first restaurant on the waterfront that came across:

Pros of rest in Rafailovici

• A couple of dozen cafes and restaurants, some of them right on the waterfront (many recommend a fish restaurant Three Ribaras).

• You can rent an apartment (for example, these for 20 €) or a hotel room (for example, in the Meridian hotel for 50 € with a gorgeous view from the balcony) near the sea on the first line

• There are no noisy discos, as in Budva, so it is suitable for a relaxing holiday

• Many families with children (perhaps this will be a plus for those who come on vacation with their child)

• Developed infrastructure, there are markets with a set of necessary products, you can buy beachwear

Tours in Rafailovici ↓

Sand and small pebbles in Rafailovici
Cafe on the waterfront

• From Rafailovici you can walk to the beach ( 700 meters through a tunnel in the mountain). There the water is even cleaner, and there are fewer people.

• Can be reached on foot 4 km) or take a bus to Budva ( 2€ or 2.5€ ) if you want fun or shopping

Tunnel leading to Kamenevo
Kamenevo beach, where the sea is cleaner

Cons of rest in Rafailovici

• Lots of people in season

• narrow beach

• There is rubbish on the sand

• In the sea sea ​​urchins under the rocks where the boats are

Somewhere on the beach there is rubbish
Children play near a not very clean river

What to see in Rafailovici

In the village itself, you can only look at the sea and mountains. If nature is tired, then at every step they are sold.

You can take a walk to the Kamenevo beach or walk to the island of Sveti Stefan, climb to the olive above Becici or panoramic platform mountains Chelobrdo. I wrote about all these places and routes in the article.

Queen of Montenegro beach

Between Becici and Rafailovici there is a beach of the Queen of Montenegro hotel.

The hotel itself stands on a hillock away from the sea. The beach is fenced, the entrance is allowed only for hotel guests.

Queen of Montenegro hotel on the hill behind the trees
Queen of Montenegro beach
Fenced

My reviews about Rafailovici

In spite of a large number of pluses, I would not choose Rafailovici for my vacation. Not my place. Even in May-June is not impressive. Imagine what happens there in July-August. However, people love it.

If suddenly someone is interested in my opinion, then for a vacation in Montenegro (days 7-10) I would stop in the village to swim in the sea and look at the island of the same name. But there most of the apartments are on the mountain, so not everyone will like it.

Apartments and hotels in Rafailovici

The main plus of a holiday in this village is that you can rent a villa, apartment or hotel in Rafailovici right next to the sea on the first line. You will not need to cross the road, as, for example, if you rent an apartment in Becici.

How to get to Rafailovici from Tivat airport

1. By bus

Price question - 5€ or 6€ per person

On my way- minimum 1 hour, most likely more

There is no direct bus from Tivat airport to Rafailovici. You can exit the airport on the Jadransky path (the highway leading from the city of Tivat to Budva) and wait for a passing bus (they drive every 30-40 minutes).

Any bus that goes to Budva, Bar or other cities in the south of Montenegro will do.

The bus to Budva costs from 3 before 3.5€, in Budva you will need to take a bus to Rafailovici ( 1.5 or 2€ ). The fare depends on bus company-carrier.

2. Taxi Tivat-Rafailovici

Price question from 26€ per car

On my way- 30 minutes

You can pre-order via the Internet ☜ we ordered a taxi in Montenegro on this site, the plane was delayed for 30 minutes, but the driver waited.

If you are two or three people, then a taxi transfer will cost almost the same as a bus ride with transfers.

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.

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.

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

From Budva you can get to any corner of Montenegro, and with special perseverance and in neighbouring countries(Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia). All trips can be made on ordinary intercity buses, there are no difficulties in this.

Since Budva is located in the center of the country, you can make popular trips abroad, for example, to Albania, especially since Russians do not need an Albanian visa. But the most popular route from this bus station is from Budva to Kotor.

About other types of Budva public transport, read the link.

All fares are "floating", they depend on various factors (who owns the bus company, the season, etc.)

Bus station in Budva on the map

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.

Questions from readers:

Tell me, how much I don’t read, I can’t understand if there is an adequate walking road Rafailovichi-Sveti Stefan, and Rafailovichi-Budva, and where can I see it on the map?

Is it possible to walk from Budva to the island of Sveti Stefan?

Yes, you can walk from Budva to the village of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro.

Accordingly, from Rafailovici you can also walk along the embankment both to Budva and to St. Stephen.

Island of St. Stephen in Montenegro

Distance from Stara Budva to Sveti Stefan is 9 km. The road for the most part goes along the sea and through parks, only in one section you will need to walk 700 meters along the highway.

Vacationers walk along this pedestrian road both on their own and with children or strollers, but not all sections of the path will be comfortable with a stroller.

Budva - Sveti Stefan on foot, map

The pedometer calculated that my walk from Budva to the lookout over Sveti Stefan and back to Budva was 21 km. One way runs about 10 km.

In the summer in the heat, I would hardly have gone for this, but that day it was only +25, I had no other plans, and I wanted to see the most famous island of Montenegro, so early in the morning I slammed the door of the apartment and hit the road.

Budva - Becici

Distance - 2-3 km

On my way - 30-40 minutes

Budva and Becici are connected by a tunnel. First we get along Budva to the tunnel, we go in.

Entrance to the tunnel from Budva
Cave drawings in the tunnel

Through 3 minutes We are in Becici. We go down to the embankment, we go all the time along the sea.

An alternative option is to go from Budva to Becici along the sidewalk along the Jadransky path, but this is longer in time and not very comfortable, because. traffic on the highway is busy, you don’t really want to breathe exhaust gases. But you can see the whole of Budva from a height.

View of the Slavic beach from the Jadran way
If you don't want to go through the tunnel, you can get to Becici along the Jadran way

Becici — Rafailovici

Distance - 1.5 km

On my way - 20 minutes

Road from Becici to Rafailovici
Approaching Rafailovici

In Rafailovici there are enough cafes and restaurants near the sea, you can relax and have lunch at the same time.

Embankment in Rafailovici

The picturesque resort of Rafailovici is a former fishing village, and now a modern tourist center with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. There are all conditions for a relaxing holiday and for active sports. I would recommend staying here.

Rafailovici - popular resort Budva Riviera, a picturesque fishing village on the very seashore. In this compact tourist town with winding streets, even in high season, there is an atmosphere of tranquility.

The coastal zone in Rafailovichi is not wide, the municipal beach is golden, sandy; the length of the paid and free zones is 400 m. On the south side, where the rocks adjoin the sea, there is a rocky, uncrowded area with clear water. Through a 100-meter tunnel in the rock, you can go to the neighboring one.

The resort smoothly flows into Becici. The beach is large, spacious, even in peak season you can find a place. A set of 2 sun loungers and an umbrella cost from €5 to €10 (in the autumn we even saw it for €4!), and next to some bars it is free if you make an order. The beach is mostly coarse yellowish sand, children will like it.

Rafailovichi adjoin the town. Major hotels not in the village; along coastline built private hotels and apartments. The most popular villas are Niko, Helena, Meduza, Bello Porto. good hotels- , . Between the villages on a hill, on the territory of Becici, there is an elegant one. This hotel has a pool on the terrace and a well-groomed private beach.

Attractions

View of the resort, photo alblackcat

There are no architectural sights in Rafailovici - the most beautiful corner of Montenegro is famous only for the beach and natural resources. Not far from the village, at the Veslo cliff, there is a grotto "Source of Souls", going vertically to a depth of 30 m, with amazing underwater landscapes and marine life.

Cuisine and restaurants

A line of restaurants lined the shore. Here they offer European cuisine and Montenegrin dishes, skillfully cook meat and chicken. Of the local dishes, connoisseurs advise sausages-chevapi, stew of meat and vegetables - muchkalitsa, chopped cutlets - splash, veal soup-chorba.

The most luxurious restaurant is Alexander.

Seafood is excellently cooked in the restaurant "Three Ribaras": fish from a fresh catch is cut up and cooked right in front of you. Serve fish chorbu soup with lemon and croutons; shrimps, seafood risotto, Niksicko dark beer, Montenegrin wines Krstač and Vranac.

The Porat restaurant also specializes in seafood.

Pizza is offered by the Papillon pizzeria, Montenegrin palachinke pancakes are also baked there.

Entertainment and recreation

There is a small water park on the beach, there is a cable car, playgrounds. You can go diving and play tennis. There are no noisy discos and a variety of shops in Rafailovici: shopping and nightlife await you in neighboring Budva. There is a pier with boats and boats, from there they offer to take a boat trip or go fishing. for sale excursion tours across Montenegro.

How to get from Tivat airport to Rafailovici village

The nearest airport is in the city of Tivat.

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It will not work to get by bus directly from Tivat airport to the village of Rafailovichi, you need to change at. How to get to Budva I wrote.

A special tourist mini train runs from Budva for € 1.5, which stops at each hotel.

From Budva to Rafailovici is less than 4 km, so you can walk on foot.

If you don’t want to bother, then take a taxi from the airport or better book an individual transfer to.

What to see in the surroundings

Tourists walk to Milocer Park with botanical garden. Along Milocer there is a trail to the island of Sveti Stefan.

A tourist road train goes to Budva, where there is a museum and architectural masterpieces.

By bus, you can go to the Ostrog rock monastery, which has gained fame as a miraculous place. There is also a picturesque canyon of the Moraca River.

You can see the canyon of the Tara River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. The depth of the canyon reaches a depth of 1.3 km.

popular boat trips along the coast and along the Bay of Kotor.

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