Best Things to Do in Budva, Budva, Montenegro

The seaside resort town of Budva is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Montenegro. Although only small in population, the town attracts more than half a million people annually, with many drawn to the area for the azure blue seas, charming old town and dramatic mountain scenery.

In July and August it becomes the Balkan equivalent of Ibiza, drawing tens of thousands of people from across the region, and further afield, to its beaches and nightclubs. During the rest of the year, it’s a very laidback town with a stunning fortified Old Town, picturesque coastline and many boutique hotels.

The town has seen an influx of money in recent years, with much regeneration work taking place and new independent businesses cropping up regularly.

With gorgeous beaches surrounded by an imposing mountain landscape, bags of history and a buzzing nightlife scene, it’s a wonderful and affordable alternative to the South of France or Croatia.

Budva’s Old Town dates back more than 2,500 years and is one of the oldest developed areas around the whole of the Adriatic. It’s made up of a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways, surrounded by the complete, fortified, Old Town walls. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).