Read reviews of tourists about Budva - one of the best resorts in Montenegro. The pros and cons of 2021 holidays Tell us about the weather, hotels, excursions and beaches on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Tourist advice.
Reviews about the weather in Budva
Montenegro has a warm Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild here: in December and January, the thermometer ranges from 0 ° С to + 9 ° С. Sometimes thaws of + 15 ° C occur. Real spring comes in March.
The beach season begins in May, when the sea water warms up to + 18 ° С. According to tourists' reviews, holidays in Budva with children are good in June.
Elena: "During the week in June, there were two rains, but short-term. The temperature was from + 22 ° C in rain and up to + 28 ° C on sunny days. The sea did not seem cold to us, it was very comfortable."
Montenegrin summer is dry, it rarely rains. In July and August, the coastline becomes especially crowded. Air temperature + 33 ° С, and sea water +24 ... + 26 ° С. There is no wind, during the day the sun bakes so hard that everyone tries to hide in the shade or spend time in air-conditioned rooms.
Tourists left positive reviews about their holiday in Budva in September - almost everyone likes the velvet season. The air temperature drops to + 24 ° С, and the sea water is still warm + 20 ... + 22 ° С. In October it gets colder up to + 17 ° С, so the beach season is coming to an end.
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Reviews of tourists about hotels in Budva
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Budva lives off tourists, and there are many hotels and apartments in the city. This is the most expensive resort in Montenegro. Hotels on the first line from the sea are 20-40% more expensive than those located at a distance from the beaches. Many tourists rent comfortable houses and apartments for $ 35-50 per day.
International quality standards are not strictly observed in Budva. Service in a 3 * hotel can be of higher quality than in a 4 * hotel. All-inclusive food is rare, breakfasts are common.
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Anastasiya: "I liked Hotel Budva 3 * - clean, excellent breakfasts and very helpful staff."
Dmitry: "On the territory of Hotel Slovenska Plaza 3 * pools with sea water, shops, bars. Bathrobes in the room. The sea is 5 minutes walk."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Budva
The resort has free and paid recreation areas. They are located near the old city walls and on the outskirts of Budva. All beaches are pebbly. There are changing cabins, toilets and showers. There are many cafes, bars, restaurants, souvenir and excursion shops on the embankment. Boats and yachts are moored nearby, which offer walks and fishing in the Adriatic Sea.
Many people relax on the Slavic beach, which is covered with a mixture of sand and small pebbles. They are not very flattering about him. The beach is cleaned regularly in summer. In autumn, when there are few tourists, the coast is rarely looked after, and candy wrappers and cigarette butts accumulate between the stones. Boats run near the Slavyansky beach, so it is dangerous to swim far away.
According to tourists, in Budva it is better to rest on other beaches. A little away from the city buildings, under the steep cliffs, there is one of the most convenient beaches of the resort - Mogren. It is cleaner and much more picturesque. The beach on the island of St. Nicholas is also popular. There is very beautiful water and underwater world. Be sure to take masks and fins! 3-4 km from the center of Budva there is another good beach - Becici, which has been awarded the honorary Blue Flag for its cleanliness.
vadimk962: "On the Becici beach, the sand is dark and very coarse. The water is gorgeous, transparent and turquoise. The entry into the sea is smooth, then there is sand."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Budva
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The Montenegrin resort is loved by vacationers from Russia, so many excursions in Russian are offered here. According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, in Budva, trips to the Bay of Kotor, the Ostrog monastery, to the canyon of the Tara River, Duromir park, to the island of St. Nicholas, to the Piva and Skadar lakes were popular. Parents with children liked the excursion to the petting zoo and picnics near the waterfall.
While on holiday in Budva, take a walk around the Old Town on your own. Narrow streets and stone houses - a cozy and atmospheric place! Go to the Maritime Museum, admire the beautiful buildings from the observation deck, and visit the old Catholic churches.
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Veronica: "We went to monasteries on the seaside. A very unusual and interesting excursion. Mikhail is an excellent driver and a wonderful, knowledgeable guide, who loves his job." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of staying in Budva
Many people liked the Montenegrin resort. In their reviews of Budva for 2019 and 2020, tourists noted the wonderful nature, colorful historical center and convenient infrastructure. The seaside town has everything a visitor needs - shops, a market, cafes and restaurants.
pros holidays in Budva in 2021, according to tourists:
- Visa-free entry.
- Comfortable and short flight.
- Mild climate.
- Warm sea.
- Equipped pebble beaches.
- Lots of entertainment - snorkeling, diving, kayaking and parasailing.
- Green Park.
- Good infrastructure.
- Interesting excursions.
- There is no language barrier - many expats from Russia live in Budva.
Princess Diary: "Our tourists do not have problems with the language, which is why the resort is quite affordable for Russians and enjoys great success."
Minuses:
- Because of boats and yachts, the sea is not clean.
- There is mud on the streets and beaches.
- There are many tourists in the summer.
Daria: "Budva in the season is darkness! Crowds of people, rivers of cars. There is no talk about the mountain air - everything is in the exhaust gases."
The nuances of rest in Budva and tourist advice
The peak of the tourist season is in July and August, but at this time it is very hot in the resorts of Montenegro and there are a lot of people. According to tourists, the best time to stay in Budva is May, June, the second half of August and September.
On the beaches of the resort, there is a charge for renting umbrellas and sun loungers, so tourists prefer to relax with their own rugs and towels. Special beach shoes will also come in handy.
Catty Shark: "Mats are better to take with you, and the harder they are, the better, the less stones you will feel on your body."
If you rented an apartment with a kitchen and cook yourself, we recommend buying food in the Mega market supermarket. There is a large assortment and low prices. Fruits and vegetables are profitable to take in the market, which is located next to the TQ Plaza shopping center.
It is customary to leave a tip in restaurants and cafes of Budva - 10% of the order amount. In large establishments, this amount is usually included in the bill.
