Montenegro's beach capital, with a walled old town on the sea, the island hotel of Sveti Stefan nearby and mountains rising behind. Here's what Budva is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
June and September are best, warm with a warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, with lively nightlife. Spring and autumn are good for the old town and Kotor.
Venetian walls, lanes and a citadel on the sea.
Two coves reached by a cliff path from the old town.
The famous island village, best seen from the beach and viewpoints.
The walled town in its fjord-like bay, 30 minutes away.
Drive up the mountain to a mausoleum with views over the country.
A quieter resort town with a pine-backed beach.
Yes, for beaches and an old town, at lower prices than Croatia. Stay outside the busiest strip if you want peace.
Fly into Tivat, about 30 minutes away, or Podgorica or Dubrovnik. There are direct flights from the UK, mostly in summer.
June and September, around 26 to 27°C.
Yes, with sandy and pebble beaches and a compact old town, though the main strip is noisy at night in summer.
Kotor is more beautiful and historic, Budva has better beaches. They're only 30 minutes apart.
Put Budva on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.