Montenegro
Budva
Budva, on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, is a historic city with more than 2,500 years of history. It offers beautiful coastal attractions such as Sveti Nikola Island and Jaz Beach.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Podgorica Airport (TGD)
- Best season
- May–Jun
- Time zone
- Europe/Podgorica
- Sights covered
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Nature
Sveti Nikola Island
A small island off the coast of Budva, Montenegro, reachable by boat and a great place to relax on the beach.
Parks & gardens
Lovćen National Park
Lovćen National Park in Montenegro is home to Mount Lovćen, part of the Dinaric Alps. Hiking trails along the ridge offer sweeping open views.
Nature
Jaz Beach
A pebble beach a short way west of central Budva, Montenegro. It's divided into two sections and has a campsite, making it a great spot to relax and camp right by the sea.
Temples & religious sites
Podmaine Monastery
A Serbian Orthodox monastery near Budva, founded in the 15th century by the Crnojević family. Its grounds hold two churches side by side: a smaller one built in the 15th century and a larger one from 1747.
Temples & religious sites
Praskvica Monastery
A Serbian Orthodox monastery in the village of Čelobrdo near Budva, steeped in a long history. Its name comes from the scent of a nearby spring, and it's a pleasant place for a quiet stroll.
Nature
Budva Riviera
An Adriatic coastal stretch around Budva, at the heart of Montenegro's coastline. It's the country's leading beach resort area, ideal for swimming and a summer getaway.
Temples & religious sites
Podlastva Monastery
A Serbian Orthodox monastery located in Lastva Grbaljska, in the Grbalj region. Its church is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
Temples & religious sites
Stanjevići Monastery
Stanjevići Monastery lies north of Budva, Montenegro, and is the historic site where the legal code of Montenegro and Brda was enacted in 1798. It is also known as a cultural center of the Paštrovići region.
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