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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

Budva
Gateway airport
Podgorica Airport (TGD)
Best season
May–Jun
Time zone
Europe/Podgorica
Sights covered
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Sveti Nikola Island

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.

Lovćen National Park

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.

Jaz Beach

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.

Podmaine Monastery

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.

Praskvica Monastery

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.

Budva Riviera

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.

Podlastva Monastery

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.

Stanjevići Monastery

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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