Drives and day trips — Budva
Driving guides from Budva cover the coast from Milocer and Sveti Stefan to Stari Bar, the towns of the Bay of Kotor, Cetinje and Lovcen, Ostrog and the Lake Skadar hinterland. They explain stops, visits on foot, time for sightseeing and lunch, costs and return navigation. The selection includes a shorter coastal outing as well as full days away from Budva.
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Sveti Stefan, Milocer and Petrovac by car from Budva
Petrovac harbour, a walk through Milocer Park and views of Sveti Stefan from the public shore. A shorter day trip by car from Budva, with lunch and prepared navigation routes.Kotor and Perast by car from Budva
Climb to Saint John’s Fortress, explore Kotor’s squares and visit the palaces of Perast. A full-day trip from Budva with lunch by the bay, admission costs and ready-to-use navigation.Cetinje and Lovcen by car from Budva, with Njegos's Mausoleum
Cetinje's royal state rooms, Njegos's Mausoleum and views of the Bay of Kotor from Kuk, with a return cable car ride. A drive from Budva with visits, breaks and prepared navigation.Ostrog by car from Budva
A trip from Budva to Zdrebaonik and both levels of Ostrog, with lunch at Sokoline. The approach goes through Cetinje and Podgorica, with time for visits and prepared driving routes.Lake Skadar by car from Budva, via Rijeka Crnojevica and Pavlova Strana
Lipa Cave, Danilo's Bridge, historic Obod and the river's sweeping bend seen from Pavlova Strana. A land-based day trip from Budva, with lunch by the water and prepared navigation routes.Stari Bar and the Old Olive Tree by car from Budva
The Old Olive Tree at Mirovica, the archaeological town below Rumija and lunch on Stari Bar’s market street. A trip along the coastal road, with time to explore and prepared navigation.Car rental for trips from BudvaFor your planned trip, compare cars by passenger capacity, luggage space, mileage allowance and pickup location in Budva.
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For the rest of your stay, explore the practical city guides, local stories and day-by-day itineraries.
Plan your stayBudva guideRead about reaching Budva, selecting an area to stay, local food, landmarks and the practical details of a comfortable visit.
Open guideAbout the cityHow Budva grew from an ancient settlement into a seaside resort, and what survives within its walls.Things to doWhat you can do on foot in Budva and which activities take you further along the Riviera.SightsWhat Budva's walls and museum collections reveal about the town's past.Lesser-known placesA lesser-known side of Budva beyond the beach crowds, through forts and monasteries in the hills.With childrenShort walks with children in Budva and how to get around with a pushchair.FoodPastrovici dishes and their origins, with the differences between local and wider coastal cooking.Where to eatWhere to eat in Budva by the sea or away from the waterfront, and what to order.Where to stayRecommended stays in Budva, from waterfront hotels to apartments with kitchens.AirportsGetting to Budva from Tivat Airport and the alternatives for arriving by air.ParkingWhere to leave your car in Budva for a short stop or longer stay, with seasonal parking rates.Practical informationGetting around the Budva Riviera and using a tourist SIM card during your stay.SafetyStaying safe in Budva, from looking after belongings in crowds to getting help when needed.Explore the cityStories about everyday life and the character of Budva’s neighbourhoods.Stay plansBudva itineraries for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days: Old Town, beaches and trips, with a seven-day stay in one base or a ten-day journey with overnight stops.
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