Drives and day trips — Petrovac
Petrovac’s own guides develop trips to Ulcinj and the Bojana, Lake Skadar and Ostrog. They sit alongside Budva articles on Stari Bar, Cetinje and Lovcen, and Kotor and Perast, with separate navigation from Petrovac and back. The articles describe visits, breaks and costs; the linked guides’ original driving estimates remain based on Budva.
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Ulcinj, Long Beach and Ada Bojana by car from Petrovac
From the Old Olive Tree and Valdanos Bay to Ulcinj Old Town, the sandy coast and the Bojana River. A full day with sightseeing, lunch, parking access and ready-made navigation routes.Lake Skadar by car from Petrovac: Virpazar, Godinje and Murići
Drive through Sozina to Virpazar’s bridges, Besac Fortress, the stone houses of Godinje and Murići beach. With lunch, time for each visit and prepared navigation.Drive from Petrovac to Ostrog via Sozina and Ždrebaonik
A day trip through Sozina to Dajbabe, Podgorica’s cathedral, Ždrebaonik and both levels of Ostrog, with lunch at Sokoline and prepared 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.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.Car rental for trips from PetrovacFor your planned trip, compare cars by passenger capacity, luggage space, mileage allowance and pickup location in Petrovac.
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Town guidePetrovac guideOpen the guide for an overview of Petrovac, arrival options, accommodation, parking and detailed planning pages.
Open the guideAbout the cityHow the former Kastel Lastva became Petrovac, and what remains of its maritime past.Things to doSwimming and walking in Petrovac, from the town waterfront to neighbouring beaches.SightsWhat the fort above Petrovac's harbour and the surviving Roman mosaics reveal about the town's past.Lesser-known placesA viewpoint and small churches in Petrovac, a garden visit with hosts, and two lesser-known beaches with different visiting conditions.With childrenFamily outings on the Petrovac coast, Crvena Komuna and LightLand, plus a film in Bar and a short boat trip from Virpazar.FoodPastrovici cooking in Petrovac, with the origins of makaruli and how local dishes differ from wider coastal food.Where to eatPlaces for a meal or coffee in Petrovac, with recommendations on what to order.Where to stayRecommended stays in Petrovac, from promenade hotels to apartments with kitchens.AirportsGetting to Petrovac from Tivat or Podgorica Airport and continuing to your accommodation.ParkingWhere to park in Petrovac if you are not a hotel guest, with options near the surrounding beaches.Practical informationTransport during your stay in Petrovac and mobile services for your trip.SafetyExploring Petrovac's coast safely and knowing who to contact if you need help during your stay.Explore the cityEveryday Petrovac through waterfront coffee, shopping, shared coastal spaces, recreation and evening events, with seasonal work and working from an apartment.Stay plansPetrovac itineraries for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days: coast, beaches and trips. Seven days through three bases or ten days in the same Petrovac accommodation.
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Cetinje
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Kotor
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Tivat
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Podgorica
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Ulcinj
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Herceg Novi
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Igalo
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