Things to see and do Budva (Будва)

While walking along the citadel, you will come across a pretty little sculpture, which has become over the years the symbol of the city. Sitting on her rock, at the bend of a beach, the little Mermaid of Budva looks at you with her benevolent air and always seems to have a protective feeling. On the way to the beaches of Mogren, leaving the citadel, let yourself be carried away by the charm of the little Mermaid of Budva. You will not be alone, tourists visiting Budva love to have their picture taken with her.

Visit to be privileged for the panorama. Located east of the old town of Budva and facing the sea, this citadel offers a nice view of the old town. You will visit an impressive library of books and old maps among which you can find a copy of the old French daily newspaper Le PetitJournal dating from 1912 or a book published in 1576 in Paris on the history of George Castriot Skanderbeg. You will have the opportunity to have a drink or a meal on a terrace with a 360 degree view.

Just next to the previous one, we can finally see the church of Santa Maria in Punta dating back to 840. First Benedictine and then Franciscan, it was requisitioned in 1807 by the Napoleonic troops to shelter their horses. A bell tower with three windows adorns the church and its slabs reveal Latin inscriptions. It once housed the famous miraculous icon of the Mother of God (Our Lady of Budva) from the 14th century, considered the patron saint of the town.

Built in 1804, this church features paintings by Corfu-born artist Nicholaos Aspioti. The entrance has three bells and the windows are in the shape of a round dome. The church's iconostasis was created by Greek icon painters in the ^19th century and is of exceptional artistic merit! The whole area around the church is beautifully paved. In front of the church is the tomb of Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša, a Budva-born writer and politician.

Budva is surrounded by sandy beaches, which explains its tourist appeal. Big and lively is Slovenska Plaža (1,600 m). The beaches of Mogren, behind the Hotel Avala, are rather quiet. Jaz lies between two small hills in an uninhabited area (access by secondary road from the expressway). A large campsite and several cafés-restaurants line the beach. The smaller (100 m), nearby Trsteno cove is well worth a visit. Here, too, an open-air restaurant allows you to alternate between swimming and eating in summer.

Information office located in the main street of the old town but you can pass by without seeing it. The access is direct from the entrance on the esplanade. The office will be able to give you a lot of important information with complete brochures, but also maps. The office can also provide you with a comprehensive list of nearby hotels and information on homestays. It is open every day of the week.

Opened to visitors in 2006, the ramparts encircle part of the town. They allow nice views of the tiled roofs and small gardens nestled between the old houses. The ramparts served as protection for the city from the sea and from the land armies. In 1667, an earthquake destroyed a large part of these walls, which were later rebuilt. A pleasant walk that allows you to immerse yourself in the medieval history of this city.

Small church dedicated to Saint Sava built in the 12th century. It is a very small Romanesque building with a nave and a small apse. Its past remains unclear and several hypotheses emerge where it would have been used by Catholics and also by Orthodox. Renovation work, after the earthquake of 1979, has helped to elucidate the history of its creation. The frescoes bear an inscription dated 1143. Never mind the history, the view is magical!

The church, which was the seat of the local diocese until 1828, has been rebuilt many times and is distinguished by an imposing bell tower and a large episcopal residence, both dating from the 19th century (1867). The exact origin of the church remains unknown. Historians believe that its foundation dates back to the 9th century. Inside the building is the 12th-century icon known as Our Lady of Budva, which is still used in the procession on June 24, the day of the saint.

It is the largest water park on the coast. Slides, pools, children's area, restaurants, bars, souvenir store... This trip will surely please the whole family. The attractions are nice, there is something for all tastes and all ages. Several slides are adapted to adults of all levels and others for the very young. The supervisors are attentive to the safety of the latter. A cafeteria is at your disposal to fill up on ice cream. The pool with a bar in the middle is also very nice!