Budva is known as the Queen of the Mediterranean, the Monte Carlo of Montenegro, and is a true capital of Montenegrin tourism. The city boasts an amazing historical district, once ruled over by the Venetians, but many night clubs, luxurious villas and hotels, casinos and is, alongside being the Montenegrin tourism capital, the capital of the country’s nightlife as well. The Budva Riviera, spanning over an area of 25 kilometers, offers some of the most beautiful beaches the country can offer.
The Cathedral of Saint John, as well as the Orthodox churches of Saint Sava and The Holy Trinity stand next to each other, decorating this small square situated adjacent to the city walls. During the summer, this square hosts a very rich and diverse cultural program, with many plays being acted out by the Theatre of Budva. At the same square, next to the Cathedral of Saint John, there is a bell tower, one of the symbols of the city, which can be seen from every spot in and outside the city. This cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, who is the patron saint of Budva, and was constructed around the year 1200. The cathedral was renovated many times, and its current look dates back to the 17th century. Interestingly, this building is one of the few that did not suffer any major damage during the 1979 earthquake.
Located on the Toplis hill and overlooking Budva, this place of fun and amusement for all ages, spanning over an area of 41800m2, offers 14 water slides and four large swimming pools, including a wave pool, a hydro-massage pool, a lazy river, as well as a bar inside a pool.The children’s section offers 53 different attractions. The main water slide is reserved only for the bravest youngsters, towering to a height of 63 meters. After an active day in the water park, the pool with hydro-massage beds and the must-have cocktail will surely complete your day.
