General information

Budva is considered tourist capital of Montenegro since during the past five years it has become a favourite destinations of younger visitors due to its vide variety of offer ranging from nice, clean sandy beaches to late night party’s on the streets of Budva. Budva is located in the middle of region called Budvanska riviera which has beaches that stretch 25 km in length. Beaches like Trsteno, Jaz, Buljarica and others. One of the most special places is Sveti Stefan a city hotel located n a small peninsula connected to the land with a small, narrow pathway, certainly a place worth to visit.

Location

Budva is located in the middle of the coastal area of Montenegro, it is 75 kilometers far away from Dubrovnik Airport which is the closest international airport.

Airports

Tivat airport is only 20 kilometers away.

Traffic

City has a heavy traffic during the summer months, but taxi service can be used for short trips since it is cheap and most convenient. Major car hire companies are also present in Budva.

Popular destinations

Budva – is the touristic capital of Montenegro, with its natural bay where it is positioned and rich history it is attracting more and more visitors every year. The Budva coast is 21 km long with 17 beaches. It is among the most beautiful coasts in the Adriatic and when visiting Montenegro this is the place you simply have to see. In the Old part of the town you can also visit many shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries but also old sacred locations which are important part of the history of Budva.

Podgorica is the capital city. Podgorica lies on 5 rivers. Since the city was heavily bombarded in second world war it can be said that it is newly reborn city. It has modern style architecture with lot of parks and green surfaces.
Tivat is located in the central part of the Boka Kotorska bay, it is rich with with sandy beaches and numerous bays. It stretches on 31 square kilometers and the most famous of it all is the Blue Horizon beach located in the close vicitinity of the city.

Airports

Podgorica Airport – is located 11km from Podgorica. There are regular daily flights to Belgrade, and during the summer months taffic is intensified and flights are available to many different European destiantions.
Tivat Airport – is located only 2o kilometers away from Budva and it is well connected with different European cities.

Spoken languages

Montenegro language, due to the tourism orientation English and German are spoken as well.

Currency

From the beginning of 2002, the Euro has been the currency used in Montenegro

Drivers licence and drivers age

– Driver must be at least 20 years of age and have 1 year of driving experience in order to hire a car in Montenegro..

Travel tips

1. Car hire service is available in the cities and airports as well.
2. Taxi service is metered but price can also be negotiated.
3. International Driving License is required.

Drivers lane

In Montenegro cars are driven on the right side as in most of the European countries.

Traffic

Montenegro has no highway infrastructure built yet but two current roadway projects projects are considered to be national priority to improve Montenegro’s economical position as well as creating an elite tourist destination. Speed limits are 120kph (75mph) on motorways and 100kph (62mph) on other roads. Seat belts must be fasten at all times. The minimum driving age is 18.

Bordering countries

Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania