Budva Attractions
Things to See in Budva Old Town and Beyond
Attractions in Budva cover the walled Old Town and Citadel, historic churches, the Archaeological Museum, coastal monasteries and Riviera viewpoints.
Budva Old Town is a walled medieval settlement on a small peninsula jutting into the Adriatic, originally fortified by the Venetians. The citadel at its southern tip dates to the 15th century and houses a small library, a collection of maritime maps, and an open-air terrace with views across to Sveti Nikola island. Entry to the citadel costs €3.50. Inside the walls, the Church of St. John (Sveti Ivan), the Church of Santa Maria in Punta (9th century), and the Holy Trinity Church sit within a few hundred metres of each other. The Archaeological Museum on Petra I Petrovića covers artefacts from Greek, Roman and medieval periods found locally, including jewellery and ceramics from a 5th-century BC necropolis.
Outside the Old Town, the Budva Riviera has several notable sites. Sveti Stefan — the fortified island village turned Aman resort — is 10 km south and visible from much of the coast road. The island itself is closed to non-guests, but the surrounding beaches and viewpoints are public. The Podmaine Monastery (Podostrog) sits in the hills above the town, a working Orthodox monastery with frescoes dating to the 15th century. The Austrians built a fortress at Mogren during the 19th century, the remains of which are visible on the cliffside walk between the Old Town and Mogren Beach.
Most attractions in the Old Town are walkable within 15 minutes. For Sveti Stefan and the Podmaine Monastery, a car, taxi or local bus is needed.