Budva Municipality district, Montenegro

Places to visit near Budva

Budva is a town in Budva Municipality district, Montenegro, home to about 18,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 30 beaches & coast, 42 caves, 25 churches and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mogren (2 km), The Podmaine Monastery (2 km) and Sveti Nikola (3 km).

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Budva, Montenegro
Budva, Budva Municipality district, Montenegro. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Budva at a glance

Location
Budva Municipality district, Montenegro
Population
about 18,000
Coordinates
42.2864° N, 18.8400° E
Places within 50 km
157 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Budva

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Budva: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Budva

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Budva. The closest is Slovenska Beach (1 km); the best-known is Mogren (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Budva

44 caves within 100 km of Budva. The closest is Golubinj Pećina (2 km); the best-known is Lipa Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Budva

42 churches within 100 km of Budva. The closest is St. John the Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is The Podmaine Monastery (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Budva

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Budva. The closest is Sveti Nikola (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sveti Nikola · viewpoint · Budva Municipality · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Štirovnik · viewpoint · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Orlov Krš · viewpoint · Old Royal Capital Cetinje · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Vratno · viewpoint · Budva Municipality · ~8 km
  • Goli Vrh · viewpoint · Budva Municipality · ~9 km
  • Seoštik · viewpoint · Budva Municipality · ~10 km

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Forts & heritage near Budva

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Budva. The closest is Old Town Budva (1 km); the best-known is Tvrđava Kosmač (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Budva

7 museums within 100 km of Budva. The closest is Biljarda (16 km); the best-known is Maritime Museum (Former Place of Grgurina Family 18th Century) (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Budva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Budva
  2. 2 km The Podmaine Monastery · monastery, Budva Municipality
  3. 4 km Podlastva · church, Budva Municipality
  4. 3 km Plaža Jaz · beach
  5. 3 km Mogren · beach, Budva Municipality
  6. 3 km Sveti Nikola · viewpoint, Budva Municipality
  7. 3 km Back to Budva

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From travellers near Budva

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How to reach Budva

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    Within 15 km of Budva

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Budva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3048Slovenska Beach (1 km)
    Caves4244Golubinj Pećina (2 km)
    Churches2542St. John the Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1942Sveti Nikola (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2136Old Town Budva (1 km)
    Other attractions411Manastir Vojnići (7 km)
    Museums57Biljarda (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs07Xhamia e Kryepazarit (62 km)
    Waterfalls35Waterfall View (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Sveta Neđelja (16 km)
    Buddhist sites23Rustovo Monastery (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Lovćen National Park (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Krupačko Jezero (72 km)

    Budva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Budva?

    Mogren (beach, about 2 km), The Podmaine Monastery (monastery, about 2 km), Sveti Nikola (viewpoint, about 3 km), Plaža Jaz (beach, about 4 km), Podlastva (church, about 4 km), Tvrđava Kosmač (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Budva?

    157 places on Spotwander: 30 beaches & coast, 42 caves, 25 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Budva?

    Slovenska Beach, about 1 km by road; Budvanski Zaliv (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Budva?

    Golubinj Pećina, about 2 km by road; Pećina Ivanovići (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Budva?

    St. John the Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Holy Trinity (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Budva?

    Start in Budva, visit The Podmaine Monastery, then Podlastva, then Plaža Jaz, then Mogren, then Sveti Nikola, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Budva?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Budva

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Budva’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Budva on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.