Things to do in budva
People ask me this all the time: Things to do in budva. The short answer is below, the honest one just after — both from what I have seen for years around Lake Skadar.
I write from Virpazar, right at the lake. No copy-paste tips from other guidebooks and no commissions bending my opinion. Just what I would tell a friend.
Overview
Public transport exists but is irregular. For flexible travel, a rental car is the only stress-free option. For a fixed lake stay, a transfer is usually enough.
Off-season accommodation is affordable and family-run. In July and August book early — the good rooms go fast.
The three highlights
Which town works best as a base depends on how you travel. Lake-only? Virpazar. Lots of coast planned? Start from Bar or Budva.
Distances look shorter on the map than they are in reality. Budget conservatively for Montenegrin roads.
Half-day itinerary
Public transport exists but is irregular. For flexible travel, a rental car is the only stress-free option. For a fixed lake stay, a transfer is usually enough.
Off-season accommodation is affordable and family-run. In July and August book early — the good rooms go fast.
Full-day itinerary
Which town works best as a base depends on how you travel. Lake-only? Virpazar. Lots of coast planned? Start from Bar or Budva.
Distances look shorter on the map than they are in reality. Budget conservatively for Montenegrin roads.
Häufige Fragen
Wie viele Tage?
Beste Zeit?
Note: the German version of this article is more detailed. If you read German, you may prefer the full German edition.