Budva Old Town
Budva, Montenegro
A small walled old town on a former island, with narrow stone lanes, squares and a citadel on the seaward side. Visit in the morning before the beach crowds arrive, and walk the citadel walls for views of the coast.
Budva is one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic and is around 2,500 years old. The old town grew up on an island that became a peninsula through silting. The high wall dates from the period of Venetian rule (1420–1797). Two earthquakes shaped the town, in 1667 and 1979; after the 1979 quake the old town was largely rebuilt to its original form in about eight years.
At its heart is the citadel (Santa Maria Fortress) from the 15th century, where the “Grad Teatar” festival takes place in summer. The church of Santa Maria in Punta, dating from 840, is regarded as the oldest precisely dated church in Budva. Allow one to two hours and come in the morning, before the beach crowds begin. From the citadel walls the view stretches along the coast.
- Nearest town
- Budva, Montenegro
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.2786, 18.8397
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Montenegro: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Seoce-BudvaCampsite2 km from Budva Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Kuća OleanderMotorhome stopover6 km from Budva Old TownMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Autokamp BuljaricaCampsite14 km from Budva Old TownTentsCaravans
- Restella CampCampsite16 km from Budva Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Образовательный курортCampsite17 km from Budva Old TownTentsCaravans
- Kamp PodkrajCampsite19 km from Budva Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Montenegro · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Budva Old Town?
Budva Old Town is in Budva, Montenegro, at GPS 42.2786, 18.8397. It is about 14 km from Cetinje.
Can you camp near Budva Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Budva, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Budva Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sveti Stefan (5 km), Njegoš Mausoleum (13 km), Boka Kotorska (17 km) and Rijeka Crnojevića Bridge (17 km).
When is the best time to visit Budva Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)