Budva is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Montenegro. And this is not surprising, because in the resort area there is everything that a vacationer’s soul can wish for: clubs with relevant music, karaoke, cafes, many restaurants and much more. As for history, Budva was founded more than 2500 years ago. Based on this, it can be argued that this resort place is the oldest of those located on the Adriatic coast. Historical evidence suggests that, at different intervals, this territory was subordinate to the Romans, Greeks, Slavs, Venetians and Turks.
Historical sights
As for cultural values, the main ones are in the old part of Budva. The central part of the so-called Old Town is the Citadel, which serves as a fortress. It was erected in the 6th century BC. To date, the fortress has been converted into a museum of history and a theater complex working in the fresh air.
Temple buildings
The narrow streets of Budva are very often built up with churches and temples. The most famous of them are: the Church of Virgin Mary of the 11th century, the Cathedral of St. John, built in the 17th century, the Cathedral of St. Sava, which was built in the 16th century, the Holy Trinity Church of the 19th century. The fortress wall, which appeared in the 16th century, is endowed with a protective function.
Old Town Attractions
The old city is the district of Budva, which indicates the unusual color and identity of the resort. Near the Cathedral of St. John, guests will find a museum complex, which contains all the great finds of archaeologists made in this area. In addition to museums and churches, the town has a large number of cozy restaurants and cafes with Montenegrin specialties. The rock monastery, entirely carved from stone, is another famous highlight of Budva. The height of the cliff is a little more than one and a half kilometers. The monastery is famous for the fact that the relics of St. Basil are stored in its walls. The distance from Budva to the monastery is about 120 kilometers.
The surroundings of Budva
St. Stephen's Island is another beautiful place in the vicinity of Budva. It is noteworthy that before this territory was an ordinary village of fishermen and in a record short time it became a famous resort, which is in no way inferior to the famous Turkish coast. In addition to the fact that this territory has a huge number of beaches (both wild and public), it is famous for its beautiful landscape. This attracts tourists here.
The city is surrounded by a strong wall, which served as a defensive means during the war. All fortifications were built by the inhabitants of Venice back in the 15th century. If you want to capture the beauty of the fortress as a souvenir, you need to climb a high observation deck. The price of this pleasure is about 1 euro. The southern part of the same Old Town will open to vacationers a view of the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary. Also here you can see the famous Citadel, which has a protective function. Nearby is a fort called Mogren. Today it is impossible to find a person who would not agree, if possible, to visit these attractions and not to see all the beauty of this place personally. Among other things, there is the opportunity to visit all the famous Catholic churches, the main of which is the Church of St. John. By the way, icons are kept in this temple, the writing of which dates from the 15th and 18th centuries. Also in the Cathedral is the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. Rumor has it that its author was St. Luke himself. At the exit of the temple there is a sculpture called “Bell and Anchor”, which was cast from an old bell.
The Museum of Archeology in the Old Town deserves special attention, since it contains very interesting finds of all times. It is divided into 2 large halls. The good news is that the price of the tour is relatively small and is only about 1.5 euros.
Scuba dive
People who like to consider the depths of the sea will be extremely curious to scuba dive to the bottom and explore the secret corners of the underwater world. Long-sunken ships will come to the aid of curious tourists, in which, according to many legends, amazing treasures and treasures are stored. The most frequently visited diving sites are:
- The water area of Petrovac with coral reefs and an amazing array of vegetation.
- The area near the lighthouse Svetionik.
- Platamuni, next to which is Jaz Beach.
- Galiola, located near the island of St. Nicholas.
The immersion depth is relatively small and ranges from only 12 to 35 meters. Even beginner scuba divers will like it here. Professional divers claim that the best time for diving in Budva and Montenegro as a whole is from May to October. Before diving, you need to take special courses with an instructor, at the end of which a diploma is issued. The cost of courses on average is about 40 euros.
As for housing, in Budva there are many hospitable hotels. One of them will be discussed in this article.
Slovenska Plaza 3 *
This is one of the largest and most comfortable hotel complexes in Montenegro. The hotel is located 700 meters from the historic center of Budva. The complex is located in close proximity to the park area, which makes walks the most beneficial for the health of guests. The hotel consists of 3- and 4-star villas. From the windows of each property offers a wonderful view of the sea coast. Hotel Slovenska Plaza (Budva) is connected to the central part of the city by small streets. They all go to the main street, where, in fact, are all the cafes, shops, nightclubs and other infrastructure.
Description of rooms
All rooms at the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) are equipped with the latest technology, including a television antenna, air conditioning and heating, and equipment for accessing the World Wide Web. Each room of the hotel, regardless of class and cost of living, has a bathroom with all amenities and a hairdryer. Deluxe rooms, in addition to the listed amenities, also have a separate room for a comfortable stay with a book or even sleep. Some rooms also have spacious balconies or loggias. As for access to the Internet, the provision of Wi-Fi is available for a separate nominal fee.
Hotel Slovenska Plaza 3 * has two own restaurants, the range of which includes fresh fish and seafood dishes. Also here every morning pamper visitors with delicious pastries, pastries, to which you can order exquisite varieties of coffee or tea, as well as other exotic dishes. Restaurant Pjiaca is ready to pamper and surprise guests with the best seafood specialties.
Even for a budget tourist who is interested in visiting a city such as Budva, Slovenska Plaza is a hotel worthy of attention.
Entertainment and leisure
In the summer, life at the resort is literally in full swing. A variety of festivals, competitions, Pilates and belly dancing courses, zumba classes are held. Kids can have fun in the company of animators in a spacious playground. The beach area of the 4 * Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) is a 10-minute leisurely walk. The historic center can be seen by car, just a 20-minute drive away. Getting to the place is very easy, you just have to catch a bus. The stop is only 20 meters away. The nearest airport is 21 kilometers from Tivat and 71 kilometers from Dubrovnik. Shops and catering facilities are within walking distance.
The last update of the interior of the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) was carried out in 2006. The complex has about 700 rooms.
general description
Service in the apartment involves changing clothes every five days and daily wet cleaning. Number of rooms - 763, apartments - 220. Each room has a kettle and service. The rooms have balconies. All floors are tiled. There is a desk where you can put a laptop and other work accessories if necessary.
The rooms have small, however cozy kitchens with everything you need for cooking. From the institutions, the hotel is ready to offer guests a pizzeria, cafe, bar and two restaurants (one with local and the other with international cuisine). From leisure for children, you can highlight a games room and a pool with a jacuzzi and a hydromassage.
Service
The system of the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) is all-inclusive. Meals are served as a buffet. There are breakfasts, dinners, adult and children's menus. As for drinks, it is customary to sell everything locally produced, with the exception of only elite alcohol.
The hotel service includes:
- Post office.
- The Internet.
- Shopping centers.
- Boutiques.
- Supermarkets and grocery stores.
- Souvenir shop.
- Parking places.
From transport in the public domain there is a taxi.
Additional services of the hotel Slovenska Plaza 4 * (Budva):
- Luggage storage of values.
- Porter services.
- Exchange office.
- Bank branch.
- Laundry with dry cleaning services.
- Safe at the reception, the cost of which does not exceed 2 euros per day.
From sports entertainments - two pools with recreation areas, children's and adult water slides.
Even the appearance of the guests is taken care of by the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva, address: Trg Slobode 1). On the territory there is a beauty salon, gym and hairdresser.
Daytime activities - animation, discos, entertainment programs and organization of trips for excursions.
Sports at the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) include football, basketball, a jogging track with support for various speeds, a tennis court and table tennis.
As for beach holidays, the distance to the beach is only about 100 meters. There are pebble and sandy beaches. The latter option is most convenient for families with children. What do tourists say about the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva)?
Reviews
According to vacationers' reviews, it is clear that the hotel provides a pretty decent level of service for tourists there. Products are always fresh, beaches within walking distance. Helpful staff work at the reception, they settle instantly and comfortably. The housekeeping service works great, very discreet, no one ever bothers to relax. The public at the hotel is diverse, there are both Russians and citizens of other countries. All the famous places are nearby, they can be easily visited both by car, just by walking. All employees of the Slovenska Plaza Hotel (Budva) understand the Russian language, and some even speak it well. The apartments have excellent plumbing, everything works great. The rooms, although small, are very bright and comfortable. The food is simply gorgeous. The beds are very large, the plasma shows any channels. All toiletries are available, even bathrobes and slippers.
The hotel area is very beautiful and well-maintained, not a single speck of dust or paper can be found. Non-alcoholic drinks in the rooms include water, green and black tea. Internet is near the front desk. By the way, he catches much better than in the rooms.
Excursions
Incredibly interesting places are rich in Montenegro (Budva). Slovenska Plaza offers its guests fascinating excursions that are relatively inexpensive, only 50 euros. Grand tour costs a little more - 60 euros. The food during the excursions is also very tasty and cheap, there is both the first and second, and compote or dessert. The views are simply magnificent, reminiscent of miniature Switzerland. Only excursions by sea are very upsetting, because instead of a comfortable tourist ship, people are driven by a small boat, on which they have to reserve seats even on the roof.
Amazingly beautiful country Montenegro. Hotel "Slovenska Plaza" (Budva) will be an excellent refuge for tourists during their fascinating journey.