The resort capital of the country sprawls over 122 square kilometers in the heart of the coastline. It boasts nearly a quarter of Montenegro's coastline, with beaches stretching for 11,310 meters. Budva comprises both an Old and New Town nestled along the shores of a small bay. The municipality, bearing the same name, encompasses resorts such as Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, and Sveti Stefan..
Traversing the resort is the Jadranska avtomagistrala, a highway that connects Montenegro's settlements to Croatia and Albania. From Budva, it's just 63 kilometers to Podgorica, the state's capital, which takes a little over an hour by car. Traveling to Skadarsko Jezero National Park typically takes about 30-40 minutes, while Dubrovnik in Croatia is approximately a two-hour drive away.
Budva, Montenegro's premier resort, stands as one of the Adriatic coast's oldest cities. Its founding date remains unknown, but the first written mention dates back to the 5th century B.C. Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of material culture from Illyrian tribes, ancient Greek, and Roman civilizations.
Historically, Budva played a pivotal role as the dividing line of the Roman Empire, greatly influencing the region's cultural development. In the 6th century, the city came under the rule of Byzantine emperors, and in the 15th century, it fell under the dominion of the Republic of Venice. The Napoleonic Wars later placed Budva under the Austro-Hungarian Empire's rule.
In the early 20th century, the town became a part of Yugoslavia. In 1979, a severe earthquake caused substantial damage to many structures, but they have since been restored. The active development of tourism in the city commenced after Montenegro's separation from Serbia in 2006.
