Popular and one of the main resorts of Montenegro is Budva, which is located in the center of the Adriatic coast of the Budva Riviera. This is a resort area, and one of the sunniest places on the entire coast. There is almost everything you need for a good active holiday. Festivals and holidays are often held here. Over the past century, the city has grown so much that it began to spread to small villages surrounding it on all sides.
One of the popular budget hotels here is Villa Predrag 3. So, more.
Century-old town
Here is a typical Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, and the number of sunny days per year is 297. Therefore, this city has become a favorite destination for vacationers and has a developed resort and tourist infrastructure.
The city consists of two parts - the New City, which stretches along the embankment and goes deep into the mainland, and the Old City with unique architecture, fortresses and narrow streets. Cafes, restaurants are located everywhere, cultural life is organized andhotel doors for different tastes and budgets. One of these small guest houses is Villa Predrag 3, located 50 meters from the sea, in the very center of the Old Town. Budva is well known at the regional level as the capital of nightlife. The local discos originated in the 80s as hotel dance clubs, but club life began to gain momentum in the 90s, and this trend continued into the 2000s. Currently, there are a huge number of bars, restaurants, clubs and dance floors on the waterfront and in the surrounding area.
On the resort streets and along the embankment of the New City there are also many restaurants, shops, attractions for children's recreation. On the pier with small boats and boats, you can ride with the breeze for a fee, go to another area or go fishing. In addition, here you can buy the freshest seafood. Walking on a large pier, you can admire the many yachts and boats, relax and enjoy the water surface and a beautiful view of the bay, sitting on comfortable benches. And in the evening, there is a very romantic atmosphere here: the lights turn on, pleasant music plays from the coastal cafes, and various evening events take place.
Hotel
Hotel Villa Predrag 3 is located in a quiet and peaceful area of Budva and is a private two-story house with all amenities. The modern and beloved Slavyansky beach is no more than a 10-minute walk, and the city center is only one and a half kilometers away. Near the hotel there are eateries, restaurants, bars, souvenirshops and supermarkets. The road to the nearest airport Tivat will be less than half an hour (22 km).
The hotel building is decorated in a classic Budva style, and the villa itself is designed for adult vacationers and youth companies. Up to 6 people can be accommodated here. In a cozy green courtyard there is an opportunity to enjoy reading or drinking tea in the fresh air. Parking available.
Room service is available for hotel guests at an additional cost. There is free wi-fi available on site.
Villa Predrag 3 - room descriptions
In total, the hotel has fifty comfortable and budget rooms. They are all equipped with:
- bathroom;
- a small kitchen with cooking utensils;
- refrigerator;
- shower;
- dryer;
- two bedside tables;
- table lamps;
- sofa;
- table;
- air conditioner;
- TV;
- wardrobe;
- cleaning and linen change once a week;
- sterile shower towels are provided in the rooms; it is important to note that all hotels in Budva do not provide beach towels, and therefore you need to bring your own or buy them in the nearest local shops.
Villa predrag 3 has large family rooms, which have two bedrooms with spacious beds and a large terrace. As well as non-smoking rooms. For budget roomsa shared iron, board and tea/coffee facilities are provided.
Positive impressions of tourists after staying at this villa
Russian tourists who have visited the villa note that the service and hotel rooms are fully consistent with three stars. Travelers who have reviewed Villa Predrag 3 like:
- friendly service;
- beautiful sea view;
- exciting excursions;
- comfortable budget rooms;
- proximity to shops;
- great job wi-fi and technology;
- nearby are very good and varied cafes with delicious food;
- proximity to the airport;
- go to the sea 3 minutes;
- to the nearest club on foot 20 minutes;
- very delicious local wines.
Cons of the hotel
One of the main shortcomings is that in order to get to the beach, you need to cross a street with heavy traffic, which is very inconvenient. Another disadvantage of Villa Predrag 3(Montenegro, Budva) vacationers include the following:
- paid umbrellas and sunbeds;
- damp rooms, which causes an unpleasant moldy smell;
- no reception;
- some tourists had to deal with broken plumbing in the room;
- no hood;
- not all rooms have balconies;
- poor soundproofing.
But still, all guests note the fact that the service at Villa Predrag 3 corresponds to the declared stars. And great for a budget holiday.
Ethnic cuisine: what will feed tourists
The visiting card of this country is “prosciutto”, which is a smoked pork ham. It is usually taken away by tourists to treat friends and relatives. Also in local cafes you should try dishes:
- Kaimak is a fermented milk product.
- Tulumba - small choux pastries.
- Negush cheese - made from goat or sheep milk.
- Sacha - lamb meat.
- Chevapi - pork sausages.
- Chorba - broth with meat.
- Ribla Chorba - fish soup from several varieties of fish, very spicy.
- Krstač and Vranac are dry wines.
- Rum Domachy is a sweet alcoholic drink.
- Rakia - moonshine made from plums or grapes.
Food at Villa Predrag 3 will be to your liking. The price may include breakfast or accommodation without meals. Tourists have lunch and dinner at the Stari rebar restaurant and other nearby cafes to taste.
Coast and beaches
Budva has three main beaches and a number of small and private ones. Coast - small and medium-sized pebbles. Most of the beaches are urban, and access there is free. On all beaches, sunbeds and umbrellas are rented, but there are areas where you can simply sit on your own towel, there are changing cabins and fresh showers.
Slavyansky - the largest, it is located near the old city. Here you can rent two plastic deck chairs and a rag umbrella for a small fee, and for a big pricewooden sun loungers with soft mattresses and a cane umbrella are supposed. Among other things, this is the nearest beach, which can be reached on foot from Villa Predrag 3.
Central beach - near the old town. Not big at all and incredibly clean.
Beautiful beaches on the island of St. Nicholas, or St. Nicholas, as the locals call it. It is very easy to get to the island: boats go there from Slavyansky beach according to a certain schedule.
Mogren 1 and Mogren 2 - on the way to these beaches you will meet a sculpture of a dancing young woman, which is considered one of the visiting cards of Budva, Montenegro. It is located four km from Villa Predrag 3, and it is possible to get here by public transport. Rest on these beaches will be more expensive, as they are located outside the old town, and these are one of the most famous beaches in Budva. Here are elegant places against which you can take great photos and selfies, and in order to be on the banks of Mogren 2, you need to make your way through the cave. These beaches are equipped for families with a child. There is a suitable flat bottom and small pebbles, delightfully graceful terrain and the most impeccable water, and the coast is marked with the Blue Flag, which proves the purity of the water.
Interesting places and excursions from Budva
Walking around the city, you can meet quite a few travel agencies offering all kinds of excursions, the cost of which is almost the same everywhere. And there are really a lot of sights in Montenegro, and there is something to see:
- Archaeological Museum - includes more than 3000 exhibits that were found on the territory of Budva.
- St. John's Church - You can hear bells ringing here from time to time and can be easily found in the Old City. It is here that the icon of the Mother of God, painted by St. Luke and considered miraculous, is kept.
- Surrounds the Old Town in Budva with an old fortress wall.
- Lovcen is a national park with more than a thousand species of plants, interesting architecture and unique mountain-sea air.
Proposed excursions from Budva and programs are varied. There is even a unique opportunity to visit two countries and see their sights, learn history and interesting facts at a time:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is another opportunity to combine two countries in one trip.
- A trip to Albania - with a stop on the way to Budmen and the Bar Riviera.
- Boko-Kotorskaya Bay - a trip around the bay on a boat. At the same time, tourists visit the world cultural heritage cities of Perast and the ancient city of Kotor.
- Rafting on the Tara River is a unique opportunity for those who love adrenaline and take great pictures with a camera. Both professionals and beginners can take part in the rafting.
- Ada Bojana Island - boat trip and swimming.
- Lake Skadar - a boat trip on the largest lake in the Balkans.
- Montenegrin wedding - here you can fully plunge into the colorful atmosphere of Montenegro, plunge into the worldnational music, taste festive local dishes and become an honored guest. The wedding is held in a nearby village.
- Ostrog Monastery is a unique holy place where the relics of Vasily the Wonderworker of Ostrog are kept.
- Jeep safari – you drive in jeeps through the canyon of the Moraca River. Drive through mountain slopes, forests, ups and downs.
