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==Budva (Port of entry)==
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[[Image:Budva.jpg|260px|thumb|right|'''Budva, Montenegro'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Budva.jpg|350px|thumb|right|''' Budva, Montenegro '''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Montenegro BudvaS.jpg|350px|thumb|right| Satellite view of Budva <br />''Click for larger view'']]
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'''Budva''' is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and is a centre of Budva municipality. The coastal area around Budva, called the ''Budvanska rivijera'', is the centre of Montenegro's tourism, and is well known for its sandy beaches, diverse nightlife, and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budva '''Budva'''] (Serbian, Montenegrin: Будва, Budva; Italian: Budua, Greek: Μπούτβα, Butva) is a coastal town in Montenegro. Butva is the most touristic city in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and is a centre of Budva municipality. The coastal area around Budva, called the ''Budvanska rivijera'', is the centre of Montenegro's tourism, and is well known for its sandy beaches, diverse nightlife, and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture.
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The city’s name derives from the Ancient Greek Βοῦς - Vous (Bull). According to the Greek Mythology the city was founded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmus Cadmus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thebes,_Greece Thebe’s] first king.
Much of the architecture in the Old Town is of Venetian origin. Doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to hold the Roman style of the Republic of Venice.  
Much of the architecture in the Old Town is of Venetian origin. Doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to hold the Roman style of the Republic of Venice.  
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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''See'' [[Montenegro#Charts|Montenegro]].
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Visit and walk around the Old Town which is of Venetian design. Doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to hold the Roman style of the Republic of Venice. There are also three main churches in the old town well worth a visit.
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===Laundry===
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Julne 2007 [[User:FANEROMENI|FANEROMENI]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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* Loud music is heard widely along the seaside, but in the night, due to the intense nightlife, the music is defeating beyond endurance. I have never been subjected to this “phenomenon” in any other place in the world that I have visited. The music here never stops. [[User:FANEROMENI|FANEROMENI]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 13:47, 3 April 2011

Budva (Port of entry)

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GPS: 42°16.8′N, 18°50.6′E
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Budva, Montenegro
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Satellite view of Budva
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Budva (Serbian, Montenegrin: Будва, Budva; Italian: Budua, Greek: Μπούτβα, Butva) is a coastal town in Montenegro. Butva is the most touristic city in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and is a centre of Budva municipality. The coastal area around Budva, called the Budvanska rivijera, is the centre of Montenegro's tourism, and is well known for its sandy beaches, diverse nightlife, and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture.

The city’s name derives from the Ancient Greek Βοῦς - Vous (Bull). According to the Greek Mythology the city was founded by Cadmus, Thebe’s first king.

Much of the architecture in the Old Town is of Venetian origin. Doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to hold the Roman style of the Republic of Venice.

Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic sea coast.

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

See Montenegro.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Budva has a typical Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, and 230 sunny days in a year. Budva comes among the warmest Mediterranean towns with an average temperature of 8°C in January and 27,9°C in July. The average summertime temperature is 23,1°C and 9,3°C in the winter. The temperature of the sea reaches up to 24,7°C in the summer months, while it keeps between 18°C and 19°C in the autumn.

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See also Montenegro.

Approach and Navigation

Details?

Check-in facilities

Harbour Master: Ph:+381 (0)86 451 227, Mobile: 069 290 257

Med-style mooring to the town dock but note that there is no water or power available on the dock. Or, anchor out if there is no "blow" (a little better in the old harbour if there is space).

Submit details of location of immigration & customs, etc.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Budva Marina: Ph:+381 (0)86 541 227, Mobile: 069 572 582. 528 moorings, max draught:4.00 meters, max length:40.00 meters. VHF9.

Anchorages

  • Med-style mooring to the town dock but note that there is no water or power available on the dock.
  • Anchor out if there is no "blow" (a little better in the old harbour if there is space).

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
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Electricity
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Churches in Old Town
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Tourism

Visit and walk around the Old Town which is of Venetian design. Doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to hold the Roman style of the Republic of Venice. There are also three main churches in the old town well worth a visit.

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Montenegro.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • Loud music is heard widely along the seaside, but in the night, due to the intense nightlife, the music is defeating beyond endurance. I have never been subjected to this “phenomenon” in any other place in the world that I have visited. The music here never stops. FANEROMENI Greece Icon.png


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