Budva

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Budva (Port of entry)

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	42°16.8′N, 18°50.6′E
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Budva (Serbian, Montenegrin: Будва, Budva; Italian: Budua, Greek: Μπούτβα, Butva) is a coastal town in Montenegro, around 15 miles SE of the entrance to the Gulf of Kotor. The settlement is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic sea coast. Owing to its lovely and well-preserved old town and superb nearby beaches, it is one of the most popular tourist areas in Montenegro and attracts hordes of tourists during the summer. The coastal area around the town, called the Budvanska rivijera, is the centre of Montenegro's tourism, and, in addition to its sandy beaches, is known for its diverse nightlife and beautiful examples of Mediterranean architecture. Much of the architecture in the Stari Grad (old town) is of Venetian origin and doors, hinges, windows, balconies and many other small but noticeable things seem to reflect the Roman style of the Republic of Venice.

Most of the harbour is occupied by a large and rather exclusive marina operation, Budva Marina (or Dukley Marina as it is also known after its property company owners). The inner harbour is reserved for large and expensive motor yachts, but there are two pontoons and a concrete jetty at the N end of the harbour where around 50 visiting yachts can be accommodated. Shelter is good in all but strong E winds.

Charts

See Montenegro.

Radio Nets

• See Montenegro

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. It numbers 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 24.7°C in the summer months, while it remains between 18°C and 19°C in the autumn.

See also Montenegro.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Budva is a little complex, and calls for careful attention, especially in bad weather. The entrance channel is approached between the cape of Rt Mogren and the steep, rocky island of Sveti Nikola 0.7 miles ESE. If approaching from S, note that there are several isolated rocks off the S coast of Sveti Nikola island, including one just awash. The etrance channel is marked with a pair of port and starboard buoys in position | 42°16.363′N, 18°50.606′E. The channel then proceeds on a course of 015 degrees for 0.3 miles until arriving at a second starboard buoy, when a yacht should turn onto a new course of 305 degrees for 0.1 mile towards a further port hand buoy to enter the harbour. It is important not to cut the corner, since not only are there shallows to port but there may be large vessels leaving harbour.

Check-in facilities

Before arrival it is advisable to contact Budva Marina on VHF channel 08 or by telephone: +382 33 451 999 and +382 33 451 059 or [1]. Advance reservation may be a good idea at peak periods. The marina staff can assist with customs and immigration if clearing in to the country.

Offshore Islands

• Sveti Nikola

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The concrete jetty for larger yachts
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The inner pontoon can accommodate around eight shallower draft yachts on either side
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Budva Marina can accommodate superyachts of up to 60 metres by special arrangement, although the jetty and pontoons on which visiting yachts are normally berthed can take yachts of up to 25 metres in depths ranging from 5.0 metres on the jetty to as little as 2.0 metres on the innermost of the two pontoons. Shelter on the jetty and pontoons is good in most conditions, although the positions here would quickly become untenable in strong E winds (which luckily are rare). Click on the link for separate Wiki page on Budva Marina.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor off in the bay NE of the marina in depths of 6.0 – 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter here is good in the prevailing winds but poor with anything S or E in the wind.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Basic marine supplies in the town.

Repairs/Yards

Fixed crane (5T) but hard standing for small motor boats only. Some limited repairs possible.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

At Budva Marina

Water

A tBudva Marina

Electricity

220 V at Budva Marina

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Rooftops of Budva old town
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Budva has several historic churches
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Typical old town street
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Tourism

The fully pedestrianised Stari Grad (old town) is a delight to explore, with its maze of narrow, paved streets revealing charming new vistas at every turn. The Holy Trinity church in the main square is constructed using alternate rows of rose and honey-coloured granite and contains some lovely frescoes. The Catholic St John's church opposite contains a 12th century icon, the Madonna of Budva, as well as some striking modern frescoes. At the S end of the old town lies the Venetian Citadela (citadel), which has superb views over the old town and the bay. The small Archaeological Museum in the old town (opposite Casper's Bar) has some interesting Hellenic and Roman exhibits.

Laundry

The marina can arrange for laundry to be done (at a price).

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Supermarket on road S from marina, past large roundabout
• Fruit and vegetable market on same street ( behind supermarket)

Eateries

• Numerous restaurants on W side of harbour, close to yacht pontoons
• Equally numerous restaurants and snack bars in old town

Internet/WiFi

Marina wifi from Dukley Marina wifi (free) municipal wifi (free) and several restaurants.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Several rental outlets in the new town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

• Airport at Tivat (20 kms)
• Buses to Kotor, Bar and Podgorica

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

• Budva (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Montenegro.

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
• Budva has obviously cleared up its act. We found it no noisier than any other popular tourist hotspot (having said that, we always use earplugs in marinas). --Athene of Lymington

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• June 2007 --FANEROMENI
• May 2014 – Athene of Lymington

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