- The best beaches are Budva or Rafailovici?
- Hotels in Montenegro
- Montenegro landmarks
Little Montenegro embarked on a "tourist warpath" with major European powers such as France and Spain. Today she is ready to offer guests from abroad rest in large seaside cities and small villages, beautiful nature, sea and mountains, delicious cuisine, historical monuments and ancient traditional holidays. It remains to make a choice, for example, which is better - Budva or Rafailovici.
The best beaches are Budva or Rafailovici?
Budva is considered the largest Montenegrin resort, therefore, there are a large number of beaches around the city. All of them are covered with small stones, or are located in the rocks. On the one hand, they are not entirely convenient for a beach holiday, on the other hand, the sea water is so clean that swimming is "a pleasure", it is not without reason that 8 beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag for their ideal cleanliness.
Not far from Budva, behind Becici beach, there is a small resort village Rafailovici. It occupies a much smaller area, more modest than the neighboring resort, and is intended for a relaxing family vacation. It is interesting that in 1935 the beach in this village took first place in Europe for its purity and beauty. Today the coast remains as clean, well-groomed, beautiful as in the picture - golden sand, azure sea water, emerald coastal greenery.
Hotels in Montenegro
Budva is completely ready to receive tourists, no matter how many of them come to the resort, there are both fashionable complexes with 4-5 *, and modest three-ruble notes. And the most affordable prices are for apartments that are rented out by local residents in the hope of earning over the summer. Prices change throughout the season, the most expensive months are July and August, room rates are much higher.
Rafailovichi is a former fishing village, it is clear that the first inhabitants did not think at all about the layout and did not care about the beauty of the building. Therefore, today it is a labyrinth of narrow streets with old houses, picturesquely entwined with greenery. Real estate rentals are much lower than in neighboring Budva, which is an attractive point for many travelers. You can stay in apartments located on the very shore, or in a small family hotel with the highest level of service.
Montenegro landmarks
The country is so small that, while resting in Budva, you can see all the main attractions of Montenegro. But many tourists are limited only to the resort, which has both historical monuments and architectural masterpieces from different times. The following objects are in the center of attention of all travelers without exception: the city citadel with a museum located inside; old churches consecrated in honor of Saints John, Mary, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, dating back to 1804; Poets' Square, which every night gathers tourists, listeners and authors, creators from all over the country.
In addition, in the summer, various theatrical, music festivals, concerts, performances are regularly held in Budva, the cultural life is very active and eventful.
It is clear that in the former fishing village of Rafailovici there could be no important religious or historical and cultural sites. The village is good for walking along the old streets, but if the guest wants more, then you need to consider the proposals of local tour operators. One of the most popular excursions is a trip to Ostrog, the most famous Montenegrin monastery.
For nature lovers, a walk along the valley of the Morac River awaits; a visit to the canyon of this water stream leaves an unforgettable experience. Tourists traveling along the canyon of the Tara River, which is ranked third in the ranking of the most beautiful European rivers, will have the same vivid emotions. From other water bodies of Montenegro, glacial lakes are attracted, the thematic excursion is called "18 lakes", this is how many water bodies are proposed to be seen along the route.
Naturally, the proximity of Budva could not but affect the leisure of tourists vacationing in Rafailovichi. Having gone to a neighboring resort early in the morning, guests have time to explore the churches and the citadel, walk the streets of the Old Town, attend cultural events and take selfies against the backdrop of the most beautiful sights.
Comparison of two famous resorts in Montenegro allows the guest to make a choice, while Budva is chosen by travelers who:
- adore big and noisy resorts;
- love to be in the center of events;
- dream of getting lost in the labyrinth of old streets;
- want to try beach activities, "all at once";
- love to take part in festivals and street parties.
The Montenegrin resort Rafailovici is a holiday destination for tourists who:
- dream of a secluded vacation;
- love beautiful beach landscapes and rich colors;
- prefer to rent apartments or villas rather than luxury hotel rooms;
- ready to travel to the historical and natural monuments of Montenegro.
