- Budva or Kotor - where are the best beaches
- Restaurants and cuisine
- sights
- Cultural entertainment
The resorts of Montenegro have reached such a high level of development that some of them are already beginning to be compared with world leaders, for example, Miami. There are towns and villages in this country, on the coast, whose finest hour is still ahead. Let's try to compare who currently offers a more luxurious vacation - Budva or Kotor.
To do this, let's take the important components of any vacation, for example, beaches, cultural entertainment, cuisine, attractions, and try to compare. As a result, a clear leader may emerge, or it turns out that each of these Montenegrin resorts is good in its own way, and each of them has its own tourists.
Budva or Kotor - where are the best beaches
Small in size, Budva can offer more than 11 kilometers of magnificent beaches, some of them are located within the city, some are in the vicinity. Slavic beach is considered the best on the Montenegrin Riviera, there are many entertainments, attractions, all conditions for comfortable sunbathing, there is only one drawback - it is too crowded at the height of the season.
No less attractive for tourists is the Montenegrin resort of Kotor, which is located in a cozy bay on the shores of the Adriatic Sea and is covered by a mountain range. This location of the city influenced the climatic conditions, which are considered curative. The beaches of the resort lag behind Budva, they are not so civilized, there is much less entertainment here.
Restaurants and cuisine
The main restaurants are concentrated in the Old Town because tourists come here. Although, if you wish, you can find nice restaurants on the outskirts of the resort. Many establishments offer fast food that is good for a snack on the run. But it is best to have lunch or dinner in fish restaurants; for young people there are several amazing places with delicious cuisine and incendiary dances.
The restaurant life in Kotor is no less active than in Budva; there are many establishments, the menu of which includes traditional Montenegrin dishes and dishes from different countries of the world. The largest number of restaurants, bars and similar places are located on the embankment. Guests prefer national cuisine rich in fish, seafood, vegetables and fruits.
sights
Like restaurants, the main attractions of Budva are located in the Old Town, the most notable of which are: the city fortress; ancient temple complexes located at the walls of the citadel; Cathedral of the XIV century, consecrated in honor of St. Sava and located on the square of Churches.
Kotor is one of the oldest cities in Montenegro, which also managed to preserve ancient architectural structures. Walking in the historical part of the resort is one of the most favorite activities of the guests. Moving along narrow, cramped, winding streets, travelers at every step meet masterpieces of architecture of different times and styles. Most often you can see buildings and structures erected in the Romanesque style, as well as dating back to the period of Byzantine rule.
An imposing fortress wall runs along the perimeter of the Old Town in Kotor, if you walk along it, you can reach the fortress of St. Ivan. Another unique monument of ancient architecture is the cathedral, consecrated in 1166 in honor of St. Tryphon. The relics of this saint are carefully preserved in the temple, as the main rarity of the city.
Cultural entertainment
In the summer, Budva surprises with a huge number of festivals and holidays that take place almost every day and gather thousands of fans from local residents and guests. In addition, the city has the Poets' Square, the name is not symbolic, geniuses of modern Montenegrin poetry often gather in this corner of the city and arrange readings, competitions and concerts.
Kotor became famous throughout Europe for its theatrical and music festivals, which have long since moved from the national level to the international one. Today they gather participants from different countries of Europe and more distant neighbors on the planet.
A comparative analysis of the two most popular resorts in Montenegro showed that Budva remains the capital of summer holidays. There are differences in the offer of accommodation, the list of activities and the list of attractions. But Kotor also has its merits, so tourists who:
- do not plan to wallow on the beach for a long time;
- love to study the history of cities in practice;
- love ancient architecture;
- dream of becoming participants in an international music festival.
Travelers who:
- dream of beautiful beach landscapes;
- love to eat tasty and satisfying;
- love discos and entertainment until the morning;
- interested in theatrical performances and poetry readings.
