Weekend in Budva

Catholic cathedral inside Old Town, originally built in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 17th. Plain stone exterior, but inside has a painted wooden iconostasis and a modest trea

Tip: Free to enter but donations welcome. Go during daily Mass at 11am (weekdays) for a short peaceful visit – otherwise it can be locked. The treasury costs a euro, skip it unless you're into artefacts.

Paved seafront walk from Old Town harbour all the way to the Marina and beyond. Benches, pine trees, views across the bay to the mountains. Perfect for a sunset stroll or morning j

Tip: Walk from the Old Town past the small marina to the raised section by the Hotel Avala – best photo spot of the Old Town walls with the sea. Bring a bottle of water; no public fountains nearby.

Small pebble beach directly beneath Old Town walls, just past the harbour. Not the best swimming (rocky entry) but great for sunbathing with a view of the Old Town ramparts. No shade except from a few

Tip: Snorkel the rocks at the far right end for small fish and occasional starfish. Bring a mat or towel with padding – the pebbles hurt. Avoid midday in peak season; the sun bounces off the wall and gets intense.

Two connected sandy coves below steep cliffs, a 10-minute walk from Old Town along a coastal path past the Hotel Splendid. Clean water, sunbeds for hire, but you can plonk your towel on the sand for f

Tip: Walk past the first cove – the second one (Mogren II) is quieter and has a small bar with reasonable beer prices. Bring water shoes: the rocks near the water are sharp.

Walled medieval core with narrow cobbled lanes, Venetian-era buildings, churches and a small citadel. The main square, Pjaca od Poete, has a lively market and outdoor cafe tables. Entry to Old Town st

Tip: Visit early morning or after 8pm to dodge cruise-ship crowds. Climb the citadel walls for panoramic views of the coast and island of Sveti Stefan – it costs a few euros, but worth it if budget allows.