Boreti: Olive-Growing Potential in the Wider Destination of Budva

Anyone looking for a hotel in Boreti can first consider the profile of the place and then the wider destination of Budva. Boreti is associated with Mediterranean conditions suitable for olive growing. A municipal strategic plan published in 2024 describes this agricultural potential. In the wider destination of Budva, coastal, landscape and cultural themes come into view. This makes it possible to consider Boreti’s agricultural connection separately from other travel interests in the wider area.

Coastal scenery in the wider destination of Budva

Bečići Beach is a prominent reference point for the coastal perspective in the wider destination of Budva. It is about 2,000 metres long, received the Grand Prix in Paris in 1935 and was awarded the Golden Palm in 1965. This brings together a specific measurement and two historical awards. The range of activities on the Budva Riviera includes diving, stand-up paddling and boat trips. These offer different points of reference for planning a trip: beach history on the one hand and activities on the water on the other.

The beaches also differ in form: Mogren consists of two beaches connected by a tunnel, while Buljarica is 2,250 metres long. Crvena Glavica comprises seven smaller beaches, some of which can only be reached by boat or by swimming. This access restriction applies to some beaches there; it is not a general feature of the coast. Bečići and Buljarica are described by their length, while at Mogren the tunnel connection and at Crvena Glavica access to individual beaches are the specific distinguishing features.

Historic places and culture in Budva

In Bečići, St. Thomas Church stands beside the beach on a rise among pine and cypress trees. Some accounts date it to the 14th century. In Budva’s Old Town, medieval walls enclose a fortress as well as towers and gates. The Museum of the City of Budva in the Old Town has archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions. The Citadel also offers a view of the city, a small museum, a library and a fish relief that symbolises Budva. Together, these places show different aspects of the cultural heritage: religious architecture, city fortifications and collections.

The “City Theatre” festival takes place in Budva during the summer months. The squares and courtyards of the Old Town are turned into stages, and the festival was founded in 1987. Its summer schedule and Old Town stages provide a seasonal cultural highlight alongside the enduring presence of the walls and gates. An active church dedicated to Saint Petka has been preserved at the Podmaine Monastery complex. This religious site is also part of the wider destination of Budva.

Landscape, trails and local specialities

The Budva Riviera has almost 150 kilometres of hiking trails within the municipality. They lead through the hinterland and connect coastal villages. One named historic hiking trail is Jegorov Put, which runs from Miločer to Čelobrdo. Another landscape feature is Miločer Park, a garden with exotic trees and flowers in the Sveti Stefan–Miločer tourist area. Trails, gardens and the coast thus offer different ways to experience the landscape of the wider destination.

A regional dish also has its place in the Budva context: Dan Širuna includes a traditional tasting of freshly prepared širun, a bluefish served with local wine or beer. This specific culinary reference complements the beach and cultural themes with a food tradition. When planning a stay in Boreti, it helps to make a clear distinction: olive growing is the place’s agricultural connection; the beaches, cultural sites, trails and traditions mentioned here relate to the wider destination of Budva.

Discover more destinations: Lapčići, Drobnići, Buljarica, Petrovac Na Moru, Rijeka Reževići, Markovići, Kuljače, Sveti Stefan.

For the wider travel overview: Budva.