Buljarica: Beach, Wetland and Monastery

Buljarica brings together a long stretch of coastline, a wetland and a historic monastery. These features offer different starting points for planning: you can focus on the beach, nature or culture. If you are looking for a hotel, first decide which of these aspects you want to shape your stay.

Beach and wetland in Buljarica

At 2,250 metres, Buljarica Beach is the longest beach on the Budva Riviera. The section closer to Petrovac is sandy; most of the beach is pebbly and rocky. The beach also offers a wide bathing area. Its length and terrain therefore give you two concrete factors to consider when planning a beach stay.

The Buljarica wetland lies behind the beach. It is considered a nature reserve and provides a habitat for numerous rare plant and bird species. Alongside the bathing area, there is a distinct natural environment with exceptional biodiversity. When considering Buljarica for your trip, you can treat the coastal landscape and wetland as separate points of interest.

Gradište Monastery and its history

Gradište Monastery is located on a hill in Buljarica. The complex comprises three churches and a monastic residence. The churches contain historic iconostases—partitions in the church interior decorated with icons—as well as a rare icon of Saint Christopher. The monastery is also associated with the writing of the first Serbian primer, printed in Venice in 1597. Its architecture, church art and literary history give the ensemble several distinct historical facets.

Camp Buljarica and day visits

Camp Buljarica offers coastal camping with 60 pitches for mobile homes and caravans, as well as 35 tent pitches. Day access is available for visitors coming for just one day. Capacity and facilities may change, so check availability before your trip.

More cultural highlights in Budva and Petrovac

In Budva, the Old Town and its cultural attractions offer a distinct historical focus. Medieval walls with a fortress, towers and gates surround the Old Town. The Museum of the City of Budva features archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions there. The Citadel offers views of the city and houses a small museum, a library and a fish relief that serves as a symbol of Budva. Founded in 1987, the “City Theater” festival turns the Old Town’s squares and courtyards into stages during the summer months.

In Petrovac, Roman mosaics add another cultural dimension: they are floor decorations from a Roman building, probably dating to the 3rd or 4th century AD. The Spomen Dom Crvena komuna in Petrovac houses an art gallery, a library and a museum of the revolution. The cultural highlights therefore differ: Buljarica is shaped by its monastic complex, while Budva combines fortifications and a festival, and Petrovac adds Roman archaeology and museum culture.

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