Bečići
Bečići is a coastal tourist resort in Montenegro. Bečići is a tourist complex set behind the renowned Bečići Beach, near the historic town of Budva on Montenegro's Adriatic coast. It's a laid back location and the beautiful sandy beach and general amenities make it ideal for families. A centre for bathing and relaxation, it offers a wide range of water sports and other sporting facilities. Bečići beach won the "Grand Prix" in Paris in 1935 as the most beautiful beach in Europe.
Understand
Modern, tourist-focused Bečići is perfectly complemented by the charms of the old walled town of Budva, with its selection of cafes, restaurants and shops, which is just over a mile away along the coastal promenade, or, if you prefer, by a small train. Founded in the ninth century and destroyed and rebuilt several times, Budva is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans. There was a Hellenic colony here as far back as the 4th century BC. The fifteenth century fortifications, protruding into the sea, include medieval ramparts and towers. Elsewhere, the architecture shows Venetian influences. The old town was built on a little island, connected to the mainland by a sandbar, which, over the centuries, has silted up to become a peninsula. The white stone walls and red-tile roofs are interspersed with bougainvillea and oleander. Walking out of Bečići in the other direction, you reach the old fishing village of Rafailovići, with its pleasant cafes and restaurants.
Get in
By plane
Tivat airport is 20 km away. During summer, there are daily flights to many European destinations. Throughout the year there are flights from Tivat to Belgrade and Zurich. There are minibuses from airport to Budva.
Podgorica airport is 65 km away, and has flights throughout the year to Belgrade, Budapest, Zurich, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Paris, Rome and Vienna.
Dubrovnik airport is 70 km away from Budva, and maintains flights to many European destinations during the summer.
By bus
Bečići is very well connected with the neighboring countries by bus. During the summer, more seasonal lines are introduced. Buses are quite frequent and on schedule. Note that the Budva bus station might be tricky to find if you are first time in town.
By car
Almost all roads in Montenegro are two-laned only, and mostly are curvy mountainous roads, so speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph) are rarely legal, and rarely safe.
Get around
Some of the most beautiful Adriatic beaches are located in the vicinity of Bečići, like Miločer, Pržno, Kamenovo...
See
- Old town in Budva on the peninsula in Budva center.
- Sveti Stefan, most picturesque part of Montenegrin coast.
- Mogren beach, secluded beach near the old town.
Do
- Sunbathing on some of the most beautiful beaches Montenegro has to offer.
- Strolling through narrow streets of old town.
- Drink coffee on some of many crowded open bars.
- Enjoy the nightlife.
Buy
Old town in Budva is packed with boutiques, but beware of counterfeited variants of world famous brands.
Main Bečići promenade has a long string of stands with very cheap clothing, sunglasses, souvenirs, etc.
Eat
Along the entire promenade there are many fast food places, offering barbecue, giros, pancakes, slices of pizza, ice cream...with affordable prices.
Drink
Bečići is full of cafes, bars and nightclubs. During the season it is hard to find a place to seat, as cafes and bars are crowded all the time.
Espresso will cost from €0.70 to €1.50. Coke and other soft drinks and juices will cost from €1.50 up to €3.50.
You should also try out famous Montenegrin wines, "Vranac", "Pro Corde", "Krstac", "Cabernet", "Chardonnay" and "Nikšićko" beer. Montenegrin brandy, called "rakija" is good choice to "warm up" before going out in the evening, especially grape brandy "Montenegrin loza", "Prvijenac" or "Kruna".
Nightlife
There is variety of bars and clubs to go out in Budva, just 1 mile from Bečići. Usually the night begins at large open bars located at the promenade - "Trocadero", "Miami", "Renaissance" and "Rafaello". They are allowed to play music until 01AM, when the crowds move to some of the nightclubs. Arguably the best nightclub in Budva is newly built closed "Trocadero", which has prices slightly higher than other nightclubs. There are also two remote nightclubs, "Maine" and "Torine", the latter being in Bečići, but those are often too crowded and insist on folk music.
Sleep
Accommodation in Bečići is abundant, and varies from renting a room for €10 to handsomely priced five-star hotels.
Budget
- B&B Apart Hotel Pastrovski Konak, Apartmani Kuljača, 2, ☏ +382 33 681 341. A traditional style stone building set back from the town and water but not without a scenic backdrop and hiking trails and yoga type activities to keep you busy. $18.
- A room can be rented easily from the local people and the price varies from as low as €7-10 to €30 for more luxurious rooms closer to city center.
Mid-range
- Apartments Ivanovic, Ive Lole Ribara 12a, ☏ +382 67 433 677. Here you can get your own apartment-style room with a balcony overlooking the Adriatic. $22.
There are dozens of other mid-range hotels throughout Bečići...
Splurge
- Hotel Mediteran, ☏ +382 33 689 000. A big resort with a pool. $84.
- Iberostar Bellevue. Hotel
- Hotel Montenegro.
- Hotel Splendid.