Avala Resort & Villas Budva

Avala Resort & Villas is a modern resort set in the heart of Budva, on Montenegro's Adriatic coast. It stands just steps from Budva's Old Town and the yacht marina, placing centuries-old stone streets, the waterfront and the beaches within an easy walk of the front door. The accommodation offered here sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bed and 1 private bathroom, making it a straightforward choice for couples or two friends who want a compact base rather than a large apartment. On the resort side, guests have access to restaurants and bars, the Energy Clinic Spa, panoramic open-air pools, and a programme of events held on site. Light-filled interiors, panoramic outlooks, music and art run through the public spaces. Conceived as a cultural landmark for the town, it blends Budva's ancient setting with contemporary design and international influences.

About the area

Mediteranska 2 is about as central as Budva gets: the old town walls are a few paces west, the marina is immediately below, and the small crescent of Ričardova glava — the beach directly under the ramparts — is at the end of the street. From the water's edge the cliff path continues around the headland to Mogren, two coves of pale shingle backed by rock that make the best swimming within walking distance of the centre. The bronze dancer on the rocks along the way is Budva's most photographed piece of public sculpture.

Everything the town is known for is inside a ten-minute radius. Behind the gates the lanes lead to Sveti Ivan's bell tower, Santa Maria in Punta at the seaward point, and the Citadela terrace above the water; the archaeological museum holds the Greek and Roman finds that date the settlement to well over two thousand years. The harbour is where excursion boats leave for Sveti Nikola island and for day trips into the Bay of Kotor. Evenings here are busy and late through the summer — this is the part of Budva that does not quieten down until September, which is either the reason to stay or the reason not to.