Bay of Kotor Boat Tour
See the UNESCO Bay of Kotor from the water — Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave and Perast by speedboat, 35–40 minutes from Bečići.
Day Trips
The best escapes within reach of the resort — Budva's walled old town, the islet of Sveti Stefan, the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor and Perast, and the mountains and monasteries inland.
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Every trip, nearest first — how far it is and what it's best for.
| Destination | Distance & time | Best for | Tours from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budva Old Town | ≈3 km · walkable, ~10 min by car | History, Walled old town, Half day | — | — |
| Sveti Stefan | ≈5 km · ~15 min by car | Iconic view, Photography, Beaches | — | — |
| Kotor & the Bay of Kotor | ≈25 km · 30–40 min by road | UNESCO old town, Fortress climb, History | — | — |
| Bay of Kotor Boat Tour | ≈35 km · 35–40 min by road to the departure quays | Boat trip, Blue Cave swim, Island church | — | — |
| Cetinje — the Old Royal Capital | ≈35 km · 40–50 min by road | Royal history, Museums, Monastery | — | — |
| Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks | ≈37 km · ~45 min–1 h by road (via Kotor) | Baroque village, Island church, Photography | — | — |
| Skadar Lake National Park | ≈40 km · ~45 min–1 h by road to Virpazar | Lake boat trip, Birdwatching, Nature | — | — |
| Lovćen National Park | ≈45 km · 1–1.25 h via the serpentine road | Mountains, Njegoš Mausoleum, Panoramic views | — | — |
| Dubrovnik | ≈95 km · 2–3 h each way (border permitting) | Walled old town, City walls, Cross-border bucket-list | — | — |
| Ostrog Monastery | ≈100 km · 2–2.5 h each way by road | Pilgrimage site, Cliff monastery, History | — | — |
| Durmitor & the Tara Canyon | ≈180 km · 3 h+ each way by road | Deepest canyon in Europe, Mountains, Rafting & ziplines | — | — |
The Best Day Trips
Bečići is a fine base for the Budva Riviera and the Bay of Kotor — here are the day trips worth building into your stay, with how far each one is and how to get there.
The Riviera's historic heart
Budva Old Town
half daywalk, bus or taxi
Budva's walled medieval old town sits barely three kilometres up the coast — a maze of marble lanes, churches and a seaward citadel. It is an easy walk along the seaside promenade, or a short bus, taxi or summer boat ride.
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Sveti Stefan
half daydrive, bus or taxi
The fortified islet of Sveti Stefan, joined to the shore by a causeway, is Montenegro's most photographed view — about five kilometres south of Bečići. The classic vista is from the coast road and the beaches just above it.
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Kotor & the Bay of Kotor
full dayguided or self-drive
The UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor is a fjord-like inlet ringed by mountains, roughly 30–40 minutes up the coast. Explore the walled city of Kotor and the baroque town of Perast, with boat trips out to the islands of Our Lady of the Rocks and St George.
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Lovćen, Skadar Lake & Ostrog
full dayguided or self-drive
Inland from the coast, Lovćen National Park and the Njegoš Mausoleum crown the mountains above Kotor, Skadar Lake National Park spreads across the largest lake in the Balkans, and Ostrog Monastery clings to a sheer cliff face. Each makes a full-day trip, on a guided tour or by car.
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All 11 destinations grouped by what they are — heritage towns, mountains, gorges, and the coast.
Gorges & Waterfalls
Dramatic gorges, canyons and waterfalls inland from the coast.
Heritage & Towns
Walled towns, monasteries and heritage sites of the Montenegrin coast and hinterland.
Budva Old Town
Budva's walled medieval old town — marble lanes, churches and a seaward citadel — barely 3 km up the coast from Bečići and walkable along the promenade.
Cetinje — the Old Royal Capital
Montenegro's old royal capital in the mountains behind the coast — King Nikola's palace, the National Museum and a revered monastery, ~40–50 min from Bečići.
Dubrovnik
Croatia's walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic' and Game of Thrones' King's Landing — a doable but long cross-border day trip from Bečići, passport required.
Kotor & the Bay of Kotor
The UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor and its walled medieval city — a fjord-like inlet ringed by mountains, about 30–40 minutes up the coast from Bečići.
Ostrog Monastery
A gleaming white monastery built straight into a sheer cliff — Montenegro's most-visited pilgrimage site, a full-day trip inland from Bečići.
Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks
A car-free baroque village on the Bay of Kotor with a boat out to a man-made island church — one of Montenegro's loveliest half-days from Bečići.
Sveti Stefan
Montenegro's most photographed view — a fortified islet of stone houses joined to the shore by a causeway, about 5 km south of Bečići.
Mountains & Parks
Mountains and national parks in the highlands behind the coast.
Lovćen National Park
The mountain massif behind Kotor, crowned by the Njegoš Mausoleum at 1,657 m — reached by a stack of hairpins, with one of the widest views in the Balkans.
Skadar Lake National Park
The largest lake in the Balkans — a national park of lily-covered bays, island monasteries and Europe's best birdwatching, reached from Bečići via Virpazar.
Day Trip FAQs
What is the best day trip from Bečići?
Budva Old Town is the easiest — a walled medieval town barely three kilometres away. Sveti Stefan, the fortified islet, is a short hop south, and the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, with the walled city of Kotor and baroque Perast, is about 30–40 minutes up the coast. Inland, Lovćen, Skadar Lake and Ostrog Monastery make longer full-day trips.
Can you visit the Bay of Kotor from Bečići in a day?
Yes. Kotor and the Bay of Kotor are roughly 30–40 minutes from Bečići by road along the Adriatic coast, easily done as a half or full day by car, bus, taxi or organised tour, often combined with the baroque town of Perast.
How do I get to Sveti Stefan?
Sveti Stefan sits about five kilometres south of Bečići along the coast road. It is a short drive, taxi or bus ride, and the classic view of the islet is from the coast road and the beaches just above it.
Can you visit Budva from Bečići?
Easily. Budva's walled old town is only about three kilometres away — reachable on foot along the seaside promenade, by local bus, taxi, or summer boat.
Which day trips need a full day?
The Bay of Kotor with Perast, and the inland trips to Lovćen National Park, Skadar Lake and Ostrog Monastery, are best given a full day. Budva and Sveti Stefan can each be done in a half day.
Day-trip guides
In-depth guides to the trips worth the drive — how to go, what to see, and how to do it without a car.
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