Becici is a small picturesque resort town in Montenegro on the Adriatic coast. It is located 2 km south-east of the popular tourist town of Budva and only 13 km from Tivat International Airport. The permanent population of the town is only 900 people (according to the 2010 census). This resort is chosen by tourists for several reasons. It has developed infrastructure, comfortable weather conditions, clean sandy beach, reasonable prices and peace of mind. In the photo of Becici in Montenegro, you will see that even in the season, the resort has enough free space on the beach, while in neighboring Budva all the beaches are crowded.
Who can enjoy a holiday in Becici?
Becici resort is preferred by married couples with or without children, older people and everyone who appreciates the clear sea, free beach, peace and quiet. The city is unlikely to appeal to young people who are looking for noisy parties with music until the morning.
Weather in Becici
Summers are hot and winters are windy and rainy. The air temperature in July warms up during the day to +28-31°.
In the coldest month of the year – January-on average, the air warms up during the day to +8-10°C, which is not a low temperature for winter.
The rainiest period in the city is October-November and January-March. At this time, 113-155 mm of precipitation falls per month.
The Becici swimming season runs from May to October, while the high season runs from June to early September. The most favorable weather for traveling with young children is in July and August: during these months, the water heats up almost to the air temperature (25-27 degrees).When to go on vacation?
Most tourists come during the high season, when the water in the sea and the weather in Becici, as in all of Montenegro, is the warmest. Warm weather and sun are the main advantages of July and August in Montenegro. There are also quite a few disadvantages: at this time, prices for services and housing grow noticeably, and there are more people on the beaches.
Therefore, some travelers without small children plan a vacation at the beginning of autumn, when the beaches are empty, and the weather is not so hot. At this time, the water gets cooler, but you can go diving and windsurfing on the sea: in the autumn months, it becomes windy on the coast and there are waves necessary for this sport.
How to get to Becici
The village of Becici is located near the Adriatic Highway, which provides buses to the airport and other tourist towns. From the airport in Tivat, which is located 28 km from the resort, buses run along this route to Budva, Podgorica and the port city of Montenegro Bar. Usually tourists go out on the road (5 minutes walk from the airport) and stop passing buses.
One trip costs 3.5-4.5 EUR. City buses also run from Budva to Becici. Tickets for them cost 1.5 EUR. The bus service interval is about 30 minutes. Please note that there are no night flights, and buses from Budva do not provide space for bulky luggage.
Alternatively, you can get to Becici from the airport by taxi (25-50€) or by car rented in Tivat (starting from 25€).
Becici is 65 km from the airport in the Montenegrin capital Podgorica. There are no direct buses from here: first you need to take a shuttle bus to the bus station (3 euros) or taxi (10-12 EUR), then take a bus to Budva (7 EUR), and from there take the city bus to Becici. If you are not traveling alone, it will be more profitable to take a taxi.
From the city of Budva to Becici, buses run long and often-almost every 10 minutes. There is also a regular mini-tourist train that stops near each hotel. A ticket for it also costs 1.5 EUR.
Beach
One of the main advantages of this resort in Montenegro is a wide half-sandy beach with a length of 1,900 meters. In 1935, he was even recognized as the best in Europe at a competition in Paris. Today, the city beach in Becici is marked with the blue flag-a prestigious sign of ecological cleanliness. A significant part of the beach is covered with sand, which is very rare for Montenegro. Mostly, the beaches in the country are pebbly.
Almost all equipped beaches on the coast belong to hotels, but admission is free. Hotel guests use sun beds and umbrellas for free. Others who want to sunbathe and swim are offered to rent holiday kits. You can also spread your own towel on the sand.
Please note that you can not lay out a towel near the water, in front of the first line of sun loungers: beach workers will most likely ask you to move to another place, so as not to cause inconvenience to vacationers on the sun loungers.
In Becici, the average prices for renting sun loungers: two sun beds and an umbrella can be rented for 8-12 EUR, and a mesh bed with a tent – for 20-25 EUR. In the photo of the beach in Becici, you can see what such kits look like. Access to the toilet and changing room costs 0.5 EUR.
Another advantage of the local beach is the safe entrance to the water. The depth increases gradually, so the beach is ideal for families with toddlers. The swimming area is surrounded by buoys that protect vacationers from jet skis.
There are several restaurants and cafes on the beach, but there are no grocery stores on the resort’s waterfront. To get to the supermarket, you will have to walk along the sea to the nearest village – Rafailovichi. Other shops are located in the town of Becici itself: behind the highway, where local residents ‘ homes and apartments are located.
What to see
People come to Becici to enjoy the sea, the beach and the mild climate. There are no major attractions in the town. When tourists are looking for something to see in Becici in Montenegro, the only option is the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, which is still active today. This is a preserved ancient church, it was built in the XIV century. It is located on a hill, which is reached by steps directly from the embankment. Visitors note the pleasant atmosphere, the beautiful green area around the temple and the absence of a large number of people, which contributes to peace.
There are no other attractions in the resort. But in neighboring Budva you can see many architectural monuments. The entire historical center of the city is included in UNESCO. In addition, there are many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. The city regularly hosts a variety of festivals.
As we have already mentioned, you can get to Budva from the village of Becici by bus. If you are not in a hurry, take a walk along the picturesque boulevard with bars, shops and souvenir shops.
Infrastructure and entertainment in Becici
The main attractions at the resort are sports (basketball, volleyball, beach soccer, etc.), as well as a local water park at the Mediteran hotel – the only one on the coast. A ticket costs 15€ / day for adults and 10€ for children. On the territory of the water park there are 7 adult slides and several children’s slides.
Water Park entertainment at the resort is not limited. Water skiing can be enjoyed in Becici. On the coast there is a special installation for skiing. For tourists who love sports, bike paths, tennis courts, and gyms are equipped. Lovers of extreme entertainment are offered to go paragliding or rafting. Small playgrounds are available for children.
To get an unusual experience, you can go on any of the many excursions: for example, in continental Montenegro (national parks with mountain lakes, canyons of the Tara and Moraca rivers, etc.), to colorful Albania or even to Italy by ferry. Fishing enthusiasts are offered a special excursion “Fish Picnic”.
Cafes, restaurants and grocery stores
There are enough cafes and restaurants in the town that are open during the beach season. Gastronomic establishments are located all along the coast. In the photo of the city of Becici, you will see that there are really a lot of establishments along the embankment. One of the most visited restaurants in the resort with good reviews is Atlantic. It is famous for its delicious Montenegrin cuisine. Located in a cozy courtyard 150 m from the beach.
Prices in the restaurant are average in the resort of Becici, you can calculate how much dinner will cost depending on your preferences.
Since the village of Becici was originally a fishing village, fresh fish is perfectly prepared here. At the same time, meat dishes in Montenegro are also delicious, because the locals love meat more than fish. Pork and beef steaks, lamb stew and sausages, homemade cheese, sweet pancakes-all this is offered in almost every restaurant in the resort.
Behind the highway, on a hill, near residential buildings there is a Mega grocery store, and in the neighboring village of Rafailovichi there is another one — Idea.
Accommodation in Becici
There are many housing options in the resort. These are several large hotels and hotel complexes, as well as private apartments and villas. Housing prices are moderate, but they rise significantly in high season.
High-end hotels are located on the first coastline. Most residential complexes with apartments are located behind the highway, from where the sea is approximately a 10-minute walk away. In the west of the resort there is a cape with luxury apartments Dukley Gardens (4 stars) right by the sea.
Where to stay
The choice of accommodation in the resort is quite rich. The most luxurious of them is the five – star Splendid Resort. This is the best hotel on the entire coast. Room rates start from€ 130 per night, with higher prices in high season. This hotel is often shown in the tourist brochures in the photo of Becici.
There are also several good 4 star hotels in the resort:
- ideal for a holiday with children Iberostar Bellevue: overlooking the beach, has 7 bars and restaurants, swimming pools for children and adults;
- The Queen Of Montenegro features its own spa, casino, gym and large outdoor pool on the terrace;
- Mediteran with water park and children’s pool;
- Sentido Tara Hotel is a family-run hotel with a children’s mini club and various types of food;
- Montenegro-has a green area, all-inclusive meals, a children’s menu in the restaurant, a swimming pool and even a nightclub;
- Stella Di Mare is a new hotel in the center of the resort, 300 meters from the beach, etc.
All hotels in this category, located on the beach, offer guests free beach equipment. The cost of one night in the rooms starts from 40€ per night, in high season – more expensive.
A more economical but decent accommodation option is the Alet-moc hotel, which belongs to the 2-star category. It is located 250 meters from the sea in a picturesque park and has a spacious green area.
Apartments
Becici has a large selection of apartments for every budget: from€ 25 to € 200 per night and above. The most economical options can be rented behind the highway, on a hill. The largest apartments with 2-3 bedrooms are designed for 4-6 people. Near the beach there are the most comfortable and expensive options starting from 60€ per night (more expensive in high season).
When choosing a place to live, open the city map and see in advance what is available on your dates and where it is located. If you book your accommodation a few days in advance, some apartments and hotel rooms may offer discounts. But in high season, all options are sorted out in advance.
Pros and cons of Becici
According to the photo of Becici in Montenegro, it is noticeable that the main advantage of the resort is a wide and clean beach, equipped with everything necessary for recreation, clear water, developed infrastructure and a large selection of housing options. Tours to Becici, as a rule, are much cheaper than to neighboring Budva. But if you want to rent an inexpensive apartment, you will have to choose from the options behind the highway, and not near the shore. Supermarkets are also located there.
