What interesting places are worth visiting in Petrovac? Petrovac is a beautiful resort town in Montenegro for relaxation

An important resort on the Montenegrin coast, Petrovac is located in a small protected bay high mountains from cold winds. The town of Petrovac is surrounded by dense olive groves and pine forests and is located in a sandy bay, overlooked by a fortress, which has turned into a fashionable night club Castello.
Petrovac, Montenegro, was originally a fishing village. The beautiful town of Petrovac (originally called Kastellastva) was founded in the 12th century and is located approximately 9 km southeast of the Sveti Stefan peninsula. In the first half of the 13th century, the Rezevici monastery was founded here, which today is located about 3 km northwest of Petrovac. Other valuable historical monument in the area is the small church of Sveti Ilija from the 15th century. In its vicinity, the foundations of a 2nd century Roman villa were found, containing the remains of a mosaic.

Video about Petrovac

Guests of the Petrovac resort can relax on the pebble city beach, located directly below the promenade, which is lined with restaurants, bars, cafes and small shops. More quiet place the rest area is small pebble beach, located approximately 600 meters south of the hill. This beach is just under 1 kilometer long and is covered with small pebbles and sand.

While driving from the city through olive groves and pine forests you may be impressed by the wall of mountains that protect the locals from bad weather. It is these mountains that guarantee a pleasant atmosphere in the city and a large number of sunny days a year.
Petrovac, Montenegro, has a beautiful natural landscape, which is also created by two small islands in front of the bay. The sea view is enriched by two islands: Katic and Sveta Nedelja. On small island In Katic you can only see a few pine trees, but on neighboring island you can see the remains of a church, which, according to legend, was built by a sailor who escaped after the wreck of his ship.
Just behind Petrovac stands on a small hill the Gradiste Monastery, which includes three churches. The youngest of them (Sveti Sava) has an apse and an interesting facade made of stripes of white and red stone. The architectural style suggests that it was built by the same architect who built the Holy Trinity Church in Budva and the church in the Podostrog Monastery. The bell tower at the Western Wall was built in 1853, and the church itself was probably built at the same time.

A much older building is the Church of St. Nicholas (Sveti Nikola), the interior of which is decorated with frescoes from the early 17th century. This church also has a residential building on the ground floor, which served as a work area and residence for the monks.
From the Gradiste Monastery opens beautiful view on the coast and Buljarice beach.

Resort Petrovac in Montenegro

Petrovac is part of the Budva Riviera because it belongs to the municipality of Budva. In the off-season the city has about 1,500 residents, while in the summer this number increases many times over. The city beach in Petrovac is about 600 meters long. The beach is sandy, has reddish sand and is one of the most popular beaches on the Riviera. The area of this beach is almost 10,000 square meters, but during the high season it can sometimes get very crowded. At Petrovac City Beach you can rent beach furniture or put a towel at any free place. The swimming area borders the landscaped coastline embankment with cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops. The embankment stretches along the seashore and ends at a small pier.
The resort of Petrovac in Montenegro, which has more than 300 sunny days throughout the year, offers various types of entertainment. Every day, boat excursions are organized, during which you can visit other beaches and cities of the Budva Riviera. In addition, there is also aquatic species sports here such as water skiing, banana boat, catamaran.
In the resort of Petrovac in Montenegro there is a post office, a medical center, a police station, community Center, church, market, supermarket, sports facilities, many hotels and villas, restaurants and cafes. According to many, Petrovac is the most beautiful city Budva Riviera. The crystal clear waters here line several beautiful beaches, which are surrounded by dense pine forests, olive trees, palms and other Mediterranean plants.

Petrovac on the map of Montenegro

Where is the city of Petrovac in Montenegro? This resort town has a central location, making it a good base for exploring Montenegro. For example, travel time to Budva is only 25 minutes, to Bar - 30 minutes, to Ulcinj - 1 hour, to Tivat and Kotor - 50 minutes, to Herceg Novi - 1 hour 40 minutes, to Cetinje - 55 minutes. As you can see, from Petrovac you can quickly get to many famous cities of Montenegro. From here you can explore all the beaches of the Budva Riviera, as well as go to Lake Skadar, the Bay of Kotor and Cetinje. One-day excursions are offered to all these places from Petrovac.
Below you will see exact location city of Petrovac on the map of Montenegro.

Map of Petrovac with hotels

Petrovac has quite a lot of hotels and guest houses for such a small town. A map of Petrovac with hotels will allow you to understand where the hotel you are interested in is located, what its location is in relation to the beach, city center and other objects. Best card Petrovac with hotels is interactive map Google, where you can see all the most important objects cities. You can move, enlarge or reduce the map.

Petrovac - perfect place for a relaxing type of holiday. It’s good to take a leisurely walk along the embankment, especially in the evening, and sit in local restaurants, eating another masterpiece from the chef. Admire the beautiful sunsets and take memorable pictures with your camera. As for the excursion and educational side of Petrovac, it is not very developed here. But nevertheless, every town, no matter how small or large, always has in its arsenal several interesting places, Petrovac is no exception in this regard, and despite the fact that it has very limited resources in this direction, everything for tourists There is a lot to see within the boundaries of this quiet town.

What is worth seeing in Petrovac.

Fortress- it is possible to visit it only during the daytime, since in the evening the small nightclub Castello opens its doors here. At one time, she protected local residents from pirate attacks. It was also a hospital during the Second World War and a prison during the First World War. There was an observation post on top of the fortress, which offered an excellent view of the sea surface, and in case of danger, information quickly came down and the city was instantly ready for attack. Today it is a symbol of Petrovac. Any tourist can also go up to the observation deck and experience for themselves what local residents once saw in anticipation of danger. Also, in the fortress there is a real cannon, shots were once fired from it. And in memory of those killed in World War II, a stele was erected with the names of those killed.

Fortress in Petrovac.

Rezevici Monastery- monasteries and churches in Montenegro are very revered local residents, for the most part they played a big role in the history of the country. The Rezhevichi Monastery today consists of two churches and a small annex; anyone can come here for services or simply visit this place for self-knowledge. The monastery employees are always happy to see tourists and are ready to tell the story of Rezhevichi in every detail. Who built it, why. How badly the monastery suffered after the First and Second World Wars.

Rezhevichi Monastery.

Church of St. Elijah- another active church in Montenegro. Perhaps I would not talk about it, but it is within its walls that the famous icon of the Martyr of the Week is located, this is a local saint to whom all local residents pray.

Church of St. Elijah.

Chapel of the Holy Week- this chapel is located on a small uninhabited rocky island. There is a legend that it was built by an ordinary sailor who, while going out to sea, was caught in a severe storm, but by some miracle he survived. During these terrible moments, he prayed to Holy Week, and she miraculously helped him survive. So, as a token of gratitude, he erected this chapel on a small island. Any tourist vacationing in Petrovac will see this chapel from the shore, and if desired, you can swim to it yourself. Many tourists do this, some on their own, while others take a catamaran or boat - and sail up in this easier way.

Chapel of the Holy Week.

Lucice beach- for Montenegro this beach is truly a landmark. It is located in an amazing beautiful place, next to Petrovac. There's a small piece here sandy beach and own water slide, from which anyone can slide straight into the sea. There are more than enough people who want to get here, especially in high season. If it were not for this sad fact, it would be a real pleasure to relax here.

– small resort town on the coast of Montenegro, located relatively not far from.

I'll start with the main thing, the city is very small, so you won't find a large selection of entertainment in Petrovac. There are also few historical attractions at the resort. In general, someone might get bored.

There are many small resorts in Montenegro, for example, or, where it’s never boring, because these resorts are located next to larger resorts, which can be reached in a few minutes and at a cost of three kopecks. With Petrovac everything is different, this city is located separately, and from it neighboring cities driving is not so easy and fast, of course, you can go to Budva once or twice, but you are unlikely to take such a route every day. From Petrovac to Budva 17 km, it seems not so much, but not so little.

If you are an adult and active person, you like to walk a lot and constantly participate in something, I think that Petrovac is not the best the best place for relaxation, I advise you to take a closer look at others, where there is more entertainment and attractions.

But, nevertheless, Petrovac has some positive sides, which I will now tell you about. The beaches at the resort are excellent, so if you spend all day lying on the beach, then Petrovac is the resort you need.

Petrovac is also well suited for families with small children, your mobility is still low, and the advantages are more large city You will not be able to evaluate Montenegro. And in Petrovac everything is close, with children preschool age For those who don't like to walk a lot, this resort is fine.

Also, Petrovac is an excellent resort for people who cannot walk much, due to some health problems or due to advanced age.

City of Petrovac located on the shore of a picturesque bay surrounded by green spaces, the place is beautiful, and for those who do not need something new and a lot of entertainment every day, this resort is suitable.

I don’t know how clearly I was able to explain my vision of this resort, I hope it wasn’t too confusing.

Once again, choose Petrovac as your holiday destination in Montenegro if: 1. You are a fan beach holiday. 2. You are traveling with small children. 3. You just like it quiet, relaxing holiday, due to temperament, health or other reasons.

Petrovac is a relatively new city, which began to be actively developed only at the end of the 18th century. This is probably why there are few historical attractions in the city. Although people lived in this area long before the city was founded. Previously, on the site of Petrovac there was a village called Stara Lastva. The exact date of human settlement on the site of modern Petrovac is not known, but the first mention of the village in chronicles dates back to the 12th century.

Sights of Petrovac

The main attraction of the city Venetian fortress Castello. To tell the truth, I don’t consider this attraction outstanding, since there is nothing special to see there. But, nevertheless, if you are in Petrovac, you will definitely visit this attraction, if only because it is located near the beach; in fact, you don’t need to go anywhere. In addition, this place has the most famous restaurant in the city, and I am sure that you will want to sit in it.

Monastery complex Gradiste located near Petrovac and is a significant, although not the most famous, Orthodox monastery in Montenegro. The monastery consists of monks' cells and several churches.

You can visit Holy Resurrection Island and Katic, where there is a small church and wild beaches.

Beaches in Petrovac

I already wrote above that everything is fine with the beaches in Petrovac, they are in no way inferior to the beaches in other popular resorts Montenegro. The beaches are equipped with everything you need. At this point it is appropriate to pause and explain that beaches within the city limits, not only in Petrovac, but throughout Montenegro are available for rent.

Usually the tenant of the beach is some kind of cafe that sells its products (beer, juices, pizza, etc.) on the rented beach. Also, the tenant rents out sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach, receiving additional profit for this activity. Accordingly, tenants are interested in tourists visiting their beach; if it is bad on this beach, then half of the vacationers will go swimming to competitors. The beaches are regularly cleaned and equipped with everything necessary for relaxation. On almost all beaches in Montenegro, part of the space is reserved for tourists who come with their own towel and relax for free, i.e., they do not rent a sunbed and an umbrella. And, you know, the “system” works great, most of the beaches in Montenegro are very good, this statement is also true for the beaches of Petrovac.

Now, let's talk about what beaches there are in Petrovac. Most tourists swim at city beach, which is located directly in the city. This beach covers about two kilometers. The beach is equipped with everything necessary, as I already wrote, this is the “standard” for all city beaches in Montenegro. The beach has showers, toilets, sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants and cafes. How the beach is equipped can be seen in the photo below.

Not far from the city there is a small Lucice beach, the length of which is about 200 meters. This beach is more beautiful than the city one, and parents and children love it very much.

If you like lack of service, visit wild beach Buljarica. The beach is very beautiful, the scenery is superb, but on it you will not find any beds, no changing cabins, no signs of civilization.

The climate in Petrovac is Mediterranean and is not much different from the climate in other resorts on the Budva Riviera. Below you can see the average daily temperature at the resort.

As you can see, the hottest months are July and August, but even in February you are unlikely to freeze.

The swimming season lasts from May to the end of September, although some tourists, mostly Russians, swim until November. The sea is warmest in July and August, see water temperatures below.

Usually from mid-May, and sometimes from the beginning of this month, it is comfortable to swim.

As for precipitation, there should not be long and lingering rains in the summer, but from the second mid-September they are possible. Therefore, I always advise that you plan to end your holiday in Montenegro before September 15-20, since after this date the weather may become unstable. If you don't believe me, check out the chart below.

As you can see, in September it can already rain, yes, I agree, not every day, but still.

Accommodation in Petrovac

There are no problems with accommodation in Petrovac; vacationers have many apartments and hotels to suit every taste and budget. Check out hotel and apartment prices below.

Remember that the minimum prices are at the beginning and end of the season, and the maximum in July and August. In which month is it better to come on vacation is a very difficult question. On the one hand, in May or September, you will spend a third less money on renting an apartment; in addition, this time of year is better suited for excursions, since it is less hot than at the height of the season and it is more pleasant to walk. On the other hand, the sea is warmest in July and August.

Excursions from Petrovac and other activities

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Night life The city is concentrated near the fortress, where there is a nightclub and the most famous restaurant in the city, Castello. I have been to this restaurant, but, unfortunately, many years ago, I can hardly find a photo, however, I remember that the impressions were very positive.

Several festivals are held during the season, the Jazz Festival, Petrovachka Night and the Paštitsada Festival. As in all of Montenegro, the festivals are interesting and if one of the festivals is held during your holiday in Petrovac, be sure to visit. In the last couple of years, I began to go to them rarely, but this is not because the festivals are not interesting, it’s just that I’ve already seen them all, some several times, and not only in Petrovac, but in almost all the resorts of Montenegro.

How to get to Petrovac

There are two airports in Montenegro, in Podgorica and Tivat. Which one to fly to, if you are going to Petrovac, there is not much difference, look where it will be cheaper air ticket. You can search for cheap flights.

From airports you can get to Petrovac in the following ways:

By bus. It is clear that this is the cheapest, and at the same time, the most inconvenient method. If you have ever been to Montenegro, it will probably not be difficult for you to get there by bus, but when entering the country for the first time, this is not suitable for everyone. Buses do not depart from airports; you need to get to the bus station.
By taxi. I don’t recommend it, taxi drivers who work at the airport have “special” prices, most likely this will be the most expensive way.
Book a transfer. Transfer from the airport to Petrovac can be booked on our website, go to the "" section.
Rent a car. Of course, there is no point in traveling just to get from the airport to your place of residence. But, if you have plans leisure, and you plan to travel a lot around Montenegro in the coming days, then why not rent a car at the airport?

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A city where you can relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle, unlike Budva. Let's take a walk along the coast together pine forest, see 4 excellent beaches, good apartments and find out prices in local restaurants. Petrovac will enchant you with its stunningly beautiful bay, rocky grottoes, flowering gardens, its streets, beaches and unforgettable sunsets.

After noisy Budva, we went to the small cozy town of Petrovac - this beach resort Budva Riviera, located on the shore of the picturesque Petrovac Bay (up to approximately 17 km). The town is built in steps along the hills, hidden in the greenery of flowering gardens, olive groves and dense pine forests, so the microclimate here is very mild. Petrovac is a beautiful resort area of Montenegro, calm, atmospheric, not too crowded. It is popular with families with children, and there are many Serbian and Montenegrin vacationers here. Parking is tight in the city, but 2 beaches are enough for everyone.

City of the Venetians?

This section of the Adriatic coast was inhabited in Roman times; In the Middle Ages, the village of Lastva stood here. Since the 16th century, the settlement was owned by the Venetian Republic - then the Castello fortress was built here to defend against pirates. The settlement of Kastel Lastva acquired the status of a city in the 18th century; only in the last century did its modern name, Petrovac, appear.

Beaches

City Beach

The main city reddish-sand beach stretches for 2 kilometers; along it runs a 600-meter green promenade with a row of cafes and shops. The beach is equipped with everything you need. 2 sun loungers with an umbrella will cost €10-15 per day.

Prices in restaurants on the embankment are good and reasonable. You can afford to dine at any of them:

Lucice Beach

The second beach in Petrovac is even better. On picturesque beach Lučice, located 10 minutes from the center of Petrovac, has convenient entry into the water, pebbles and stones in places, the beach itself is mostly pleasant sand without stones.

The length of the beach is 200 m in length. An umbrella and 2 sun loungers cost €10-15. We sunbathed for free on our towel. It seemed to me that the water here is warmer than on the neighboring city beach, and the beach itself is much more comfortable and beautiful.

But there are too many such beauty lovers. We were there in mid-September and people were sunbathing quite densely. I'm scared to imagine how crowded it is in the summer.

Let's look at the prices in the cafe

There are several eateries off the coast purely for snacking; there is no serious food there. The prices are above average, but they give you a free sunbed and umbrella if you are their client.

Attractions

Castello

Walking along the city embankment along the beach, you and I will not miss the ruins of the fortress. To climb on it, you need to go through the restaurant to the flag.

Fragments of the fortress (Kastelo) remain from the Venetian era. From its terrace you can clearly see the sea and the embankment. There is a museum in the ruins of the castle. It presents mosaics from the 3rd–4th centuries, found by archaeologists and becoming evidence of the Roman period.

On the upper platform of the fortress, a memorial was erected to the residents who died during World War II. This is great Observation deck to the city, the beach and a small bay with turquoise water.

Churches

In the city there is an active church of St. Elijah (sv. Ilije), the now closed church of St. Thomas (sv. Tome) and the church of St. Vida (sv. Vida). These religious monuments date back to the 14th–15th centuries.

Islands of Holy Week and Katic

From anywhere in the city where you can see the sea, you can see unusual island. Every now and then boats with tourists land there, they frantically run to the chapel and ring the bell. An ancient chapel-amulet has been preserved on the small island of Holy Week (sv. Nedelja), located a kilometer from the town. The bell in the chapel rings every morning, and also when tourists arrive.

Nearby is another small island, Katič. There is a lighthouse on it.

To get to the island, you can rent a boat for about €25 per hour for the whole group.

Walk to Perazic Do Beach

We came to Petrovac mainly for this walk along the sea. The path starts from the fortress in Petrovac and goes into a coniferous forest. It doesn't start out very picturesque, but don't rush to turn it off.

A little more and you will find a stunning panorama of Petrovac and a little of the fortress.

And here is a pine path with an amazing pine aroma.

We pass small bays with turquoise water.

Through several tunnels.

We went out to a small secret beach, which is impossible to go down to only if you drive up by boat.

Passing from tunnel to tunnel, we slowly walk towards the treasured beach.

It’s a pity that at the final point you come to an ugly, unfinished hotel. They say that the construction of the century has been going on for almost 30 years. They destroyed a beautiful bay, mangled rocks, and destroyed the beach.

Parazic Do Beach in the village of Rezhevichi

In Parazic Do Bay, near Rezhevichi, there is the most popular local beach Reževića Do, surrounded steep cliffs. The shore is sandy and pebbly, but mostly large pebbles. Getting to Rezhevichi by taxi or bus takes about 15 minutes.

I didn't really like the beach itself. Large pebbles and no view.

Buljarica Beach

The large 2-kilometer pebble beach of Buljarica can be reached by pleasure boat or by climbing a 96-meter-high hill. We got here by car; there are no problems with parking. In September all parking was free.

Very spacious beach. Coarse sand mixed with pebbles. Gorgeous view of the mountains, silence. One of my favorite beaches. Bring swimming slippers; entering the sea over rocks is not very pleasant.

Cuisine and restaurants

The Petrovac Market offers fruits, vegetables, homemade products (smoked pork, cheeses), and sells local wine and grape vodka.

The Petrovac restaurant Mediterano is considered the best in the country. Its menu includes Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood dishes, and drinks made from its own citrus fruits picked in the yard.

Near the fortress there is a cafe-pizzeria Lazaret with Italian cuisine, and another pizzeria is open on the embankment - Kiss.

Traditional Balkan dishes are offered by the Balkan restaurant, an establishment with live music in an alley near the Voli supermarket. For local cuisine Characterized by seafood and fish, meat, an abundance of greens and vegetables.

Entertainment and relaxation

Petrovachka night, photo Miloš Cetkovic

IN old fortress At night, discos are noisy, a nightclub and the Castello restaurant are open.

From the pier from the main beach, boat excursions depart daily to the islands of Katič and Sveti Nedelja, with visits to caves and chapels, with snorkeling for tourists.

Football matches are held at the city stadium "Under Maly Brod".

In summer, a Jazz festival is held in Petrovac.

Every year, at the end of August, the city organizes the traditional “Petrovachka Night” - a large-scale tourist festival that opens with a parade of an orchestra and majorettes, continues with street concerts, wine and fish tastings, and ends with nightly fireworks.

A little earlier, in June, the Pashtitsada festival is held - a gastronomic event, which is also accompanied by tastings and concerts.

How to get to Petrovac from the airport

And from the airports of Tivat and Podgorica to Petrovac the drive is the same, about an hour.

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By bus

All options for traveling by bus from Tivat airport are considered.

From Petrovac bus station every 30 minutes. buses depart to Budva and Bar; approximately every hour - to Kotor with stops in Budva, Becici, Tivat; Buses also run to Podgorica, Niksic, Cetinje, Danilovgrad.

Transfer or taxi

It is better to order an individual transfer to. It turns out cheaper than catching a taxi near the airport, and you will travel in a car of the class you need. Travel time is 40 minutes, price – from €34.

By car

It makes sense to rent a car. This will allow you to save on transfers and see the country without being tied to excursions and public transport.

Rezevici Monastery

In the north-west direction from the town, near the village of Rezevici, under Mount Voštanica, surrounded by olive groves, there is a UNESCO site - an Orthodox monastery (Manastir Reževići) of the 15th century with the Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary, in which frescoes from the 12th century have survived.

Along the hiking trail between Rezevici and Petrovac you can see a natural phenomenon - picturesque sandstone layered rocks.

The Church of the Holy Cross (crkva sv. Krsta) is interesting. It was built in the 14th century. in the village of Novoselje above Petrovets on the road to Podgorica.

Not far from Petrovac (in the neighboring village of Buljarice) on the mountain there is another secluded monastic complex - the late medieval monastery of Gradiste, surrounded by the ruins of a fortress wall.

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Petrovac, located 17 km from Budva, is surrounded by olive groves and dense pine forests, so the microclimate there is very mild. Families with children relax here, including many local Serbs and Montenegrins. And it doesn’t matter that the city has only one not too big beach (600 m long) and one playground. But there is a calm and cozy atmosphere here, there are enough restaurants and bars, but around 12 at night everything becomes silent, and you can enjoy a sound sleep in absolute silence. And this despite the fact that in July-August the town is crowded with tourists.

Don't think that Petrovac is boring. It's amazing here beautiful bay, and, as soon as you move a little away from the main beach, you can admire the rocky grottoes to your heart’s content and find hidden corners for swimming. There is old castle, a 16th-century Venetian fortress built to deter pirates. During the day you can take great photos from it, and at night in the fortress, behind thick walls, there is a disco. And right outside the town there is a pine grove, an excellent place for walking.

Opposite Petrovac, in the sea, there are two charming rocky islands, on one of them there is a miniature chapel. From there, a gentle bell ringing can be heard every morning.

How to get there

Both from Tivat airport and from Podgorica airport to Petrovac take about an hour. You can get there on your own by bus or taxi. The bus station is located about a kilometer from the beach, it is easy to find by following the signs. From there, buses depart every half hour to Budva and Bar (2-3 EUR), approximately every hour - to Kotor (making stops in Budva, Becici, Tivat, 4-5 EUR), less often - to Podgorica, Cetinje, Niksic, Danilovgrad.

It is also convenient to get to Budva or Bar by taxi; one way it will cost from 20-30 EUR. In addition, in Petrovac it will not be difficult to find a car rental, you just need to go to the reception desk or one of the travel agencies on the embankment. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

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Beaches of Petrovac

Petrovac includes two beaches - the main one, which stretches along the entire resort, and Lucice, which takes 5-10 minutes to get to. Both are small pebbles, the depth is quite large and children can no longer splash around 3-5 meters from the shore. The beaches are equipped with everything you need, namely showers (free), sun loungers, umbrellas, toilets (at the cafe for free, or from 0.30 EUR), bars and restaurants.

The cost of two sunbeds with an umbrella is about 10-15 EUR per day; some hotels (for example, Vile Oliva and Rivjera) provide these services to their guests for free (on the main beach). There are also separate free areas where you can lay out your towel, place an umbrella and enjoy the clearest sea absolutely for nothing, which is what many people prefer to do. The resort sells an abundance of special bedding, mattresses and similar “rookeries” for tourists (all for up to 10-15 EUR) who do not want to spend money on sunbeds and umbrellas every day.

The main beach stretches for about 2 km, along which there is a charming promenade with cafes, restaurants and shops. Lucice beach is a little more picturesque, the entrance to the water there is more convenient, since the pebbles in places look like sand, while on the main beach there are large stones at the entrance to the water. It is located to the left of the main beach, a comfortable asphalt road leads to it. There is parking in front of the entrance to the beach; for a fee you can drive your car directly to the coast and park there.

There are no hotels on Lucica, this is a slightly wild section of the coast, except for the embankment and a couple of restaurants, there are not even residential buildings here, which attracts tourists to walk to this beach - it is very picturesque. On both sides the beach is covered with stone cliffs with pine trees, one of which can be climbed for panoramic views on the sea. In addition, Lucica has one long water slide with sea water, which ends in a small pool carved out of the rock. Absolutely safe for children. Cost: 5 descents for 1 EUR.

In May 2008, a club beach opened in Petrovac - Beach Club Ponta: Moscow and European DJs, special parties, VIP boxes. Entrance to the water is concrete platforms. You can also have a great lunch or dinner there; the prices are high compared to other restaurants, but the fish cuisine is also excellent. This restaurant also offers stunning views of Petrovac in the evening.

Popular hotels in Petrovac

Maps of Petrovac

Cuisine and restaurants

Most hotels offer their guests half board - tomorrow and dinner; many prefer to have lunch in restaurants, or eat snacks on the beach. Boiled corn, traditional for the Crimea, is also served here, as well as donuts and all sorts of delicious pies. A large hamburger made from a real piece of perfectly fried meat on the embankment will cost about 2-3 EUR; they also sell good-quality slices of pizza (1.5-2 EUR), ice cream (from 1 EUR for 2 scoops) and similar foods. Popular drinks are beer (at the bar from 1.5 EUR) and, of course, wine (per bottle from 8-10 EUR).

There will be no problems choosing a restaurant at the resort. On Lucice beach there is an excellent fish restaurant, which is surprisingly picturesquely located - on the mountainside, overlooking the beach and the sea, embedded in a landscape of pine trees and rocks. Lunch for two there will cost about 30-40 EUR with drinks. In addition, there is one pizzeria, two bars where you can enjoy pizza and hamburgers.

It would take too long to list restaurants on the main beach, the choice is so rich. I can mention just a few - look for Chinese cuisine in Da Vinci, discos and cocktails in the Kastelo and Terrasa bar in the old Venetian fortress, in Konoba - national food, booze and live music- in bars on the embankment.

Fruits are sold everywhere at the resort, and in search of alcoholic souvenirs and prosciutto (cuts from 5 EUR), you can walk to the Voli supermarket, where you can buy a bottle of wine as a gift from 4-6 EUR.

Nature of Petrovac

Entertainment and attractions

Directly at the resort, the attraction is the ancient Venetian fortress (now a nightclub and restaurant) and the observation deck with a stella located next to it (entrance is free). It’s also worth finding a slightly dusty glass pavilion with Roman mosaics, walking to a pretty Catholic church, or going to one of the monasteries in the surrounding area. Both are located about 1 km from the resort, and can also be reached by taxi.

Entertainment options include a water slide on Lucice beach, boat cruises (2 hours, sail to St. Stefan), a glass-bottom boat ride (half an hour), diving, you can rent a boat, ride a catamaran or jet ski, play tennis or Ping pong.

For children, quite often (about 2-3 times a week) the Palas Hotel hosts theatrical performances by visiting troupes of artists - circus, pantomime, fairy tales. There will be no problems with language, since the performance for the most part takes place without words; The performances start around 20-20:30, watch the posters.

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