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- Petrovac na Moru: An Overview and Brief History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Get There<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apartments and Hotels in Petrovac<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Best Restaurants in Petrovac<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beaches and Seaside Leisure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Top Attractions in and Around Petrovac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Every evening on the Petrovac promenade, you can witness sunsets like this, with a view of the Castello Fortress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Petrovac na Moru: An Overview and Brief History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Petrovac, officially known as Petrovac na Moru<\/em>, is a coastal town on the Adriatic Sea, part of the Budva Riviera. It is located just 18 km from Budva<\/strong> along a scenic coastal road and 9 km from Sveti Stefan<\/strong>, Montenegro\u2019s most iconic island. You can even reach Sveti Stefan by boat. Overview of the island-hotel Sveti Stefan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- City Coordinates<\/strong>: 42.205597747843406, 18.940805758035808<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Population:<\/strong> Approximately 3,000<\/strong> residents (according to the last census). While this is the year-round population, the town has expanded significantly in recent years. It\u2019s not as large as Budva or Bar, but it\u2019s no longer a small village either. Walking from one end of Petrovac to the other takes about 40 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Important:<\/p>\nDue to its central location on Montenegro\u2019s coastline<\/strong>, Petrovac is easily accessible from both Podgorica and Tivat airports<\/strong>. During peak season, the town sees a huge influx of tourists<\/strong>, including visitors from Podgorica on weekends and vacations<\/strong>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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Sheltered by hills, Petrovac enjoys a mild climate with calm seas and little wind. The town features two small islands, which I\u2019ll cover in more detail later.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n For a more detailed history, you can always check Wikipedia, but here\u2019s a quick summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The exact founding date of Petrovac<\/strong> is unknown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The earliest written records<\/strong> mentioning the town date back to the 12th century<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- However, Roman mosaics from the 3rd century BCE<\/strong> have been discovered in Petrovac, suggesting that the area was inhabited long before the arrival of the Romans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Like most coastal towns in Montenegro, Petrovac flourished during the 15th century<\/strong> under the rule of the Venetian Republic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- By the 19th century<\/strong>, due to ongoing wars and conflicts, much of the town was destroyed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Unlike neighboring Budva, Petrovac doesn\u2019t have a well-preserved medieval Old Town<\/strong> or an extensive list of historical landmarks. Its main historical site<\/strong> is a single fortress<\/strong> located on a cape by the main beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
How to Get There<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of transportation options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Taxi or Car:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Roads in Montenegro are excellent<\/strong>, and distances are short.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Petrovac is less than 45 km from both Tivat and Podgorica airports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Read about airport transfer and taxi in Montenegro<\/strong><\/a> at the link, find out the prices and where you can order. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\ude8c By Bus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- No direct buses from either airport<\/strong>\u2014you\u2019ll need to transfer at least once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The coastal bus network<\/strong> is well-developed but follows one main road<\/strong> running from Tivat to Ulcinj<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Any bus running on the Bar – Budva, Ulcinj – Budva, or Kotor – Bar<\/strong> route stops in Petrovac<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Buses between Bar\/Budva and Petrovac<\/strong> run frequently, but reaching Petrovac from the airports<\/strong> is more challenging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Approximate bus schedules and fares from Bar, Budva, and Podgorica to Petrovac.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Bus schedules change frequently<\/strong>, so always check at the station for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Apartments and Hotels in Petrovac<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Petrovac has grown significantly in recent years, thanks to tourism<\/strong>. During peak season, tourists outnumber locals by 20 to 1<\/strong>. Virtually all residents work in the tourism sector<\/strong>, and many rent out apartments<\/strong> to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Large Hotels<\/strong> \u2013 A handful of established hotels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smaller Hotels & Condominiums<\/strong> \u2013 Boutique and family-run options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Private Apartments<\/strong> \u2013 The most common type of accommodation, offered by local residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the article on the link you will read everything you need to know about accommodation in Montenegro<\/strong><\/a>. What’s the difference between hotel and apartment hotel and so on. And most importantly, there will be accommodation features that may surprise or upset some a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A typical apartment in Petrovac costs between \u20ac20-40 per night. Owners live on the ground floor, while the upper floors are rented out. These apartments usually have a private entrance, kitchen, terrace, lush greenery, and scenic views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n You can browse more rental options and reviews on TripAdvisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Smaller Hotels & Condominiums<\/strong> \u2013 Boutique and family-run options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The coastal bus network<\/strong> is well-developed but follows one main road<\/strong> running from Tivat to Ulcinj<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Petrovac is less than 45 km from both Tivat and Podgorica airports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The earliest written records<\/strong> mentioning the town date back to the 12th century<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Population:<\/strong> Approximately 3,000<\/strong> residents (according to the last census). While this is the year-round population, the town has expanded significantly in recent years. It\u2019s not as large as Budva or Bar, but it\u2019s no longer a small village either. Walking from one end of Petrovac to the other takes about 40 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- How to Get There<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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