Bigova offers three distinct points to consider when planning a trip: a small beach by the harbor, a 12-kilometer hiking route between Plavi Horizont and Bigovo, and dishes featuring fresh catch. Swimming, exercise, and dining can be considered as separate parts of your trip. For planning, the main considerations are the conditions along the shore, which vary by season, the state of the route, and limited public transportation.
Swimming Spot and Hiking Route
A small beach with calm, sheltered water lies at the head of the harbor. The shoreline is made up of pebbles and sand, and the entry slopes gently. Since conditions along the shore can vary by season, check before your visit whether the current conditions suit your swimming plans.
A 12-kilometer hiking route runs between Plavi Horizont and Bigovo. A 2014 description by the Municipality of Tivat says the route had been cleared, marked, and equipped with signposts. Check the route’s condition and signage before your hike. This keeps the description in its historical context while you plan your trip based on current conditions.
Plan Your Journey and Dining
An asphalt road connects Bigovo to the main Tivat–Budva road. Public transportation is limited; traveling by car, scooter, or bicycle is considered practical. In summer, boats and water taxis also provide access by sea. Traffic conditions and seasonal boat services may change, so checking before your trip is recommended. If you plan to arrive without your own vehicle, check available connections especially carefully.
Dining options pair fresh seafood and the catch of the day with blitva, wood-fired bread, and local Vranac or Krstač wines. Menus may change; ask about the current catch of the day and the available side dishes. This way, you can expect dishes to vary rather than assume there is a fixed menu.
Nature and Culture in the Wider Tivat Destination
In the wider Tivat destination, the city park has been a protected area since 1968 and was declared a natural monument in 2015. Visitors can walk in the shade of mature, partly exotic trees. Some trees are up to 130 years old and 25 meters tall. Solila is a coastal wetland of about 150 hectares, opposite Tivat city center in the Bay of Krtole. Since 2013, it has been listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention and designated an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). It is also a candidate for Emerald Network status under the Bern Convention.
The Maritime Heritage Collection in Porto Montenegro showcases Tivat’s maritime traditions and the Adriatic’s nautical past. The submarine museum there includes P-821 Hero, described as a former flagship of the Yugoslav Navy. In the medieval Buća complex, the “Ethnographic Heritage of Tivat” collection presents exhibitions on art, ethnology, archaeology, and documentary subjects. Buća Luković dates from the 14th century and is considered the most monumental and best-preserved historic summer house of its kind in Tivat. The fortified, 15-meter-high tower of Buća Luković dates from 1548 and is now used as an art gallery.
The PURGATORY Festival also offers a seasonal cultural event: it takes place in Tivat in summer, from mid-June to the end of August; most performances are held on the summer stage at the Buća summer house. Dates and venues may change in future editions, so check the specific edition when planning your trip.
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