Hotels near Ballerina Statue

The Ballerina, or Dancer, statue is one of Budva's most beloved landmarks, a slender bronze figure of a woman arching gracefully on a rock above the sea on the path to Mogren Beach. She has become an unofficial symbol of the town and a favourite photo stop.

Local legend ties her to a dancer who waited faithfully for her sailor love to return from the sea. Poised against the backdrop of the old town walls and the open Adriatic, she is especially striking at sunset, when photographers gather along the cliff path.

Pro Tip: She sits right on the free cliff path between the old town and Mogren Beach, so combine the two. For the classic silhouette shot, come at sunset with the sea behind her.