Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic coast with a Mediterranean climate that embodies the dreams and wildest fantasies of all its guests. The climate and geography of Montenegro allow you to come here at any time of the year: there is always something to do for both tourists and ordinary people. Do you miss the snow and want to go skiing, or maybe lie on a sandy beach, go scuba diving, improve your health and fitness, or admire the monuments of ancient history? And at the same time to do everything quite inexpensively, without sacrificing comfort? Montenegro is the best choice.
Beach holidays in Montenegro
The beaches in Montenegro are the perfect choice for all lovers of swimming, sunbathing and more active pastime on the seashore. The beach season in Montenegro begins in April-May and lasts until September-October (average temperature in Montenegro).
Montenegro has a long coastline (about 75 km), along which stretches kilometers of various beaches - from pebble and stone, indented by mountain reefs (beaches Bay of Kotor and Budva Riviera), to sandy ones with unique healing properties (the smallest white sand in the area of Velika Plaža, Ulcinj Riviera) . Tourists are waiting for both virgin secluded beaches and paid beaches equipped with sun loungers, changing rooms, towels, etc. Many beaches in Montenegro have a shallow bottom and a long entrance, which is convenient for families with children - you don’t have to worry that your beloved child will swim too far.
Read on our blog:
Beaches in Montenegro: Budva Riviera, part 1 (Sveti Stefan, Milocer, Przno)
Opening of the swimming season!
Winter holidays in Montenegro
Fans of ski holidays and other winter sports will not remain indifferent to the country of black mountains. In Montenegro, there are excellent winter recreation centers: Zabljak and Kolasin.
— Zabljak - a small town located at the foot of the Chernobyan Alps - Durmitor.
— Kolasin located in the central part of the country at an altitude of 950 m above sea level.
Excursions in Montenegro
Holidays in Montenegro are not limited to just a beach holiday. Well-developed infrastructure, unique natural resources, rich history and culture of Montenegro, plus an amazing climate will not leave anyone indifferent, and trips around the country will bring a lot of unforgettable impressions and photos that will decorate your desktop for a long time.
Among the natural monuments of Montenegro, it is impossible not to note the magnificent Bay of Kotor, nature reserve Skadar Lake, the deepest canyon of the Tara River in Europe (depth up to 1300 m), the Lovcen mountains and the national park Durmitor. Skadar Lake is surrounded by picturesque and majestic mountains, and its surface is decorated with water lilies. Also in Montenegro there are many architectural monuments of antiquity, among which there are medieval towers and ancient churches, decorated with ancient icons.
We will be happy to help you discover Montenegro, and not just discover it, but look into its heart. During our individual excursions, you can not only see the various sights of Montenegro, but also swim in the sea, taste local dishes in a national restaurant, in general, relax both in body and soul. See the section for details. Excursions.
Leisure
Montenegro is a real find for lovers of rafting, rock climbing and camping (Durmitor, Lovcen), hiking, skiing and snowboarding (Zabljak, Kolasin), diving (Ulcinj Riviera) and sailing (several marinas are located in Kotor, Tivat, Budva and etc).
Treatment and prevention
The special microclimate of the country, therapeutic mud and a combination of many natural factors make Montenegro a unique medical resort. One of the most famous sanatoriums in all the Balkans is located in the town of Igalo (near the town of Herceg Novi, Bay of Kotor). Here is the world famous Center for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. With the help of hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy (including the use of therapeutic clay, which is mined on the banks Bay of Kotor), hydrotherapy, various types of massage treat many ailments, such as diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular diseases, etc. The fine sand of the Big Beach in Ulcinj (Velika Plaža), which is of volcanic origin and, as a result, is rich in minerals.
car trip
The sights of Montenegro are located both on the coast and in the mountains. The coast covers the vicinity of the Bay of Kotor and the entire Adriatic coast (Herceg Novi - Kotor — Budva – Petrovac – Bar — Ulcinj etc.), mountain routes cover the area between cities Cetinje – Podgorica – Zabljak.
If you have enough time and do not want to be content with the standard service of multi-star hotels and the same perfect beach, you will not resist the temptation of a car trip through this mountainous country, during which you can drive into the most remote villages where tourists rarely set foot. , swim in the magnificent lakes of Montenegro and admire even remote monuments of nature and architecture.
Read ideas for independent road trips in Montenegro in our blog:
Ideas for outdoor activities in Montenegro: Ostrog Monastery
Ideas for outdoor activities in Montenegro: from Montenegro to Croatia, Dubrovnik
Independent travel ideas in Montenegro: return to Dubrovnik
Ideas for outdoor activities in Montenegro: the walls of Kotor
Ideas for outdoor activities in Montenegro: Cattaro stairs and Negoshev mausoleum
The village of Njegusi and the city of Cetinje
For a detailed description and photos of cities and sights of Montenegro, see our guidebook.
