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Why visit Montenegro?
Ideal for travelers who have visited Europe on several occasions seeking something a bit off the beaten path to enjoy bays, beach, caves, coastal landscape, culture, deep canyons, fishing, folk arts, gorges, historical sites, lakes, mountains, nightlife, sailing, skiing, spas, white water rafting, and windsurfing.
Sveti Stefan Island, Montenegro. Photo Credit: roemei62/Pixabay
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Art, ceramics, embroidery goods, handmade carpets, lace, leather boxes, silver filigree jewelry, tapestries, wines, wood carvings, and woolens.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Grašak (beef stew). Ječmeni (barley bread). Kastradina (dried mutton). Kuvani Brav (boiled lamb). Malisorske Priganice (fried donuts). Maune (bean stew). Njeguški Sir (cheese). Rumetinov (corn bread). Sarma (cabbage rolls). Sukača (pastry).
- Local Drink to Try: Krstac (white wine). Loza (grape brandy). Mead (fermented honey). Niksicko (beer). Vranac (red wine).
Kotor, Montenegro. Photo Credit: Michal/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- Since the First Millennium (1 AD - 1000 AD) olive trees have existed (Budva Riviera).
- Ranked the "50 Places of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Traveler magazine.
- Home to the second largest canyon (Tara Canyon) in the world.
- Celebrities and royalty are known to vacation on Sveti Stefan Island.
- Water polo is the most popular sport.
- Home (Skadar Lake) to the largest bird reserve (270 species) in Europe.
- River Island of Ada Bojana (Ulcinj Beach) is best for windsurfing.
- Southern Coast region was ranked "Top 31 Places to Go in 2010" by The New York Times.
- Durmitor National Park has 18 glacier lakes.
Durmitor National Park, Montenegro. Photo Credit: Benas M/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (February) Boćanje Olympics, Kotor Carnival, Mimosa Festival, St Tryphon Festival, (June) Festival of the Underwater Film, Southern Soul, (July) Fascinada, International Classic Music Festival, International Fashion Festival, Kotor International Fashion Festival, (August) Bedem Fest, Bokeljska Noc, Gornja Lastva Fiesta, Herceg Novi Film Festival, International Summer Carnival, Lake Fest, Montenegro Film Festival, Petrovac Jazz Fest, Perast Music Festival, Sea Dance Festival, Swimming Marathon, and (September) International Klapa Festival.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, and Statehood Day.
Budva, Montenegro. Photo Credit: Marcel/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Official language is Montenegrin. Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian are also spoken.
- Majority of tourists are from Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
- Traveler(s) must register within the first 24 hours of arrival.
- Beaches by popularity include Bečići Beach, Jaz Beach, Mogren Beach, Sveti Stefan Beach and Velika Plaža.
- Cuisine is Asian and Mediterranean influenced.
- "Golden Coast" (Canj) is known for its gold-colored sand.
- The "Great Beach" is in Ulcinj.
- Seat belts are mandatory.
- Avoid public demonstrations.
- Many public facilities are not deemed accessible-friendly.
- Rapids of Tara Canyon are popular for white water rafting.
- To explore the Village of Sveti Stefan requires a Aman Resort or restaurant reservation.
- The blood alcohol limit is .03%.
- Right turns on red lights are strictly prohibitive.
- Local drivers considered aggressive are reckless.
- Tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections do not routinely occur.
- Taxis do not usually pick up street passengers, rather are requested by phone or SMS.
- Tire snow chains are used between November - March.
- Medical care and treatment does not meet our standards.
- Most visited towns include Budva, Herceg, Kotor, Novi, Perast, and Ulcinj.
- Water taxis access the island of Our Lady of the Rock (Bay of Kotor).
- Theft at ATM's is high during peak tourism season.
- Ferry Service connects Kotor (Adriatic coast) or Bar (southern) with Bari (Italy) or Ancona (Italy).
Montenegro. Photo Credit: likalinka/Pixabay
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA not required for visits under 190 days.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000EUR.
Our Lady of the Rocks, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Photo Credit: ravisimo/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: May - October
- Coldest Month: December - February
- Hottest Months: July - August
- Peak Season: June - August
Shkodra Lake, Montenegro. Photo Credit: RadaB/Pixabay
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Durmitor National Park, Natural & Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor, Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards, and Venetian Works of Defence.
Tara Canyon, Montenegro. Photo Credit: Corina-Elena Burtea/Pixabay
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