Why Montenegro?
Montenegro is fast becoming the most exciting destination for tourists World Wide. Indeed tourist growth in the next ten years is projected to be number one by the WTTC. The best thing about Montenegro is that it remains one of Europe’s best kept secrets, a real gem, totally unspoiled and undeveloped with an unmatched natural beauty. Montenegro has many world heritage sites, such as Kotor and Perast; and one of the most magnificent fiords in Europe. Surrounded by high mountains the country additionally has four outstandingly beautiful National Parks. Montenegro really is a country best described as Europe’s hidden treasure.
At a Glance
The beautiful country of Montenegro is best described in three separate regional areas: Coastal, Central and Mountain. Each region offers breathtaking natural scenery and an abundance of Historic cultural charm.
Coastal
Here you really can take your pick of outstanding Beaches and Historical towns, along an unspoilt 73km long coastline. Believe us wherever you choose to visit from the majestic Kotor Bay region which includes - Herceg Novi, Perast and Kotor; to the rich blue open seas of Budva, Sveti Stefan and Petrovac; we promise you definitely won’t be disappointed with your choice. The coast has a typical Mediterranean climate averaging 27C in the summer months, friendly welcoming people and markets selling all types of the tastiest fresh sea fish and fruit to eat; with all this on offer there really is no need to mention the first class wines and all with affordable prices.
Central
This region offers the traveller wild unspoilt nature and a rich cultural heritage. Central Montenegro includes the four towns of Cetinje, Niksic, Podgorica and Danilovgrad, each town has places of interest in Montenegrin history conveyed in architecture, monuments and museums. The Orthodox Monastery Ostrog is also situated in this region; the Monastery was built inside a cave on an almost vertical cliff; today it is the third most visited in the world. There are also National Parks including Skadar Lake and Lovcen; the parks are popular all year round with nature admirers, painters, bird watchers and photographers. The region has many activities on offer for tourists such as lake and river fishing, horse-riding, hunting and hiking.
Mountain
In the north of the country Montenegro has breathtaking mountain landscapes such as Durmitor and Bjelasica; these are popular with tourists throughout the year. Montenegro also has many river canyons; Tara River is the most popular with rafters, it provides wild rapids and stunning nature and is also the second deepest canyon in the World. The towns of Zabljak and Kolasin are also very popular as they are situated close to ski resorts and the two National Parks of Durmitor and Biogradsko Gora. The Montenegrin Mountains are particularly appealing for skiers, snow boarders, mountaineers and rock climbers. The air in this region is very fresh and the food locally produced is of a high quality.
Additional Info
Montenegro is easily reached by two international airports Tivat and Cilipi (Dubrovnik). As Montenegro has plenty to offer we recommend guests to visit as many destinations as they can, there are many tour operators offering daily excursions. There are also many rent-a-car agencies, and if you are driving to/in Montenegro it’s good to know that traffic regulations are in accordance with European regulations. Most shops except credit cards and there are many ATM banking machines throughout towns. Montenegro uses the Euro as currency.
Montenegro has a surprisingly consistent weather pattern for a country of its size. The high season for tourism runs from May until September - at the height of the summer season July and August the main coastal resorts in Montenegro can get fairly busy. From our experience the best time to visit would be either side of this summer peak: May, June and September stand out, when it's not too hot, too crowded or overbooked anywhere. The ski season runs from December until March, with January and February providing the best sport.
