The village of Lepetane in Montenegro is a small, cozy place to relax. There are no big hotels here. It is convenient for tourists and independent travelers who prefer a quiet beach holiday. Despite its small size, this resort has tourist infrastructure and attractions.
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Location, description
The village is located on the shores of the small Strait Verige, which is the narrowest in the Bay of Kotor. Lepetane , Montenegro, belongs to the Tivat community . Only 194 people live here. The main area of activity is tourism, fishing. In summer, the ferry goes to the other side of the strait, to the village of Kamenari .
Interesting facts about Lepetan :
- The first mention in 1439.
- It is named after one of the rich families of Perast – Zaselak .
- The popular politician of the country Lazar Tovanovich was born here .
- The nationalities of the inhabitants – 30% are Croats, Serbs and Montenegrins.
During the invasion of the Ottoman Empire, the border with the Venetian Republic passed here. The checkpoint was located here. The old name of the village is Saint Lovrienec . Saint Lovrinets was founded together with the church. It was dedicated to the brothers – Lovrinets , Peter and Andrea.
You can quickly reach Croatia by ferry. This shortens the way, much longer to take the bus. However, it is rarely used by tour agencies. Although travel for hikers is free.
Important: in addition to a quiet holiday in the country, you can restore health. To do this, it is recommended to visit the sanatorium ” Igalo ” , which often combines beach holidays with medical and preventive procedures.
Infrastructure
There are several small shops in the village, but no supermarkets. Locals often cross to Kamenari , where there is a large shopping center. The beaches are located on the pier, covered with concrete slabs and pebbles at the bottom. The entrance is relatively gentle, the place of the ferry stop is deepened. The coordinates of the village are on the map of Montenegro, you can travel to Lepetan from Tivat by bus.
Useful information for tourists:
- It is recommended to rent apartments or villas through agencies.
- There are no umbrellas or sunbeds on the beach, they can be replaced by large towels or a special cover.
- in Kamenari , Montenegro. But for beach accessories and souvenirs it is better to go to Kamenari .
In the mornings there is a small market in the center. Here you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Fish and seafood are sold at the pier. Prices are lower than in large resort towns. He is rarely seen in photographs. But the coast is the main area of seafood trade in Montenegro.
Attractions
main attractions in Lepetan are two churches. Both are closed for repairs, but are scheduled to open after restoration work. So, which is larger in size and located in the center of the village – the Church of St. Anthony. It houses an altarpiece created by the Tiepollo School.
On the way to the Strait of Verige there are ruins of an old church. It is dedicated to the Mother of God of Angels, another name – the church of Leli Orizo . It is located on the shore, was a kind of lighthouse for sailors. During the Turkish conquest it served as a small bastion.
In Lepetan you can stay for 1-2 days, and then go to other resorts in Montenegro. Silence and lack of entertainment will quickly get bored. According to reviews, this place is a good base for further travel. Therefore, it is not recommended to rent housing in the village for a long time.