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For independent travel and tours, you can choose Montenegro. Resorts and sights of the country have managed to combine traditional Balkan hospitality, quality service and unique national cuisine. All resorts in Montenegro, a description of their features, can take several pages, so let’s focus on the most good and popular ones.
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Before buying tours or independent travel, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the features. In all resorts of Montenegro, in the description, they often indicate the friendly disposition of local residents to tourists, good ecology and prices for holidays. In practice, these indicators directly depend on the chosen resort and the time of year when the vacation is spent.
Positive aspects of rest:
To the disadvantages, judging by the reviews of tourists, in all the resorts of Montenegro, according to the description, there are few offers All Inclusive in hotels. This is compensated by the well-developed infrastructure of the resorts, the almost complete absence of crime.
In the climatic description of Montenegro, it is often indicated that the optimal time for rest is the middle of summer. In practice, you can plan a trip or purchase a tour from late spring to mid-autumn.
The country is located on the Balkan Peninsula, the official capital is the city of Podgorica . The total area of the territories is more than 13,500 km². Borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo. The shores of Montenegro are washed by the Adriatic Sea, Skadar Lake can be distinguished from the largest freshwater water resources . All resorts in Montenegro, in the description, are located on the coast.
The following facts about this European resort will be useful for tourists:
Another feature is the variety of climatic zones. The Mediterranean climate prevails on the coast, in many respects similar to the Greek one. So, all the resorts of Montenegro in the description for most of the year are not affected by negative temperatures. A peculiar coastal Mediterranean zone begins from Herceg Novi to Bojana . Rocky mountains along the entire coast protect from the influence of the continental climate.
Based on the classical description, the European climate prevails in the continental part – pronounced changes in the seasons, frequent cloudiness and rainfall. Exceptions are mountainous areas. In practice, even on summer days, fogs and high humidity are frequent in the morning and evening. This is due to the relatively high position relative to sea level.
Due to the steepness of the rocks, the flora and fauna are not numerous. Plants on slopes dry out quickly. Popular river excursions are to the Tara and Piva rivers. The water temperature in them rarely rises above +10°C, but because of the cleanliness and amazingly beautiful views, they attract many tourists.
The official currency is Euro. The exchange is recommended to be carried out in bank branches or special points. The service for servicing credit cards and traveler’s checks is not developed, which is not indicated in the description of all resorts in Montenegro. They can only be used in the resort towns of Montenegro – Budva , Kotor , Herceg Novi, Tivat.
Airports are located in the cities of Podgorica and Tivat . Customs control under a simplified scheme, you can import without a declaration up to 2000 Euros. An entry visa is not required.
Food and service prices:
Prices on the coast are much higher than in non-resort areas of the country. Exceptions are tourist villages on the rivers Tara and Piva, Lake Skadar . Currency exchange can be done at any branch of the bank. The difference in the rate is insignificant, and does not depend on the address of the exchange office. They accept rubles, euros, dollars, hryvnias.
Despite the small area, there are several large and many small resort areas on the territory. They have pronounced positive aspects, have a number of disadvantages. Before planning an urgent trip, it is recommended to study the features of each city.
Analyzing all the resorts of Montenegro, description, we can conclude that Budva is the most popular city among tourists. Advantages – the choice of beaches, many accommodation options. The disadvantage is the highest prices. But the latter is offset by developed infrastructure and services.
Features of Budva :
During the high season there is a large tourist flow. It is recommended to choose a villa closer to the coast, on the first or second line. For all resorts in Montenegro, in the description, prices rise closer to the beach area.
You can buy souvenirs in the shops of the Old Town. However, most of them are standard Chinese products. You can find national products only in the continental part.
A small town with a pronounced Italian architecture. Features – a large number of churches, a unique “flea” market. It is located on the slope of Mount Lovcen . The main attraction is St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Both calm and extreme recreation are developed.
Advantages of Kotor :
Prices for tours to Kotor are 5-10% less compared to other places to stay. However, insufficiently developed infrastructure and a small number of offers with accommodation in villas and apartments do not make Kotor a popular holiday destination.
In the Bay of Kotor , the beaches are concrete, which is inconvenient for many tourists. Trade infrastructure is also not developed. The restaurants offer delicious Italian cuisine.
Not the most popular resort in the description of classical Montenegro, located on a mountainside. But compared to Budva , the prices for many services and food are much lower in it. Its main drawback is its remoteness from the classic tourist routes. Unlike all resorts in Montenegro, there are no descriptions, hotels on its territory, only villas can be accommodated.
Features of Herceg Novi:
The water temperature is lower than in other areas of the Adriatic coast. Therefore, buying a ticket for mid-autumn or early spring is not recommended. Exception – no beach holiday is planned.
The commercial infrastructure is developed – you can find clothes and shoes from well-known European brands. On its territory and in the close suburbs there are several recreational facilities.
Located on the border with Albania, a feature – a lot of sandy beaches. Due to the unpopularity among Russian tourists, in the description, all the resorts of Montenegro take the last place. Most of the tourists are Europeans or Albanians. The cost of living and food is lower, the infrastructure is poorly developed.
Ulcinj has the following features:
All descriptions of holidays in Ulcinj are positive, there are many good reviews. But it is difficult to buy vouchers from tour operators. The alternative is to plan your own trip.
An important part in the description of Montenegro is excursions and entertainment programs. In large resort areas there are representative offices of agencies and companies providing these services to tourists. It is also possible to book an excursion at the stage of buying a tour.
Popular excursion programs in Montenegro:
In practice, you can sign up for a group tour or order an individual one. Another option is to rent a car and visit the most interesting places on your own. Before that, you need to carefully read the description of Montenegro, its road map and traffic rules.
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