The advantage of traveling to Montenegro is the choice of vacation. You can go to a popular coastal resort, choose a town or village in the northern part of the country. The option of combined rest is possible. But the most interesting for travelers remains the coast of Montenegro, which has become the basis of the country’s tourism business.
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Description of the coast
Montenegro has direct access to the Adriatic Sea. The country’s coast stretches for 230 km. It starts from the confluence of the Boyana River and the resort town of Bar. The coast is protected by mountains, which led to the formation of the Mediterranean climate. Movements of air masses are insignificant, the main inflow of air comes from the sea. The mountains protect from precipitation, rains in this part of Montenegro are rare.
Features of the coast:
- The air temperature in summer is + 25-30 ° C. From June the water warms up to + 22 ° С.
- Most of the beaches are pebbly, but there are some sandy ones. The cities are equipped with concrete access to the sea.
- The resorts are connected by a road that runs along the entire coast of Montenegro. There is no railway connection.
- The largest bay is Boka Kotorska Bay.
For tourists and independent travelers, this part of Montenegro is suitable for active and relaxing holidays. There are many beaches, landscaped and wild. You can plan a trip to local historical, natural attractions. The infrastructure is well developed, you can choose accommodation options – hotel, hotel, apartment or villa. Meals – in cafes and restaurants. Be sure to try the dishes of the national Montenegrin cuisine.
Where you can relax
For tourists visiting the coast of Montenegro for the first time, it is recommended to stay in big cities – Budva, Bar, Herceg Novi. They can be reached from Tivat Airport, where charter flights arrive. Intercity bus services depart from the airport, the fare is up to 25 Euros. Before the trip, study the description of the coastal cities of Montenegro.
Budva
The popular resort of Budva is located in the central part of the Montenegrin coast. This is one of the oldest settlements in the country. Its history is more than 2,500 years old. But this is not what tourists like, the entertainment industry is best developed here. The disadvantage is the highest prices on the coast of Montenegro.
What you need to know about Budva:
- Slavenski city beach is often crowded during the peak season. Therefore, it is better to walk to Mogren or drive to Yaz.
- There are few attractions in the resort, the largest – the Old Town. But tour agencies offer trips to these memorable and natural places of the country.
- It is better to rent a villa for living. But you need to consider the distance from it to the beach.
- The farther from the coast, the lower the price of food. Lunch will cost from 10 Euros for two.
The holiday is chosen in early September, when the weather on the coast is still summer, and prices for accommodation, food and entertainment begin to fall. At the beginning of summer the sea is not warm enough, you can not swim in mountain rivers.
Bar
It is located between the Adriatic coast and Skadar Lake. There is a railway line, which can be used for vacation from Moscow or St. Petersburg. Feature – the big port works. Therefore, the Bar is convenient for shopping, as the goods are constantly replenished. The advantage is relatively few tourists, not the highest prices on the coast of Montenegro.
Facts about the resort Bar:
- Many shops and boutiques. They often sell things, shoes, clothes from Italy.
- The city beach is covered with concrete slabs, pebbles are outside the city area.
- Attractions – Church of St. John, King Nicholas Palace, Old Bar.
- You can go on an excursion to the Ostrog Monastery.
There is a large farmer’s market here. But sometimes food prices are higher than in supermarkets. Locals buy early in the morning, when the cost is not so high. This should be taken into account when organizing self-catering.
Herceg Novi
Located on the Adriatic coast, in the northern part. Landmark – Kotor Bay. Due to the proximity of Mount Orien, the city has many ups and downs. Therefore, when renting a villa or apartment, you need to calculate the distance to the city beach. Advantages – convenient shopping, not many vacationers. The disadvantage is the long distance to the main attractions of Montenegro.
What you need to know about Herceg Novi:
- Boka Kotorska Bay is a convenient place for sea excursions, where you can go diving.
- Attractions – Old Town, Savina area, Mamula Fortress Island, Blue Cave.
- There is a large port, swimming near it is not recommended.
In the suburbs there is a large medical complex Igalo. Here you can carry out treatment or rehabilitation after illness. So many tourists combine rest with recovery.
For vacationers
The coast is well developed in the coast of Montenegro. But food and beverage prices are higher than in cities. Therefore, it is advisable to take these products with you to the beach, rather than buying on the spot. MK some coastal attractions can be reached on foot. To do this, choose accommodation and rest in Budva.
Rental of umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach is different – up to 15 euros. Pebble cover, it is recommended to bring special shoes. The sea is clear, in some places the bottom is visible at a depth of 35 m. But the flora and fauna there is not very developed. For divers interesting places near the rocks.