Montenegro is a country with a rich historical past and an amazing natural world. Each traveler finds interesting routes for himself, which remain in pleasant memories, in family photos and videos. Therefore, you need to know in advance the sights of Montenegro on the map – description, location, their features and the best routes to these places.
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Boka Kotorska Bay
If you choose the most beautiful location in Europe, Boka Kotorska Bay will take, if not the first place, then it will definitely enter the top three. The classic description of Montenegro definitely recommends visiting this place. It consists of several bays connected by canals. It is considered the largest bay on the Adriatic coast. Cities nearby – Herceg Novi, Tivat, Perast, Risan.
What is worth seeing here and what excursions are offered by local agencies for these main attractions of Montenegro:
- Walking program on a yacht in the Bay of Kotor . Landscapes of mountains descending to the very coast, forests and port towns with historical architecture – all this creates an unforgettable impression of the walk.
- Church on an artificial island. One of the main attractions of Montenegro – the description indicates that this building was erected in the Middle Ages, but in our time services are not held there.
- Walk through the narrow streets of Perast . This is a small town that differs from others in classic Italian architecture. You can also buy souvenirs there.
The average price of a group tour of Boka Kotor Bay is 25 Euro per adult and 12.5 Euro for children. An individual program for 10-12 hours will cost more – from 120 €. This attraction of Montenegro on the map will not be of interest to lovers of outdoor activities.
If the presence of a guide and information about the bay are not important, you can rent a boat or boat on the pier in Herceg Novi. The advantage is the ability to adjust the route of movement.
Canyons
A tour of the canyons of the Pivo and Tara rivers will allow you to see the whole country, from the coast to the continental part. The average duration is 8-10 hours. During this time, tourists will see the sights of Montenegro on the map and with their own eyes – the canyon of the Moraca River, the highest bridge of Dzhurzhevich , the beauty of the landscape park Durmitor.
What can be seen as part of the Canyons tour:
- The bus does not stop, but passes near the island of Sveti Stefan, Lake Skadar , Podgorica .
- First stop at the Moraca River . Here they usually plan breakfast for tourists, a walk along the bridge over the river.
- Visit to Moraca monastery . This is a small architectural complex, which houses the relics of St. Harlampy. Nearby in the shops you can buy wine, tinctures, souvenirs, honey.
- Dzhurzhevich Bridge . The highest road bridge in Europe, passing through the canyons. It offers good views of the area, but it is forbidden to get off the bus for safety reasons.
- Durmitor park . Located near the town of Zheblyak . On the territory of the park there is the famous Black Lake, there are bicycle paths, even on the hottest day the temperature does not rise above +25°C.
This concludes the tour program. The average price of the tour is 40 euros. Having visited the sights of Montenegro, on the map you can designate them as recognizable. The description is worth keeping for yourself as a souvenir. Similar brochures can be purchased from the guide.
It is recommended to take a pillow for the neck area with you, sit on the bus at the window, from the side of the guide. So you can see and photograph the most interesting places in the country.
Blue cave
It is located in the Herceg Novi bay, in its initial part. The entrance to the Blue Cave is low and barely visible from the sea. It can only be reached by boat or small boat. The advantage of a natural attraction is that the water temperature is higher than in the open part of the Adriatic Sea, a beautiful view. Features – increased salinity of water.
Tips for tourists who decide to visit the Blue Cave:
- it is rarely marked on the map, but locals and guides will help you find it;
- it is impossible to get into it if there are waves on the sea, which is due to the height of the entrance;
- light is refracted from water and forms intricate patterns on the vault;
- the recommended time to visit is the middle of a sunny day.
You can rent a boat or boat at the nearest pier. The average rental price is from 20 euros for 1 hour, depending on the degree of comfort and the condition of the vessel. Photos from the Blue Cave are rare on the Web, so it’s definitely a good idea to capture your visit.
Saint Nicholas Island
This truly unique place to stay is located in the bay of Budva , at a distance of 500-600 meters from the embankment. Locals call the island of St. Nicholas Hawaii. The advantage of spending time on its beaches lies in the significantly smaller number of vacationers. The disadvantage is that you can only get to the island by boat or boat.
Tips for tourists:
- There are three food stalls and one souvenir shop on the island. But their prices are higher than in Budva .
- The beaches are only pebbly, but there are umbrellas and sun loungers;
- You can see the remains of a small monastery from the 16th century.
In general, according to tourists, holidays on the island of St. Nicholas are no different from spending time in any other resort in the country. Its only advantage is that there are few people even in high season.