The small state of Montenegro (Montenegro) is located on the Balkan Peninsula, on the Adriatic coast. It is adjacent to Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo.
Today, many of our compatriots plan to spend their holidays in this Balkan country. And of course, they are interested in whether the Russians need a visa to Montenegro. We hope that our answer will please many: for a short trip, a visa is not required. It needs to be issued only if you plan to stay in the country for more than three months.
In this article we will tell you all about Montenegro. For tourists, its nature is important, especially leisure, we will introduce you to the tips of experienced travelers.
Climate
Since Montenegro is located on the Adriatic coast, the climate of the country is Mediterranean, only in its northern regions it is moderately continental. In the summer months, the average air temperature is quite comfortable for relaxation (+ 23- +25 ° C). In winter, the thermometer seldom drops below -7 ° C.
Tourists with experience believe that the best time to relax in this country is the middle and end of summer. The weather in Montenegro in August is hot and sunny. For example, in Podgorica, where tourists usually drop by at least a day, the average temperature is +32 ° C, at night it drops significantly to + 19 ° C. In the resort towns of Tivat, Budva and Kotor, during the day it is around +30.3 ° C, and at night it is not higher than +17 ° C on average.
The water temperature in August is +26 ° C. The weather in Montenegro in August varies depending on the resort you choose. For example, in the very popular city of Bar, during the day the air does not warm above +25.8 ° C, and at night it does not drop below +21.6 ° C. And the water temperature in Montenegro at Bar is practically no different from other resorts.
Montenegro is famous for its clean air with a high content of essential oils, ions, clean water of the Adriatic Sea, which contains 38 milligrams of salt per 1 gram of water, healing sand on well-equipped beaches. Thousands of tourists from all over the world come to this country every year to treat a number of serious diseases: respiratory tract, infertility, vascular and heart diseases.
Sea
On many beaches, water transparency reaches 60 meters. It has an unusual azure blue color. This is due to the large number of minerals and salts dissolved in it. The average water temperature in Montenegro during the summer months is +26 ° C. Sometimes cold currents bring cold water to the beaches from the depths of the sea, and then you have to wait two days, until it warms up well.
Where to go in Montenegro?
On the coast of the country there are several popular resorts. One of the most famous of them is Budva . This city has amazing beaches. Especially good are Mogren and Slavic. In addition, the resort is distinguished by its magnificent nature. Tourists attribute to the number of disadvantages of Budva high prices for food and souvenirs.
Rafilovichi, Becici, St. Stephen's Island also can not be called cheap resorts. But here the same well-groomed beaches and very nice Mediterranean architecture.
Petrovac is a popular resort in Montenegro, which has a huge and comfortable beach, as well as a small pier for small boats and boats.
Sutomore is a resort that will interest those who are thinking about where to go to Montenegro at the lowest cost. Sutomore is perhaps the cheapest resort. Local residents joke: "Tourists with money go to the sea, and without them - in Sutomore." Vacationers here, as a rule, are few.
Before the trip, it’s hard to learn all about Montenegro. For tourists who want to make profitable purchases and have a good rest, you should go to Bar , the business capital of the country. Here, prices are quite low for goods from Italy and other European countries, since the city is the only major port in the country. In addition, there are many interesting sights. The beaches are mostly pebble. There are much fewer tourists in Bar than in Kotor or Budva.
Ultsyn is a resort located on the border with Albania. The town is famous for its magnificent sandy beaches and plenty of sunny days.
Gulfs of Montenegro
There are other popular resorts in the country, and travelers should know about them if they are interested in everything about Montenegro. For tourists, all information about the country is important, and therefore, probably, they will be interested to know that almost half of the country's best resorts are not on the coast, but in the depths of huge bays. There is a slightly different sea, which differs from the coast.
Kotor is the largest bay in Montenegro. Sometimes it is mistakenly called the southern fjord of Europe. Many guides for the convenience of tourists subdivide it into Herceg Novinsky and Boko-Kotorsky. We will not break traditions and will tell about each of them separately.
Herceg Novinsky Bay
It adjoins the sea. Its main feature can be considered wide open spaces, when it is difficult to distinguish the opposite shore. The water here is a little warmer than on the coast, but just as crystal clear. There are not many sandy beaches, mostly pebble and concrete. Especially popular is the Zhanitsa beach, which until recently was a closed beach for the president of the country, and now it is accessible to everyone.
Kotor Bay
It is connected by a small isthmus to the Herceg Novinsky Bay. Nearby is the village of Lepetany. Its name in translation into Russian means "city of beauties." From the resorts it is necessary to highlight the cities of Kotor and Perast.
Fans of sightseeing can visit the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. If you are planning a trip to the Bay of Kotor, it will be useful for you to know that it is much hotter here than on the coast.
Youth vacation
If you are going to relax in the company of cheerful friends and girlfriends, then the question will surely arise before you: “Where is it better for young people to relax in Montenegro?” As a rule, in this case they recommend the resort of Budva. And this is no coincidence. This is the noisiest and most active city, where at every step there are night bars, restaurants, clubs. It hosts numerous sports, music and theater festivals. In addition to a rather eventful nightlife, Budva offers guests a rich excursion program, so no one will be bored here.
Vacation with children
Frequent guests of Montenegro are families with children. This category of vacationers should be aware that the Adriatic Sea warms up to the most comfortable temperatures only by August. Noisy cities are not suitable for families with children. In addition, it is necessary to take into account how convenient the entrance to the water is, what is the bottom on the beach.
For family holidays in Montenegro, the town of Petrovac is most suitable. Here, sweets are sold at every step, and in hotels the relaxation of young guests is thought out to the smallest detail. You can go to Kotor with your children and stay at the Hotel Monte Cristo, which is family oriented.
Here you can find babysitting services, in addition, all Russian-speaking staff. And now we will present you the best beaches of Montenegro for families with children.
Small beach Ulcinj
The first on our list will be the city and very clean beach of Ulcinj. It has a gently sloping entrance to the sea, which seems to be created specifically for families with children. Depth is increasing gradually. The beach is covered with brown basalt sand characteristic of this place, which is considered healing.
If for some reason you do not like this beach (for example, due to the proximity of the port), go to the Tropicana beach, which is located two kilometers from Ulcinj. It is equipped with water attractions, and there is also an amusement park for kids.
Sutomore Beach
Almost the entire surface of this beach is covered with golden sand with an alluvium of small pebbles. It stretches for 1.5 km. From the side of the city it is limited by the embankment with a complex of resort entertainment.
Travel tips
We probably told you almost everything about Montenegro. For tourists, of course, absolutely all information is important, and therefore they, as it seems to us, will still be interested in answers to several questions. The advice of experienced travelers will help us with this. The first and, perhaps, the most urgent question, which concerns all tourists without exception, both well-to-do, and somewhat financially constrained: “How much money do you need in Montenegro?”
In Montenegro, the most common euro. Therefore, it is more profitable to take this particular currency with you. To feel comfortable, you must have 75 euros per day per adult. You can live on 50 (taking into account excursions and shopping), but in this case you will have to save a little. If you have 100 euros per day - you can almost not limit yourself.
If you are planning an inexpensive vacation, but do not want to give up several excursions and want to buy souvenirs, then for a week you will need 400 euros per person. With this money you will feel quite confident, although you won’t be able to walk around especially.
Of course, it all depends on your preference. According to the most conservative estimates, to eat exclusively in restaurants and cafes and not to limit yourself too much, you will need:
- for 7 days - from 600 euros;
- for 10 days - from 800 euros;
- for 14 days - from 1100 euros.
What to bring to Montenegro?
For tourists traveling on vacation to this country for the first time, this issue is very relevant. The answer to it depends on many factors: your income, choice of resort, time of visiting the country. Many vacationers, going to the resorts of Montenegro after the jump in food prices in 2014, began to take non-perishable products with them. They explain this by the fact that it allows them to save on food, spending money on additional excursions.
Going to the beach, take water with you, because on the coast it is more expensive, hats, towels and money: the crime rate here is very low, so you can not worry about their safety.
Guest reviews
Most tourists liked the hospitable and friendly Montenegro. Rest here is really wonderful, especially in August. This opinion is shared by those travelers who went on a trip with their loved ones, and lovers of active youth recreation. Some complaints are related to somewhat overpriced food prices both in hotels and in supermarkets.