In the south of Montenegro is a picturesque island, under the wonderful name of Ada. Every year a huge number of tourists come here, attracted by beautiful nature, warm climate and magnificent beaches.
Resort Ada Boyana
In Montenegro, it is located on the border with Albania. On both sides, the island is washed by the Boyana River, after which the resort is named, and on the third side by the Adriatic Sea. The total area of the island is more than 500 hectares, of which the resort area covers about 400 hectares. The nearest village is more than 20 km.
The climate of the island is mild and favorable for the rest of the family. Belongs to the moderate Mediterranean type, however, due to the long summer drier. The island is the record holder for the number of sunny days in a year - 215. Winter on the island is very warm, with rains without snowfall. The sea warms up to 30 degrees already in the middle of summer, but the local population bathes already from 20 degrees. The swimming season begins in May and ends around the end of September.
The history of the resort of Ada Boyana in Montenegro
There are no attractions and historical sites on the island. Basically, tourists come here to observe the beauty of nature, breathe clean air and soak up the beach.
Ada Boyana in Montenegro was first mentioned in the annals only in the late 1850s. During a storm, a ship sank at the mouth of the Boyana River. Gradually, the ship's hull was littered with sand, which then formed into a sandy beach of a triangular shape.
On the territory of the island there is a nudist village in which about 100 people live permanently. You can get to the village only through a wooden bridge, which serves as a conditional divider between the modern world and the other, free from everyday rules and conventions. At the same time, the island receives about 1000 tourists who want to visit the resort of Ada Boyana in Montenegro. In the photo above you can see the small size of the island.
Today, about 1 thousand vacationers can come to the resort at the same time. The official language of the inhabitants of the island of Ada Bojana in Montenegro is Serbian.
Tours to Montenegro
Ada Boyana is one of the largest resorts in the country, therefore it is most popular among tourists. The cost of the tour varies from 50 to 80 thousand per adult, including travel from Moscow.
The price depends on the hotel. So, for example, living in a five-star hotel will cost 30 thousand rubles for 6 nights. In a four-star hotel, you will have to pay about 20 thousand rubles for a vacation. Usually, only breakfast is included in the tour price.
Five star hotel in Ada Boyana
In Montenegro it is difficult to find a bad hotel: a small island is washed by warm water from all sides, and to the sea, even from the most remote corner, is no more than 30 minutes drive.
Hotel Fun & Sun in Ada Boyana is located a short distance from the sandy coast of the island. Free buses run daily to the sea. The entire hotel is located in 4 buildings with a capacity of more than 1000 people. The hotel area is fenced with a pine park and a chain of low mountains. In the hotel park there are summer houses, which can accommodate up to 20 tourists. Extra beds and wheelchairs are available for a fee. Pets are not allowed. Each room is equipped with shower, TV, air conditioning, minibar, safe and individual toiletries. Women can use a hairdryer. The room also has kitchen utensils where you can make tea or coffee. On the balcony there are devices for drying clothes. The rooms are cleaned and linen changed daily.
On the territory of the hotel, vacationers can use wireless Internet, car parking, a gym, a tennis court, a bathhouse, swimming pools and sports grounds. Everyone can visit the amphitheater and ride a surf. For an additional price, hairdressers from a local beauty salon provide their services. The administrator can check the cost of renting a car, calling a doctor at the hotel. Every night, discos and parties are held. Children can relax in the special playroom.
The cost of living in a hotel varies from 40 to 60 thousand rubles, depending on the number of days of rest.
Hotel Ada Boyana
This is a hotel on the territory of a nudist village. You can get into it only by going through a wooden bridge that leads to the village. On the seafront, 200 meters from the settlement, there is a hotel building and several bungalows.
In total, the hotel has about 250 rooms of various categories, of which about 200 are ordinary rooms for two adults. About 40 two-story bungalows on the beach, which are ideal for young romantic couples. On the first floor there is a bathroom and a small corridor, and a bedroom on the second floor. More than 60 rooms are designed for families with more than three family members.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, TV, air conditioning, minibar and kitchenware. The price includes all-inclusive meals. It offers vacationers, on the territory of the hotel there are cafes, bars, restaurants , souvenir shops, pools and sports grounds. Parking is also available. There is a tour desk near the reception. Hotel Ada Boyana has its own sandy beach, the length of which is more than 1 km. On the shore, tourists can use sun loungers, a dressing room.
The cost of living for two adults is about 50 thousand rubles.
Reviews of tourists about Ada Boyana in Montenegro
The resort attracts many guests every year due to its picturesque location. On the island there is a nature reserve in which many rare and endangered species of animals, birds, fish live. Some types of plants grow only in Montenegro.
Reviews about Ad Boyan are only excellent. Holidays here will appeal to any tourist. Those who want to relax from the bustle of the city will be able to retire on the beach in a romantic bungalow. Or inside the island, hiding from everyone in a hotel, wrapped in pine forests and mountains. The first thing that people on the island say is a small number of vacationers. This is what helps to feel unity with nature, to feel free.
Holidays on the island
There are not so many entertainments at the resort, since tourism began to develop only in recent decades. And more people come here for privacy and silence. However, you can still have fun.
- Once a week, the resort organizes “fishing gatherings”, during which everyone is gathered on the beach. You can learn fishing completely free of charge, for an additional fee your local cook will prepare your catch.
- During the "river tour" tourists are shown the local beauty of the island, circling it on all sides by boat. Sometimes guides negotiate with boat drivers and tourists to the border with Albania, sometimes making stops so that guests can swim in the Adriatic Sea.
- One of the island’s most famous attractions is Fish Picnic. All comers go by boat along the coast of the island to a picturesque bay located in the cliffs of Ulcinj. Tourists catch fish with experienced fishermen, and then cook it on the grill according to an old recipe. This is delicious.
Ways to get to the island
The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Montenegro is different. So, for example, to Tivat from Moscow in September you can get from 4 to 7 thousand one way. To Podgorica, the price is approximately the same: in September it varies from 4 to 10 thousand rubles. Flight time takes from 3 to 5 hours.
The distance from the above cities of Montenegro to the island is the same. Buses run from the bus station of Podgorica daily to the island. The price is about 300 rubles, the trip time will be about 90 minutes. From the airport to the city station, you can get for 500-700 rubles using a taxi. Total: from the airport Podgorica to the resort can be reached in 2 hours, while spending about 1000-1500 rubles.
From Tivat station to the city located on the island only one bus runs, only at 9 am. The ticket price is about 600 rubles. If you got later than the specified time, it does not matter - you can get with transfers. At Tivat Airport you need to walk to the Yadrinsky Way and take any bus going to Budva. The ticket cost will be 200-250 rubles, and only 30 minutes on the road. From Budva, you can get to the island by bus, which leaves every hour. A ticket costs about 500 rubles, and you will have to spend about 2 hours on the road.
There is another way for tourists with a driver’s license. You can rent a car at the airport, or in advance on their website. At a certain time, a car will be waiting for you at the airport. Getting this way is much cheaper if you are traveling not alone, but with your family.
What to bring from Montenegro
The most important souvenir from Montenegro is, of course, wine. It is made from red and white grape varieties, and has an exquisite taste. The drink will delight even the most avid gourmet. Prices will especially surprise: the cost of a bottle starts from 200 rubles.
The real pride of the country is cheese. The country is mountainous, so cattle breeding is well developed here. Especially popular among tourists is goat cheese, as well as cheese in olive oil. The cost of 1 kg of cheese starts at 350 rubles.
In addition to the above, ceramic sculptures, a national milk drink, paintings, herbal infusions, elements of national clothes and much more are brought from Montenegro.