A tourist traveling to the Balkans for the first time may wonder where Montenegro is located. But experienced travelers are well aware of the location of this small country, which lies in the southwest of the Balkan Peninsula. This republic is part of the former Yugoslavia, together with Croatia it shares the most beautiful coast of the Jadran - the Adriatic Sea. And now, after Croatia introduced a visa regime with Russia, Montenegro becomes even more attractive for Russian tourists, as the country retains visa-free entry for citizens of the Russian Federation.
Where Montenegro is located, there is everything that can satisfy the most varied needs of a traveler. The country borders on Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia. And if you can get to Croatia only if you have a visa, then all other countries are also visa-free for Russians, so you can, while relaxing in Montenegro, expand the geography of your trips.
Although this small country with the poetic name Montenegro itself leaves an unforgettable experience, and not only for lovers of beach holidays. Naturally, Montenegrin beaches are good, their length is more than 73 kilometers. The purest water of the Adriatic attracts both divers and ordinary bathers. Moreover, besides the beaches in Montenegro, there is Boka Kotorska - a real fjord with rocky shores. The Bay of Kotor cuts land in the place where Montenegro is located, from the border with Croatia.
On the territory of the country there are more than 40 lakes, the largest and most famous is Skadarskoe. A small country managed to be in different geographical areas. And the Mediterranean climate of the coast contrasts with the continental mountainous areas, densely covered with forests, meadows and natural pastures. On the territory of Montenegro you can meet a quarter of the entire flora of Europe.
The plains are located around Skadar Lake, in the Zeta Valley. Here is nearby the largest city of Montenegro and its capital Podgorica, which was called Titograd in the time of the SFRY. Only this region of the country is adapted for agriculture.
Ecotourism lovers will certainly be attracted by the highlands of the country where national parks are located , and canyons in the rocks cut rivers. The Tara River Canyon reaches 1300 meters in depth, it is the largest canyon in Europe and the second largest in the world, it is second only to the Grand Canyon in Colorado. The Tara River is under the protection of UNESCO. Tourists rafting on its clear waters, getting an unforgettable experience.
So, tourists already know where Montenegro is. Last-minute tours here especially attract many, especially since the country does not require visas, there is not even a visa fee at airports. It is enough to choose a date, a suitable tour operator who will advise the best route at the best price.
If the final destination is Montenegro, the airports of this country offer different conditions of service with the help of numerous carriers. There are two international airports in the country - in Podgorica and Tivat. The latter is most popular with tourists traveling on a beach holiday. Montenegro Airlines makes regular flights to Russia (to Moscow and St. Petersburg), there are other options for arriving in Montenegro, including charters.