Today we will consider a country with a beautiful and unusual name Montenegro. Where's the place? How will the country surprise its guests? This and another will be discussed in the article.
Montenegro with an Italian accent
Probably, after reading the name of the country, you thought: what is Montenegro? Where is it? Until recently, this country was part of Yugoslavia, today it is an independent, rapidly developing state, which we know more as Montenegro. Montenegro is the Italian name for the country, which is still often used in Western Europe.
Things to do?
Most often they come to Montenegro for the sake of its famous beaches and the cleanest sea, which is absolutely transparent to a depth of several tens of meters. Almost the entire Montenegro coast (which is about 73 km) is divided into beaches: large and small, public, private, wild and nudist, sandy, concrete and pebble - the choice of places for recreation is very large.
No less interesting will be a visit to the natural and cultural monuments that this country is famous for. Consider why Montenegro is interesting.
Skadar Lake
This is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, the territory of which is declared a national park of the country. Its uniqueness is not only in size, but also in its amazing flora and fauna: more than 30 species of fish swim in the waters of the lake, and about 270 species of birds live on its shores, some of which are listed in the Red Book. The rocky shores of the lake sheltered many Orthodox monasteries on its territory, which, combined with magnificent landscapes, delight the soul of everyone who has visited such a state as Montenegro (Montenegro). Where is it? Skadar Lake is located 25 kilometers from the town of Petrov, 15 kilometers from Podgorica.
Tara River Canyon
Montenegro has the deepest canyon in Europe, it also ranks second in depth in the world (after the Grand Canyon, located in the USA). The depth of the canyon of the Tara River reaches 1300 meters. It is listed by UNESCO. The most interesting in this canyon - many of its corners with interesting caves, plant and animal diversity are still not fully understood. Where is he located? The Tara River flows in the Durmitor massif in the north of the country.
Boka Torsky Bay
In fact, the Boka Tor Gulf is the only fjord of the Mediterranean Sea that cuts into the mainland for almost 30 kilometers; dozens of cities of the country are located on its picturesque shores. A tour of the Boca Tor Bay is one of the most colorful, the fjord is especially impressive during an evening boat trip along the many cities of Montenegro. Where is it? The bay is located in the western part of the country.
The cost of a boat trip is on average 20-25 euros per person (subject to travel with an excursion group).
Saint stephen
One of the visiting cards of the country is the island of St. Stephen, whose photograph is placed on many souvenirs and postcards of Montenegro. Since 1957, the entire island, on which at that time there was a fishing village, was turned into a hotel, at the moment the most expensive and fashionable villas and hotels of the country are concentrated here. The most interesting thing is that the chic reconstruction of the interior did not affect the appearance of the medieval buildings. Thus, the true spirit of past centuries has been preserved here, combined with the most modern equipment that is possible in Montenegro. Where is it? 10 kilometers from the city of Budva, in the village of St. Stephen.
Cetinje
The city of Cetinje is the historical center of Montenegro. During the reign of Negosh, amazing buildings were built here: residences, churches, universities. Cetinje takes the first place in the country in the number of museums, also here is the palace of Nicholas and the monastery, where the relics of John the Baptist are stored. Where is the historical capital located? At the foot of Lovcen Mountain, about 50 kilometers from the country's capital Podgorica and from Tivat Airport.
Where to stay?
The country has housing of any category, everyone chooses a convenient option: a private sector or a boarding house, a mini-hotel or a hotel. Montenegro differs from many European countries in that private hotels are not inferior to luxury hotels in terms of service.
Private accommodation includes many options: from a small room in an apartment to luxury apartments and luxury villas.
Reviews
A lot of useful and interesting information can be gleaned by studying reviews written about the rest in Montenegro.
Firstly, tourists warn that for visiting the beach it is better to have special shoes with you to protect your feet from injuries on pebbles.
Secondly, admission to any beach is free. Sun beds and umbrellas on the beaches are paid (on average from 10 to 20 euros for a set of an umbrella and two sun loungers), but you can sunbathe on a towel for free. The sunbed is paid according to an unusual system: it will be assigned to you until at least one of your things remains on it.
Thirdly, it is better to stock up on mosquito repellents, which are especially annoying in the evenings.
Fourth, tourists note the fact that almost every citizen of Montenegro, to one degree or another, speaks the Russian language, and almost all the youth of the country speak sufficient English.
Fifth, renting a car is worth it only to those people who have sufficient driving experience. The roads to Montenegro, although good, are rather complicated.
Traveling to Montenegro will be equally interesting and eventful at any time of the year, but most often tourists come here in the summer for the beautiful nature of the country, the cleanest sea and vast beaches.