A tourist visiting the Balkans for the first time may wonder where Montenegro is. 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 Jadran - the Adriatic Sea. And now, after the introduction of a visa regime with Russia by Croatia, Montenegro becomes even more attractive for Russian tourists, as the country maintains visa-free entry for citizens of the Russian Federation.
Where Montenegro is located, there is everything that can satisfy the most diverse needs of the traveler. The country borders with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia. And if you can get to Croatia only with a visa, then all other countries are also visa-free for Russians, so you can expand the geography of your trips while relaxing in Montenegro.
Although this small country with a poeticThe name Montenegro leaves an unforgettable impression, and not only among beach lovers. 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, in addition to the beaches in Montenegro, there is Boka Kotorska - a real fjord with rocky shores. The Bay of Kotor cuts the land in the place where Montenegro is located, from the side of the border with Croatia.
There are more than 40 lakes on the territory of the country, the largest and most famous is Skadar. A small country managed to be in different geographical zones. And the Mediterranean climate of the coast contrasts with the continental highlands, densely covered with forests, meadows and natural pastures. On the territory of Montenegro, you can find a quarter of the entire flora of Europe.
The flat areas are located around Lake Skadar, in the valley of the Zeta River. Nearby is the largest city of Montenegro and its capital, Podgorica, which was called Titograd during the times of the SFRY. Only this region of the country is suitable for agriculture.
Fans of ecotourism will certainly be attracted by the highlands of the country, where there are national parks, rivers cut canyons in the rocks. The Tara River Canyon reaches 1300 meters deep, it is the largest canyon in Europe and the second largest in the world, second only to the Grand Canyon in Colorado. The Tara River is under the protection of UNESCO. Tourists raft on its purest waters, getting an unforgettable experience.
So, tourists already know well 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. The country has two international airports - in Podgorica and Tivat. The latter is most popular with tourists heading for a beach holiday. Regular flights to Russia (to Moscow and St. Petersburg) are operated by Montenegro Airlines, there are other options for arriving in Montenegro, including charters.
