Today we will look at a country with a beautiful and unusual name Montenegro. Where is that place? How will the country surprise its guests? This and more 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 better as Montenegro. Montenegro is the Italian name of the country, which is still often used in Western Europe.
What to do?
Most often people come to Montenegro for its famous beaches and the cleanest sea, which is absolutely transparent to a depth of several tens of meters. Almost the entire coast of Montenegro (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 to stay is very large.
It will be no less interesting to visit 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 declarednational park of the country. Its uniqueness is not only in size, but also in 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 have sheltered many Orthodox monasteries on their territory, which, combined with magnificent landscapes, delight the soul of everyone who has visited a state like Montenegro (Montenegro). Where is it? Skadar Lake is located 25 kilometers from Petrov, 15 kilometers from Podgorica.
Tara River Canyon
Montenegro has the deepest canyon in Europe, it is also the second deepest canyon 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 thing about this canyon is that many of its corners with interesting caves, plant and animal diversity have not yet been fully explored. Where is he located? The Tara River flows in the Durmitor mountain range in the north of the country.
Boka Torsky Bay
In fact, the Boka Tor Bay is the only fjord in the Mediterranean Sea that cuts almost 30 kilometers deep into the mainland; dozens of cities in the country are located on its picturesque shores. The tour of the Boka Tor Bay is one of the most colorful, the fjord is especially impressive during an evening boat trip along the numerous cities of Montenegro. Where is it? The bay is located in the western part of the country.
Cost of a boat tripis an average of 20-25 euros per person (subject to a trip with an excursion group).
Saint Stephen
One of the visiting cards of the country is the island of Sveti Stefan, 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 luxurious villas and hotels in the country are concentrated here. The most interesting thing is that the chic reconstruction of the interior did not affect the external medieval appearance of the buildings. Thus, the real 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 Sveti Stefan.
Cetinje
The city of Cetinje is the historical center of Montenegro. During the reign of Njegos, amazing buildings were built here: residences, churches, universities. Cetinje ranks first in the country in terms of the number of museums, as well as the palace of Nicholas and the monastery, where the relics of John the Baptist are kept. Where is the historical capital located? At the foot of Mount Lovcen, 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 for themselves: a private sector or a boarding house, a mini-hotel or a hotel. Montenegro differs from many European states in that privatehotels in terms of service are not inferior to elite hotels.
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 holidays in Montenegro.
Firstly, tourists are warned that when visiting the beach it is better to have special shoes with you to protect your feet from injury on the pebbles.
Secondly, the entrance to any beach is free. Sunbeds 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 as long as at least some of your things remain on it.
Third, it's better to stock up on mosquito repellents, which are especially annoying in the evenings.
Fourthly, tourists note the fact that almost every resident of Montenegro speaks Russian to some extent, almost all young people in the country speak English to a sufficient extent.
Fifthly, only those people who have sufficient driving experience should rent a car. The roads in Montenegro, although good, are quite difficult.
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 extensive beaches.
