Montenegro - where is this fabulous place?

Today we will look at the country with the beautiful and unusual name of Montenegro. Where is that place? How will the country surprise its guests? This and another will be discussed in the article.

Montenegro with Italian accent

Probably, after reading the name of the country, you are thinking: 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 of the country, which is still often used in Western Europe.

Things to do?

Most often in Montenegro come for its famous beaches and clean 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 for recreation is very large.

No less interesting is the visit to the natural and cultural monuments that this country is famous for. Let's see what makes Montenegro interesting.

Skadar Lake

This is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, the territory of which is declared the national 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 on its shores there are about 270 species of birds, some of them are listed in the Red Book. The rocky shores of the lake sheltered many Orthodox monasteries in their territory, which, combined with magnificent landscapes, delight the soul of everyone who visited such a state as Montenegro (Montenegro). Where is it? Skadar Lake is located 25 kilometers from Petrov, 15 kilometers from Podgorica.

Canyon of the Tara River

In Montenegro is the deepest canyon in Europe, it also ranks second in depth in the world (after the Grand Canyon, located in the US). The depth of the canyon of the river Tara reaches a mark of 1300 meters. It is listed in UNESCO. The most interesting in this canyon is that many of its corners with interesting caves, plant and animal diversity have not been fully explored. Where is he located? The Tara River flows in the Durmitor mountain range in the north of the country.

Gulf of Boca-Torsky

In fact, Boka-Torsky Bay is the only fjord of the Mediterranean Sea, which cuts into the interior of the mainland for almost 30 kilometers, on its picturesque banks there are dozens of cities in the country. Tour of the Boka-Torsky Bay is one of the most colorful, especially impressive fjord during the evening walk on a boat along the numerous 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 a trip with an excursion group).

Saint Stefan

One of the visiting cards of the country is the island of St. Stefan, a photograph of which is placed on many souvenirs and postcards of Montenegro. Since 1957, the entire island, which at that time was a fishing village, was turned into a hotel, at the moment the most expensive and luxurious villas and hotels of the country are concentrated here. The most interesting thing is that the chic interior reconstruction did not affect the external medieval appearance of the buildings. Thus, here is preserved the true spirit of the past centuries, combined with the most modern equipment, which 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 Negosh, delightful buildings were built here: residences, churches, universities. Cetinje occupies the first place in the country by the number of museums, also here is the palace of Nicholas and the monastery, where the relics of John the Baptist are kept. Where is the historical capital? At the foot of the mountain Lovcen, about 50 kilometers from the capital of the country Podgorica and from Tivat airport.

Where to stay?

In the country there is a housing of any category, everyone chooses a convenient option for themselves: private sector or boarding house, mini hotel or hotel. Montenegro from many European countries is different in that private hotels on the level of service are not inferior to elite hotels.

Accommodation in the private sector includes many options: from a small room in the apartment to luxury apartments and luxury villas.

Reviews

A lot of useful and interesting information can be gleaned from studying written about the rest in Montenegro reviews.

First, tourists warn that to visit the beach it is better to have special shoes with them to protect your feet from injuries on the pebbles.

Secondly, the entrance to any beach is free. Sun beds and umbrellas on the beaches are paid (an average of 10 to 20 euros for a set of umbrella and two sun loungers), but you can sunbathe on a towel for free. Lounger is paid for in an unusual system: it will be assigned to you until there is at least one of your things left on it.

Thirdly, it is better to stock up funds from mosquitoes, which especially vex a lot in the evenings.

Fourthly, tourists note the fact that almost every resident of Montenegro is fluent in the Russian language, English is well-known to almost all the youth of the country.

Fifth, a car should be rented only for those people who have sufficient driving experience. The roads to Montenegro, though good, but quite complex.

Travel to Montenegro will be equally interesting and saturated at any time of year, but most tourists come here in summer for the beautiful nature of the country, the cleanest sea and vast beaches.