Holidays in Montenegro

Montenegro Holidays - Destination Profile

Montenegro is a Balkan country with a west side stretched along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Elsewhere, she shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania. She benefits from a Mediterranean climate, having hot, dry summers extending into the autumn months, and comparatively cold winters. Though a relatively small country, Montenegro holidays will satisfy a diversity of interests and have much to offer the curious traveller, from medieval buildings, exotic trees and plants, to friendly locals and traditional towns where quaint cafes can be found. Though not so well known as her neighbour Croatia, where tourism is burgeoning, trips here are nonetheless equally impressive, and still unusual enough to impress your friends with your sense of adventure.

The resort of Becici has a stunning beach with a huge stretch of coarse golden sand backed by imposing mountains. Once an old fishing village, the resort has flourished into a holiday hub with a number of lively cafes to choose from. The charming old town of Budva is a short stroll away where a lively night scene complements Becici's chilled-out, relaxing evening atmosphere.

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Holidays in Montenegro - Things to see

Budva City: Budva is one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic Coast (more than 2000 years old) and the Mediterranean city is encircled by medieval city walls.

Kotor: The bustling port of Kotor is filled with historical architecture and sights providing a glimpse into ancient Montenegro. The picturesque old city with its Venetian architecture has a lot to discover including the clock tower built in the 17th century, museums and 12th century Cathedral of St Tiphun.

Ostrop Monastery: This glorious monastery is a sight to behold, located above the Bjelopavlic valley and carved into the rocks is truly amazing. The upper monastery is a magnificent sight and is dedicated to Vavedenje of Holy Mary.

Lovcen Mountain Mausoleum: The mountain of Lovcen overlooks the city of Kotor. This mountainous region is significant for Montenegrin people and stands as a symbol of national identity. The peaks named Stirovnik and Jezerski vrh is where the mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, one of the greatest poets, philosophers and statesmen of Montenegro, is located.

Things to do on a Holiday in Montenegro

Walking / Hiking: Hiking and walking holidays in Montenegro are extremely popular with walks for all abilities. The Durmitor National Park is a stunning area to explore with its glacial landscapes and high peaks.

Kayaking: White water rafting and kayaking on the Tara river is must for adrenalin junkies, the river has the second deepest canyon in the world.

Watersports: The 170 mile coastline washed by warm sees is a haven for many watersports, the winds create perfect conditions for windsurfing.

Fun Excursions During Montenegro Holidays

Make your holidays to Montenegro extra special and book one of our wonderful excursions, we have a range of excursions that have been carefully selected to cater for everyone's interests. Some of our most popular excursions are:-

Montenegro Tour: Admire the scenery of Montenegro own fjord look-alike. Fantastic vistas and great opportunity for photography. From the mountain tops take 'bird¿s eye' view photos of the great fjord below. Visit the city of residence of former Montenegrin kings. Learn about great Montenegrin history.

Dubrovnik: Tour of Dubrovnik ancient sights. Hear the tales of the past and learn about present life. See this magnificent city, walk the stone paved streets and admire the masterpieces of stone masonry. Have a holiday within the holiday! Definitely a must whilst on holiday in Montenegro!

Tara River Rafting: Fabulous action packed day with ample amazing scenery. Great cliffs of the canyon, small rapids and virgin forests just await to be snapped up by your camera. Truly amazing experience!

Skadar Lake: Making a natural border between 3 countries and being under UNESCO protection as natural site of rare value and beauty, the lake has for years attracted many visitors from all over the world. Great scenery en route, colour contrasts around the lake and lots of interesting legends are order of this day.

Folklore Evening: Learn about the country through food, dance and national costumes. Let your hair down and enjoy it the Montenegrin way ¿ good food, wine, song and dance.

Fish Picnic: Relax on leisurely cruise and top up the sun tan. Enjoy a simple lunch of grilled fish washed down with local wine. Admire the coastline and islands from a different angle and take a dip in warm Adriatic sea.

Jeep Safari: Perfect day to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of tall Montenegrin mountains, tranquil green fields and floral scented valleys. Have fun along the way and enjoy the 4WD off the beaten track.

For further information and to secure your place on all the above excursions, see your Olympic representative in the resort. The best time to book would be at the Welcome Get Together on the day after arrival.

Eating/Drinking During Montenegro Holidays

The seafood is amazing, along with delicious cheeses and fantastic local wines. You could sample 'Rakija', a very strong plum spirit - one sip at a time! Traditional coastal cuisine includes smoked carp and Kastradina (dried mutton). For those with a sweet tooth, try donuts dipped in honey.

For nightlife during your Montenegro holidays head to Budva where there are a variety of bars and clubs. The bars are generally open until 1am and then people move onto the clubs, arguably the best club in Budva is the newly built "Tracadero".

Getting Around on Montenegro Holidays

Train: Travelling by train during your Montenegro holidays is the cheapest was to travel from north to south. However the quality of service is not as high as more developed countries.

Bus: Possibly the easiest way of getting around during your Montenegro holidays. The buses are frequent during the summer months and relatively reliable. Ticket prices are very reasonable but please bear in mind local buses do not have air conditioning and smoking is quite common.

Car: Hiring a car whilst taking Montenegro holidays is an interesting experience because there are no real motorways and all roads are 2 lanes and not up to British standards. Most roads are quite curvy and bend round the mountains and the speed limit is 70km/h and 80km/h on the open roads. It is necessary to have your headlights on whilst driving, even during the day!!!

Montenegro Holidays Shopping

Locally made lace and wooden items provide a wonderful memento of your stay. The charming shops are full of interesting artefact's for you to discover.

Holidays in Montenegro - Beaches

Montenegro offers some beautiful coarse sandy or pebbly beaches. The coastline stretches a long way, so you are guaranteed to find a beautiful spot to relax in tranquil surroundings.

Weather and climate information

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Montenegro	16	20	25	28	28	24	16
London	14	17	20	21	21	17	15
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Montenegro	7	8	10	11	11	8	6
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

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