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Spotlight on… Montenegro

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By Kelly Mills


Where mountains meet the sea, Montenegro is a jewel of the Adriatic coast. With picturesque towns, the beautiful bay of Kotor and an abundance of natural beauty, there is good reason as to why Montenegro is growing in popularity.

Where?

Montenegro is located just south of Croatia on the Adriatic coast. There are many ways to access this beautiful country with options to fly into Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, Tivat or even Dubrovnik in Croatia. Montenegro works perfectly as a standalone trip; however, the option to incorporate Croatia creates endless possibilities.


 

St George Island, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
St George Island, Bay of Kotor

What to expect?

The coastline is the main appeal for visiting Montenegro. You can expect small historical towns sat beside the calm waters of the bay with impressive mountain backdrops, creating a picture-perfect setting. You will find Montenegrin cuisine to taste, and yacht filled marinas to observe. Travelling inland there is a diverse landscape with mountains, valleys, and landmarks to explore. The capital, Podgorica, offers a blend of old and new while Durmitor National Park showcases towering peaks and blue lakes.


 


 

Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Durmitor National Park

What to do?

Along the coast there are several charming old towns that are worth visiting. Budva old town offers beaches, narrow cobbled streets and scenic views from the old city walls whilst Sveti Stefan, one of Montenegro’s most iconic landmarks, provides excellent Instagram opportunities of the old fishing village.


In the stunning UNESCO Bay of Kotor you will find further picturesque towns and villages including bustling Kotor Old Town and upmarket Tivat. From here, there are a choice of day trips including to Cetinje, Montenegro’s former capital, Lovcen National Park and the untouched Lake Skadar.


Further inland, experience a host of adventure activities in the stunning Dinaric Alps, with Durmitor National Park showcasing excellent hiking and kayaking.


 

Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Sveti Stefan

Where to stay?

We offer a host of hotels in Montenegro, from charming boutiques and luxurious resorts.


For more inspiration, take a look at our Montenegro Holidays pages.


 

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Bay of Kotor
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Written by Kelly Mills

Kelly works as a Contract Analyst in our Kensington head office. Kelly has worked at Trailfinders since 2019 and has travelled to 25 countries. Her favourite destinations include Tanzania, Madeira and Peru.

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