Decouvre Montenegro

Pourquoi visiter

• The Bay of Kotor, a spectacular Mediterranean fjord listed by UNESCO.
• A concentrate of landscapes: Adriatic beaches, canyons and the peaks of Durmitor National Park, all less than two hours' drive away.
• Preserved Venetian old towns like Kotor, Perast and Budva.
• Among the best value for money in Europe for a Mediterranean coast.

Quand partir

May-June and September for a warm sea and lively cities but without the crowds and heat of July-August.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Stroll through Kotor's fortified old town and climb up to the San Giovanni fortress
2. 2Sail the Bay of Kotor and visit the islet of Our Lady of the Rocks at Perast
3. 3Swimming and going out in Budva, then admiring the island-hotel of Sveti Stefan
4. 4Hiking around the Black Lake and Bobotov Kuk in Durmitor National Park
5. 5Follow the Tara Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, by rafting or via the Đurđevića bridge
6. 6Explore Lake Skadar by boat, the largest lake in the Balkans and a bird reserve

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Cheap, frequent intercity buses between the coastal towns and Podgorica; a rental car is ideal for Durmitor and the north. No dense rail network (scenic Bar–Podgorica–Belgrade line).

Gastronomie

• Njeguški pršut and mountain cheese
• Fish and seafood from the Adriatic
• Ćevapi and Balkan grills
• Vranac red wine and rakija

Securite

Very safe, violent crime almost nonexistent. Watch your belongings in the crowds of Kotor and Budva and stay careful on winding mountain roads.