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MONTENEGRO
  General information
Capital Podgorica
Currency € (EUR)
Area 13,812 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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The Map of Montenegro
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Weather and when to go to Montenegro
Climate of Montenegro, called also The pearl of the Mediterranean, situated in the south of the Adriatic has an inland mild continental character. The Montenegrin coast has a Mediterranean climate, much like the coastal regions of the nearby lying countries and is characterized by the long, hot and dry summer and short, mild and rainy winter.
In winter, an average temperature is about 9°C. Summer in Montenegro has a typical extraordinary length of the sunshine (2500 hours a year), a high number of the sunny days and a low cloud amount. The temperatures in the summer months may reach even 38 °C. It is because of the mountain chain which for the most parts climb shortly next to the coast and it is providing perfect protection against the unfavourable influences for weather on the coast. Due to this natural wall, climate affects sea temperatures, ranging from 10-12°C in winter to 25-28°C in summer. During the winter the average temperature at Montenegro coast is mostly between 8-14 ºC and during the summer between 25-32ºC.
The best period to visit Montenegro are the months between May and September.
Not only seaside gives beautiful time and eye-catching resorts as Budva, perfect for relax. Also inland can provide it´s treasures. Clean countryside with typical scenery or Durmitor Mountains can be the right place for hiking or winter activities. Durmitor is paradise for mountaineers and nature lovers.
Top places of interest and picks
Podgorica
a capital city of Montenegro
Millennium bridge - a new bridge over the Morača river with an impressive design.
Old Turkish town - locally called Stara Varos. You can admire many mosques and old clock tower, narrow streets with a specific atmosphere.
St. George's church - built in 10th century
Morača river canyon
Morača river canyon - is located near the city Podgorica
Kotor
Kotor ha amazing surrounding of high mountains. The medieval centre with walls, narrows streets and historical buildings is written on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Do not miss to see the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon from the 12th century.
Meteon
Meteon (known also as Medun) - ruins of a fortress from 3rd century B.C.
Cetinje
The old capital city of Montenegro
Monastery of Cetinje from 12th century
Durmitor National Park
Do not miss to pass Tara Gorge (known also as Tara River Canyon), the deepest gorge of Europe, the longest canyon in Montenegro. The National Park Tara is amazing place thanks to water. There is a huge number od waterfalls and cascades. The quality of water is really high. Tara belongs to the ecological biosphere reservations of the world.
The popular adrenaline activity is rafting. The river has many rapids. The Tara River Canyon is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Durmitor is a mountain and also the name of a Durmitor NP in Montenegro. The altitude is 2,522 meters (Bobotov Kuk).
Biogradska Gora National Park
Hardly to express the beauty of Biogradska Gora National Park. At first it is an untouched forest. There are mountain slopes, glacial lakes, five at an altitude above 1,800 meters and one located near the entrance to the park. The nearest lake is Biogradsko Lake. Biogradska Gora NP is a popular place for walking and mountaineering.
Skadar Lake National Park
Skadar Lake is a lake on the border of Montenegro with Albania. It is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula. It is an amazing area for birdwatching. You can watch pelicans and many other species.
Lovcen National Park
The attraction of the Lovcen National Park is the monument on the peak Jezerski Vrh. This monument is mausoleum of poet Njegos.
Manastir Ostrog
Monastery Ostrog is a important pilgrim place of Montenegro. This monastery is built in the rock mountain and looks very enchanting.
The most popular holiday resorts in Montenegro
Budva is the most favourite holiday resort in Montenegro. You can admire beautiful sandy beach. The advantage of the city Budva is the pitoresque historical centre and nice promenade leading to the harbour.
Ulcinj is a quite small town, but it is very popular as one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coastline. Tourists like the sunny beaches and a clear Adriatic sea.
Sveti Stefan (in English Saint Steven) is unique as a luxury seaside resort built on an island. Every year is visited by famous people. This resort has a specific atmosphere thanks to narrow streets, old churches, pleasant restaurants and bars as well as beautiful sandy beaches.
Perast is a nice city with a unique baroque buildings. There are amazing palaces and churches.
Trip plan
1 day
Budva
Sveti Stefan
1 day
Kotor
Lake Skadar
1 day
Kotor
Lovcen National Park
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