There are quiet villages with sandy beaches, small green towns with cultural monuments, as well as large tourist metropolises.
There is no other country that can match Montenegro in terms of the density of tourist centers per square meter. This small Southeastern European country on the Adriatic Sea is a well-deserved tourist favorite. There are many reasons for this: it has wonderful sandy beaches, a crystal-clear transparent sea, and unique monuments of history and culture. Vacation in Montenegro, or as Montenegro is also called, offers something for every taste - quiet villages with sandy beaches, small green towns with cultural monuments, as well as large tourist metropolises.
The most famous resorts in Montenegro are Budva and Kotor. Prices here are above the national average. Popular Budva is on the Budva Riviera, as are the less popular resorts of Becici, Rafailovici, Petrovac, and Sveti Stefan. The famous Kotor and Herceg Novi, as well as the almost unknown Tivat, are located in the Bay of Kotor, where tourists are attracted by the warm sea.
Most Popular Resorts in Montenegro
Hospitable Budva for an Active Vacation
This resort is perfect for young people and those who prefer active vacations. The town is drenched in flowers and greenery, the beaches are sprinkled with luxurious moored yachts. Budva is noisy both day and night.
Beaches
Budva is a well-deserved success due to its sandy beaches (Mogren is the most famous) and well-developed tourist infrastructure.
Excursions
The resort offers a large number of daily excursions in the Old Town area; several flights depart from Budva on tourist routes throughout Montenegro.
Entertainment
Budva's hospitality is manifested in numerous souvenir stores, cozy cafes and restaurants, fun discos and casinos, sports fields and tennis courts for lovers of outdoor activities.
Unique Kotor - UNESCO Heritage
Kotor has a complex history: at different periods of its existence, it was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian, Roman, and Italian empires. This is reflected in the architecture of this ancient city - its narrow, narrow streets are reminiscent of Italian streets. Kotor is a UNESCO heritage site, so the streets are kept perfectly clean even in high season.
The city has a disadvantage for tourists: due to the large number of marinas, the sea is quite dirty. Most of the beaches in Kotor are rocky. In addition, it is extremely hot in summer.
Kotor's attractions are a must-see:
the fortress of St. Ivan (John),
Napoleon's theater,
Saint Tryphon's Cathedral,
the churches of St. Luke, St. Anne, and St. Mary,
the fortress wall (it is considered the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China).
Montenegro Resorts with Rocky Beaches
Montenegro's predominantly non-sandy beaches are popular among tourists:
Herceg Novi is a great resort for shopping
The greenest and most flowery of Montenegro's cities. Prices here are lower than the national average, and there are a lot of Italian goods in the stores, making shopping in Herceg Novi excellent. The disadvantage is the meager excursion programs, although there is something to see in the city. There is the Regional Museum, which dates back to the 17th century.
Perast is an ideal place for a vacation with children
A small town with a population of only three hundred people for a quiet family vacation. There are hardly any excursions here, and prices are much higher than the national average. Perast was once home to pirates, so the town will appeal to fans of adventure stories. On the small square of Perast, there are 17 palaces and 16 churches.
Tivat is a favorite relaxation spot for locals
The youngest resort, popular with Montenegrins. Tourists usually visit Tivat only when arriving and departing - it is home to the country's largest airport and the maritime pier of Porto Montenegro. Prices in the city are below the national average. The city center is exclusively rocky beaches, but there are many good sandy ones on its outskirts.
Bar is the country's business center
One of the sunniest cities in Europe. Bar is the business center and the largest seaport, so it is not popular for tourists. You can come here for shopping: there are a lot of Italian goods in the stores, and the prices are average for Montenegro.
There is a lot to see in the city from sightseeing: it is famous for its fortress Stari Bar, there is a museum of the same name, covering an area of four hectares, as well as the museum "Topolica" - once the summer residence of the king, built in the nineteenth century.
Sandy Resorts in Montenegro
The popular Montenegro resorts with sandy beaches are: Cetinje, Ulcinj, Becici, Rafailovici, Petrovac, Milocer, Sutomore, Przno, Ada Bojana, Dobrota.
Perfect Relaxation on the Beach in Becici and Rafailovichi
Bečići and Rafailovići are best suited for lovers of a typical beach vacation. These two small, similar towns have minimal attractions. Each of the resorts can be visited on foot in a day, but the local beaches are called the best beaches in Europe.
Becici
There are plenty of bars, cafes, and restaurants serving gourmet seafood. There are plenty of discos, so it's a great option for youthful vacations.
Rafailovichi
The resort differs from Becici only in that it is developing more rapidly. Ten years ago, the resort was an unknown fishing village. Bečići was already popular at that time.
Cetinje - The Ancient Capital of Montenegro with Perfect Sandy Beaches
For those tourists who associate a seaside vacation exclusively with sandy beaches, as well as walking through picturesque places, Cetinje is ideal. It is the ancient capital of Montenegro, named after the small river Cetinje, which divides the town almost in half.
Cetinje is washed by the Adriatic Sea on one side. There are many sandy beaches, convenient for family vacations, with water slightly muddy from the sand. On the other side of the town is protected by the Lovcen mountain range, the base of the local national park. There you can go rock climbing and paragliding.
Because of its unique geographical position, the climate in Cetinje is humid, warm, and windless.
Ulcinj - A Resort with Unique Black Sand
Ulcinj, the southernmost resort of Montenegro, is also famous for its high-quality sandy beaches. It is located near the Balkans and borders with Albania. The town is famous for its black healing sand, which cures rheumatism, female infertility, and other ailments. People come here for the typical beach relaxation, recovery at the sea, as well as an interesting cultural program.
The air temperature in Ulcinj is slightly above the national average. In addition, it is a rather expensive resort.
Excursions in Ulcinj are sure to include:
Upper Ulcinj or the upper town or Citadel,
Was once the prison for the author of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes;
the palazzo of Venice
a tribute to Ulcinj's Italian past;
Balsic Tower
the home of many philosophers of both the Ottoman Empire and Montenegro;
Historical Museum
used at various times as a Catholic church or as a mosque.
Perfect Vacation on the Island of St. Stephen
Sveti Stefan or St. Stephen's Island is ideal for tourists who value privacy and can't stand "savages". It is a closed elite resort, entry to which is forbidden to anyone who is not staying in local hotels. An exception is allowed only once a year - on August 28 - on the national holiday of Montenegro - the day of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary. Sveti Stefan is mostly frequented by celebrities and millionaires, with prices well above the national average.
