Montenegro, the pearl of the Mediterranean, unique in many
ways, is situated in the south of the Adriatic. Nowhere else can you find, so
much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers, and
gorgeous mountains in such a compact area as in Montenegro. In the morning you
can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of
Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Montenegro
cannot leave you indifferent.
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Not only an excellent choice for holidays, Montenegro has
many other remarkable characteristics: history, culture, tradition, good
weather conditions, clean air, beautiful nature, the blue Adriatic Sea....
Everyone should visit Montenegro. This little country combines features of both
the Balkans and the Mediterranean, near Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy and
Albania. Despite its small size, Montenegro offers great diversity and abundant
natural beauty. Don't forget to take your camera to capture the dream-like
grandeur of every view in Montenegro. You won't need to stage your photos; just
click and capture the most beautiful photos from your holidays in your album.
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Montenegro is certainly one of the most interesting spots in
the world. Even though it covers only 14,000 km2 and has about 670,000
citizens, its contribution to the cultural heritage of the world is impressive,
considering its size.... Montenegro is a southern European and Mediterranean
country. It is one of the most southern European states, adjacent to the
southern Adriatic Sea. About 500 km from Rome; 1,500 km from Paris, and Berlin;
and about 2,000 km west from Moscow; Montenegro lies on the Balkan Peninsula in
the very heart of Europe.
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(Montenegro) – Visiting pearl of the Mediterranean |
Top 5 must visit
places in Montenegro
1. DURMITOR - NATIONAL PARK
There is 4 National Parks in Montenegro, but one of them
attract many tourist, because of amazing nature beauty. This is National Park
Durmitor. On the North part of Montenegro, Durmitor represent untouched nature,
with many attractions and possibilities for active tourism.
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(Montenegro) - Durmitor - National Park |
Hiking, Biking, Mountaineering, Walking, Swimming, Skiing,
Bungee Jumping, Rafting, ... are only part of the activities in which you can
enjoy in Durmitor. Domestic food and specialties are also part of offer in
which you will enjoy the fresh evenings.
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(Montenegro) - Durmitor - National Park |
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(Montenegro) - Durmitor - National Park |
2. Tivat - Porto Montenegro
Borne out of the vision of its chief investor, Canadian
businessman Peter Munk, Porto Montenegro
‟s
state-of-the-art marina utilises the existing infrastructure of the former
Yugoslav naval facility upon which it is built. It will feature 630
berths for yachts, including the largest superyachts, and will provide the
highest level of service and amenities for vessels of all sizes – including
nearby dry-dock and repair facilities. In addition, the development will create
a vibrant coastal community of waterfront residences, hotels and restaurants,
shopping, water sports and leisure facilities.
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(Montenegro) - Tivat - Porto Montenegro |
But this is just a part of the story – the rest is the
destination itself. Porto Montenegro lies within one of the world
‟s most idyllic nautical playgrounds: the Bay of Kotor. A UNESCO
World Heritage site, the Bay of Kotor is Europe
‟s
southernmost fjord and the largest natural harbour in the eastern
Mediterranean.
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(Montenegro) - Tivat - Porto Montenegro |
"Yachts are getting bigger and bigger and people are
complaining that they can't find proper berths for them. That's no problem in
Tivat. It used to cater to warships." Peter Munk, Chief Investor, Porto
Montenegro.
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(Montenegro) - Tivat - Porto Montenegro |
Tivat and Porto Montenegro will provide high level tourism
service, and you will for sure enjoy in NEW "Monaco" on the
Mediterranean.
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(Montenegro) - Tivat - Porto Montenegro |
3. Perast - Boka Bay
Perast is one of the most beautiful little places in Boka
Bay, few kilometers from Kotor. Perast is a wonderful old town, with wonderful
old architecture. You will enjoy in many old churchs, but one of the biggest
attraction is for sure : Our Lady of the Rock (Gospa od Skrpjela), little
island in Boka Bay, with amazing church and museum. Every few minutes, there is
small taxi boats that will take you to this unforgettable place.
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(Montenegro) - Perast - Boka Bay |
Many small restarurants on the Perast coast will offer you
great fish specialities. This is for sure, one of the TOP places in this part
of Europe. You will enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of the southernmost
fjord - Bay of Kotor. Amazing mountains that surround the bay, the old
architecture, the smell of the sea, ... Perast is MUST visit place for every
tourist who visit Montenegro.
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(Montenegro) - Perast - Boka Bay |
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(Montenegro) - Perast - Boka Bay |
4. Skadarsko / Skadar Lake - NATIONAL PARK
Skadar/Scadar/Scutari Lake is located in the so called
Zeta-Skadar valley that partly belongs to the municipality of the city of Bar
and partly to the municipality of the city of Podgorica. Indescribable and in
many ways unique, with the size of 391km2, it is the larges lake on the Balkan
Peninsula. Driving through the newly build Sozina tunnel, the lake is only a
short 20 minute drive away from the Adriatic Sea. The river Bojana creates a
connection between Skadar/Scadar/Scutari Lake and the Adriatic Sea though a
large mountain massive that separates the two. Two thirds of the lake belongs
to Montenegro, while one third belongs to the Republic of Albania. The
Montenegrin part of the lake, at a size of 40000 hectares, was declared a
National Park in 1983.
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(Montenegro) - Skadar Lake |
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(Montenegro) - Skadar Lake |
5. Sveti Stefan - Budva
One of the most famous and prestigious places in Montenegro
– Sveti Stefan (St Stephen) is located only 15 minutes drive from Budva. Sveti
Stefan is certainly one of the tourist icons of Montenegro. It's no wonder,
when you visit this beautiful place you'll immediately feel why Sophia Loren,
Sylvester Stallone, Queen Elizabeth II and many other celebrities, just chose
Sveti Stefan for your favorite place to vacation.
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(Montenegro) - Sveti Stefan - Budva |
It's
a place that will take your breath away.
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(Montenegro Travel, Visit Montenegro)