Kotor Old Town
Region: Kotor
Cultural heritage
Medieval fortress city built at bay's head. UNESCO World Heritage.
Tourism in Montenegro
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Durmitor National Park
Region: Northwestern Zabljak area
Nature
National park with limestone mountains reaching 2500m and glacial lakes.
Lovćen National Park
Region: Near Cetinje
Nature / Culture
Symbol of "black mountain" with national poet Njegoš mausoleum towering on summit.
Lake Skadar National Park
Region: Southern Albanian border
Nature
Balkans' largest lake. Paradise for waterfowl including pelicans.
Ostrog Monastery
Region: Cliff east of Niksic
Religious heritage
17th century Orthodox monastery embedded in vertical rock face.
Budva Old Town
Region: Budva
Cultural heritage
Adriatic fortress city. Popular as beach resort in summer.
Biogradska Gora National Park
Region: North-central
Nature
Biosphere reserve protecting one of Europe's finest virgin beech forests.
Sveti Stefan Island
Region: Budva coast
Modern architecture / Resort
Small island converting fortified fishing village into luxury resort hotel.
Bay of Kotor Cruise
Region: Bay of Kotor
Nature / Experience
Spectacular boat route touring "Adriatic's deepest fjord."
Cetinje Royal Palace Museum
Region: Cetinje
Cultural heritage
Central facility of national museum complex utilizing 19th century royal palace.
Suggested itineraries
Adriatic Coast Highlights 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Kotor Old Town, Budva, Sveti Stefan Island
Classic course enjoying coastal World Heritage and resorts in short time.
World Heritage and Mountain National Parks 5 Days
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Durmitor National Park, Tara Canyon zipline, Lovćen, Kotor
For active types enjoying balanced natural heritage of mountains and sea.
Balkan Circuit Montenegro 7 Days
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Lake Skadar cruise, Ostrog Monastery pilgrimage, Podgorica Old Town walk
One-week deep dive model convenient for combinations with neighboring countries.
Travel tips
- Coastal areas very crowded in summer, arrange accommodations early.
- Mountain areas have large day-night temperature differences, warm clothing essential.
- Local bus network developed, can save transportation costs.
- Official taxis, confirm roof light and meter display.
- Drinking water mostly safe but portable purification bottles convenient in mountains.
- Euro payment makes currency exchange simpler than neighboring countries.
- Credit cards widespread in urban areas but small-amount cash also needed.
- SIM cards cheaper at city telecom company stores than airport.
- Beaches have strong sunlight, use high SPF sunscreen.
- Monasteries require clothing covering sleeves and knees.
- Kotor Old Town has many cobblestone slopes, non-slip shoes preferable.
- Mountain road driving watch for livestock crossings, careful speed.