Behind the romantic-exotic name Montenegro is hidden a familiar Slavic soul - Montenegro. Small and friendly, this country enjoys constant popularity primarily among fans of budgetary and eco-friendly recreation. And its similarity with the Crimea (though sometimes not with the best sides of the peninsula, for example - its hotel base) and does make Montenegro native and cozy.
Montenegro is chosen unassuming (because the hotel infrastructure there is not yet developed well) tourists who appreciate vacation alone with nature. The trip to the country will be satisfied with lovers of peace and quiet, families with children and those who do not want to spend all their savings on vacation, then to suck their paw to the next salary: prices in Montenegro are quite democratic. In addition, a truly warm welcome awaits nudists in the country, for which special beaches and coastal complexes are equipped there.
The capital of the country is Podgorica. The main resorts of Montenegro: Hercegnovskaya Riviera, Budva Riviera, Ulcinska Riviera. Ski resorts: Zhabljak and Kolasin Full list of the cities of the country you can find on the city page and the resorts of Montenegro
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How to get there
There are two international airports in the country: in Podgorica and Tivat. Podgorica has direct flights from Montenegro Airlines from Moscow, Podgorica and Tivat fly by Transaero and many charters during the summer. Moreover, you can get to Moscow from the capital of Adria Airways and Austrian Airlines, but the cost of such tickets is sometimes "off scale."
In addition, there are regular flights of Aeroflot and JAT to Belgrade, Tivat or Podgorica, you can fly local airlines. You can fly to Dubrovnik (Croatia), then - transfer to Montenegro, but this requires a transit visa.
Belavia planes fly from Minsk to Podgorica and Tivat. From Almaty, you can fly to Podgorica and Tivat both directly (with Air Astana), and with docking in other countries - through Istanbul, Belgrade and Moscow. From Kiev to Tivat, in the summer, skies fly.
It is worthwhile to keep in mind that both airports are small, there are dutiful free meals, but there is no choice of cafes or restaurants, as well as an abundance of all kinds of services and services . What is there: ATM, press, rent-a-car office, small duty-free in the departure hall with perfume, cosmetics and alcohol
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How to get from the airport to the resort
What Podgorica, that Tivat, are equally well connected by public transport with the coast of the country. From Podgorica airport you can take a taxi to the bus station or railway station. train station in the city, or wait for a shuttle bus. After that by bus about an hour to get to Budva and the resorts around it. On the train it is more convenient to get to those who stayed at Bar, Sutomore or Ulcin, since the railway. the canvas is laid only to Bara.
From Tivat to get even easier, the airport is 5 minutes from the bus stop, where passengers are picked up by buses following the route Bar-Kotor. Along the way, they make stops in Budva, in Becici, and in Petrovac. The cost of travel is not high, for example, Tivat - Budva about 3 EUR, travel time is not more than an hour.
Visa
For citizens of Russia there is no need for a visa to Montenegro. More details about the specifics of entering the country can be found in the article "Monetary" and "borderline" recommendations in Montenegro
Customs
Unlimited amount of foreign currency can be imported and exported to the country, but it is desirable to declare large amounts at the entrance. It should be noted that border and customs procedures for citizens of the Russian Federation have been simplified as much as possible.
Montenegro can import and export 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, liter of strong alcoholic beverages and 2 liters of wine to duty free. The removal of objects and things of historical and artistic value is prohibited - without special permission
Useful telephone numbers
Embassy of Montenegro in Moscow: st. Mytnaya, 3, offices 23-25; tel .: (499) 230-18-65, 230-18-76, fax: (499) 230-18-86; website
Embassy of Russia in Podgorica: ul. Velise Mugose, 1; tel .: (20) 272-460; website
Police: 92, fire protection: 93, ambulance: 94, assistance on roads: 987
Codes of some cities: Podgorica - 20, Herceg Novi and Igalo - 31, Budva, Becici, Petrovac, Milocer and St. Stephen - 41, Bar, Sutomore, Ulcinj and Ada Bojana - 30.
Transport
Since almost all of Montenegro are mountains, the most convenient transportation here is buses or cars. But it should be remembered that in mountainous areas a trip can take longer than you used to drive, for example, 100 km. However, in view of the fact that the country is still small, it can be crossed all day long.
There is also a railway branch in the country, it goes from Podgorica south to Bar, to the north - to Belgrade (Serbia) and to Niksic. You will learn more about the movement through the territory of the country from the article "Transport in Montenegro."
Rent a car
To rent a car in Montenegro, you must be at least 21 years old, have a driving license and experience driving less than two years. And also leave a deposit of 100-300 EUR. The rental price starts from 30-40 EUR for the subcompacts, and ends 200 EUR per day for the 7-seat Land Cruiser Prado.
On the roads everyone is quite polite, so the dashing characters overtaking on narrow serpentine roads are rarely met . The allowed speed in the city is about 50 km / h, beyond it - up to 80 km / h, not counting special sites where special . signs are located . Many roads in the country are laid along very steep steep mountains, so it's worth to be especially attentive, do not drive, before sharp turns, if you do not see ahead of the school drain the road, it is better to slow down and give a light beep that can warn the oncoming car about your presence .
There will be no problems with refueling, they are often enough, the cost of gasoline in Europe is about 1, 2-1 , 5 EUR per liter. If you want to make a panoramic shot, you may have problems, because the concept of "roadside" in Montenegro clearly does not favor. However, in some places special panoramic platforms have been created, indicated in advance.
Parking in cities is mostly free, only in popular tourist centers, such as Kotor, one can face the problem of shortage of seats. In this case, look for a parking lot, you'll find a place there for sure.
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Climate
The climate in the country is moderately continental, in the mountains - Alpine, on the Adriatic coast - Mediterranean. In the central regions of the country it is always somewhat cooler than on the coast, and the influence of subalpine factors is noticeable. In the coastal region, the summer is usually long, hot and fairly dry, the winter is short and wet.
The swimming season in Montenegro begins in late April and lasts until the end of October. The sea temperature for seven months ranges from +20 ° C to +26 ° C. The best time to visit the country is from May to October. See also the weather forecast for the main resorts and major cities in Montenegro for the coming days
Safety of tourists
"Security services in Montenegro" will take care of the comfortable and peaceful stay of tourists in the territory of the country.
Beaches of Montenegro
General the length of the beaches in Montenegro is 73 km. All of them are very different: from fine sand in the south to artificial concrete platforms in the north-west coast. Artificial beaches are mainly in Tivat, Herceg Novi, Igalo and Bar. Almost all the beaches are located in secluded bays, hidden from wind and waves, between steep cliffs.
There are both very crowded beaches and secluded beaches, there are beaches for "textile workers" and for nudists, there are finally paid beaches and Free. Rental of umbrellas and sun beds will cost 5-8 EUR per day. Guests of four- and five-star hotels, as a rule, use them for free. More details about the beaches of Montenegro read in the article "The rules of beach rest in Montenegro."
Montenegro hotels
Only a few years ago the country's tourism industry began to develop after years of total stagnation. One of the most popular types of accommodation in Montenegro today is the "villas". The only drawback of this choice is location, as many of the villas are located 100 to 500 meters away from the sea.
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More about Montenegro hotels read in the article " Choosing a hotel in Montenegro. "
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Banks, exchange offices and tips
The National Bank operates Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 14: 00, commercial banks - from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00, Fridays - from 8:00 to 13:00. On Saturdays all banks are closed. In the center of Podgorica, as well as in the resort areas, many currency exchange offices are open on weekends.
Hotels and restaurants include a surcharge for service in the cost of the account. But still it is customary to give around 10% of tip in the district or simply to round off the account. Leaving "tea" on the table, as a rule, only our tourists, the rest always give them personally in hands, in gratitude receiving a sincere smile, a request to come again, or even a glass of raki as a gift.
Shopping and shopping
Supermarkets and other stores are open daily from 6:00 to 20:00, in tourist centers - up to 23 : 00. Some points are open on Sundays, there are 24-hour shops everywhere.
As souvenirs from Montenegro, you can bring T-shirts with resort symbols, plates, crafts from shells, a variety of wicker products from the vine - cinnamon, lari and even furniture . However, many conscious tourists prefer this local alcoholic beverages: wine, 45 ° "vine" or "Krunak" . The most popular wine in the country - "Vranac" (Vranac) - in the store can be found from about 8 EUR per bottle . Excellent quality , tart, fragrant, will become an ideal suven rum . In addition, you can buy smoked ham prosciutto, olive oil, icons and oils from Cetinje Monastery and Ostrog, souvenirs of marine subjects (mock-ups of ships, mini-rudders and lighthouses) .
As an original garment of Montenegro is brought national cap "cap" with a black edging and red crown. In addition, here you can find a large number of art objects of the Orthodox theme - icons, crosses, bowls, etc. It is worth paying attention to jewelery products: the prices are low, and the design is noteworthy - after all Italy is at hand.
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| View of Kotor Bay |
| Beach near the island of St. Stephen |
| Lake Skadar |
Kitchen
The cuisine of Montenegro is divided into three "schools": purely local, fish and Italian. Portions are simply huge. Montenegrin wines, although not widely known in international markets, are worthy of attention. "Business card" of local winemaking - tart Montenegrin "Vranac", as well as "Krstach", "Chardonnay" and "Sauvignon". The best quality strong drink is "Krunak" (grape vodka).
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Montenegro
Attentive and inquisitive tourist can find in Montenegro a lot of interesting sights. After a visit to Montenegro, everyone in the album will certainly have a photograph of St. Stephen's Island (the country's visiting card) and the Ostrog monastery. Beautiful views will be from the Boka-Kotor Bay, and from the observation deck of Kotor. Other ancient cities of Montenegro - Budva, Herceg Novi, Ulcinj or the former capital of Cetinje - are also generous to ancient buildings, churches and monasteries.
Be sure to visit the Skadar Lake, the largest and cleanest in the Balkans, with pelicans and rare fish, a karan. On small islands the complex of monasteries is 14-15 BB. - many of them are active and glad to the guests. At the top of the Lovcen mountain range is the mausoleum of Peter Negosh, the ruler and educator of Montenegro. You can get to Lovcen either during the tour (30-60 euros), or on a rented car (entry to the park 2 EUR per person), or by taxi from Cetinje.
Herceg Novi is one of the most famous resorts of the country, located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. The city was founded more than 1600 years ago, so there are many monuments of medieval architecture preserved there - the Forte Mare bastions, the Canli-Kula, the Spaniola, the fortresses of Mamula, Prevlaka, Arza, the famous monastery of Savina (1030), the church of St. Jeronimo, St. Anton, St. Franco and St. Leopold Mandika, as well as many colorful old houses.
Kotor is located between the coast of the Boka-Kotorska bay and the mountain Lovcen. Thanks to the abundance of historical monuments and perfectly preserved medieval structures, it is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here the most interesting are the cathedral of St. Trypun, numerous old fortifications, churches and palaces, and the Clock Tower (16th century).
In Montenegro, there are many holy places for Orthodox people. The most revered shrine is the Ostrog monastery, where the relics of St. Basil Ostrozhsky are preserved. To the relics of St. Tikhon you can kiss in Kotor, and in the monastery of Savin there is a miraculous icon of Savin. On the way between Budva and Bar there are 21 monasteries, most of which are operating.
Of natural wonders, one should pay attention to the canyon of the Tara River, the second longest in the world. Glacial lakes with the purest water and snow-capped peaks can be seen in the Durmitor National Park. Here is the famous Black Lake. More information on the natural beauties of the country can be found on the national parks page of Montenegro.
This Orthodox monastery, where the relics of St. .Vasily Ostrozhsky, is located not far from Danilovgrad .Carved into the rock high in the mountains (950 m above sea level), it became for the Black Sea the same as the Meteora - for Greece .From the outside it seems that the monastery is literally hanging in the air .It is believed that for a qualitative remission of sins the last few hundred meters to the monastery must be climbed on foot .Ostrog is the only Orthodox monastery in the world, which apart from Orthodox people, Catholics and Muslims also visit .Near the monastery there is also a source of holy water .
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- Visit the artificially created island of Bogoroditsk-Shkrpjela, where there is a unique church.
- Compare the domestic Mausoleum with the Montenegrin Mausoleum of Prince Peter Negosh, located on the top of the mountain Lovcen.
- To win once and for all the hunger in the gastronomic paradise of the village of Negushi, which became famous for its particularly aromatic cheeses and smoked pork hams. The abode of gluttons is located near the town of Cetinje.
Diving in Montenegro
Not to say that the divers stormed the Adriatic coast in crowds, but there are fans of the underwater world of Montenegro .In the water column of coastal waters, you can swim among reefs and corals, as well as explore several interesting races - the bottom of the World War II destroyer and the Austrian First Time warship, as well as two submarines, freight and freight ships .On the coast, there are many diving clubs, where you can get training, rent equipment and dive - both in the immediate vicinity of the shore, or go on a boat to the open sea .
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