Summary
Montenegro is a Balkan country with a great climate and lots of natural wonders to enjoy. The capital, Podgorica has a population of less than 200,000. From medieval buildings packed full of character to tranquil beach resorts and invigorating national parks, a multi-centre holiday to Montenegro is a real eye-opener.
As well as the capital city, we’d recommend visiting Kotor and Budva. Kotor is situated in a pretty bay with surrounding mountains and has many ancient religious buildings to admire. Meanwhile in Budva, beaches and boat trips are the order of the day.
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Description
Podgorica has six rivers running through it, with the Moraca being the largest of these. It’s an up-and-coming city in terms of tourism and one of the big advantages of this is the fact that it’s still completely unspoilt and has natural beauty all around it. There are lots of bridges offering great vantage points and while you’re there, make sure you sample some of the delicious Montenegrin wine.
Podgorica is only around 20 minutes from Skadar Lake National Park. The lake itself is the largest anywhere in Southern Europe and has an island with a gorgeous medieval monastery. The lake and surrounding area is thought to be home to around 270 species of bird and over 50 varieties of fish. As well as ornithology and fishing, you can swim in the lake or just soak up the sun’s rays from its shores.
Kotor
Whether you’re hiking in the peaceful mountains around the Montenegrin town of Kotor, are visiting its islands or strolling through its winding streets enjoying the air from the Adriatic, you’ll be sure of a memorable time.
In Kotor you can enjoy Montenegro as nature intended without a care in the world. The town has a small population of less than 15,000 and many of its buildings date back centuries. It is a popular stop-off point for many cruise ships and it’s easy to see why. Kotor Cathedral in particular is a prominent building that finds its way on to many Instagram feeds.
Budva
With a combination of busy and remote beaches, Budva lights up this part of Montenegro by the Adriatic Sea. It also has a quaint old town and a nightlife that extends your day in Budva well into the small hours.
If you fancy a little bit of island hopping, then why not pop to Hawaii (or Sveti Nikola Island to give it its proper name). Here you’ll find wild deer roaming around, unforgettable sunsets and lovely views back over the water to Budva. Despite its nickname, the beaches on the island are rocky rather than sandy, but it still makes for a terrific day trip.
If you’re travelling with kids, there’s a waterpark in Budva with all you’d expect, where they can play safely in the Montenegrin sunshine while you take a break or join in the fun yourself.
Wherever you end up on your multi-centre holiday to Montenegro, you’ll find it to be a refreshing and relaxing experience you’ll want to repeat.
