List of attractions Tivat

A decade ago, Tivat was a completely unremarkable city, but it took a little time, and this region of Montenegro simply changed. From the gray dull place he became one of the tourist centers of the country.

Tivat was named after the illustrious Queen of Illyria - she ruled Teuta, a small part of Montenegro. In 229 BC. er the queen was attacked by Roman troops and fled from the well-planned fertile lands near Lake Skadar to lands in the Bay of Kotor. It was there that her summer residence was later built.

The city today has a high tourist attraction, and here's why.

• Less than 5 km from Tivat is a major international airport.

• Tivat is very conveniently located - just a quarter of an hour from the ancient city of Kotor, half an hour away is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Budva, and it will take no more than 20 minutes to get from Tivat to the sandy beaches of the Lustica peninsula.

• The city has developed infrastructure - there are many cafes and restaurants with national cuisine, there are large paid and free parking, free Wi-Fi.

• The city is small and compact - if you wish, you can easily get around on foot, so tourists do not need to rent a car to explore all its attractions.

• In Tivat, visitors are offered plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, especially diving is common. It is no coincidence that many hotels have their own centers for experienced divers - they can dive into the waters of the Adriatic at any moment. In addition, the city has several cycling trails, and for lovers of sea walks a mini-cruise along the coastal bay is offered.

• On the coast of Tivat there are several beaches recognized as one of the most luxurious and comfortable in Montenegro. In general, there are about 17 of them, and this is not counting private recreation areas and small bays, which are not particularly landscaped, but this does not make them less popular. Perhaps the only drawback of rest in this city is the hum of airplanes taking off and landing several times a day. The airport is located very close, and the planes are clearly visible and audible.

The climate in Tivat is ideal for tourists - mild in autumn and winter, and warm, but not exhausting in summer. From June to September, the air temperature in the daytime it rises to 26-29 degrees, at night it is a little cool - the temperature of the thermometer is kept at + 15-17 degrees.

In winter, the temperature rarely drops below zero, during the day the sun heats the air to 13-15 degrees. There is little precipitation, but their maximum peak is in November, as well as December and January - so these months are not in great demand among visitors to Montenegro.

If you have very little time to visit Tivat, then first of all you should pay attention to the beautiful bays of the town. The most popular among visitors is the modern marina for expensive yachts. Porto Montenegro, the only yacht complex on the Adriatic coast. Initially, he was conceived as a small town, which is why you can find here five-star hotel Regent Hotel & Residences, a sports complex, a large number of museums and good restaurantsbesides, there is everything you need for servicing yachts: repair shops, small workshops, boathouses and, of course, refueling.

On the territory of this mini-city relies known throughout the country. Maritime Heritage MuseumHis collections tell about the victorious history of the Adriatic Sea and show all the best traditions of the coastal regions of Montenegro. The exhibition samples have over 30 exhibits, here you can find submarines made in Yugoslavia, Austro-Hungarian shipping equipment, various industrial machines, and even the diary of Xenia Montenegro's princess.

The walls of the unique complex are decorated with paintings by Salvador Dali, Kulis, and also Roy Lichtenstein. Near the entrance to the museum is located a pair of submarines, raised from the bottom and restored.

Through Porto Montenegro, a cozy embankment leaves, with which tourists enjoy amazingly beautiful views of the Tivat Bay. Along the promenade you can go to Kalimaniya Bay, where you can see a huge number of small boats belonging to local fishermen - here you can feel the whole national flavor and originality of this unique land.

By the way, on the way you can look into well-maintained city park, which is located near the marina - This is a cozy place where residents love to walk with their children. People call this park CapitolIt was established in 1892. In those years, Montenegro was under the yoke of Austria-Hungary, it was here that the famous General Maximilian von Stern ordered to bring plants from all over the world where there were only civilian and military vessels.

However, the description of the attractions of Tivat does not end there. Let us dwell on the review of the most popular places for tourists in this small town.

In ancient times, this palace belonged to the Buch family - they were famous diplomats at the royal court. The history of the building has more than five centuries, at one time it was considered truly luxurious. The architectural ensemble includes a dwelling house, a defensive tower, a small church, as well as farm buildings.

The whole area is surrounded by a stone fence. Unfortunately, the original form of the palace could not be preserved to this day - as a result of the earthquake that occurred in Montenegro, it was partially destroyed and was subjected to subsequent restoration and reconstruction.

Saint Sava is considered one of the most beloved and revered saints in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Born in the family of Prince Stephen, he, while still a young man, took the veil. For a long life Sawa traveled a lot, often visited Russia, as well as Jerusalem. Due to his exceptional diplomatic gift, he did a lot to stop the devastating civil wars in his country.

After the death of Stephen in 1594, the Turkish vizier ordered to burn his relics on the high mountain of Vracar, but the fame of him remained in the hearts of people and was passed on from generation to generation.

This building, erected in the style of the Gothic Renaissance, is a true example of a medieval noble nest. Initially, the house belonged to the famous family in Bisanti in Montenegro, but in 1744 it was bought by Antoine Verona. Unfortunately, today the publication is abandoned, but, nevertheless, does not lose its spirit and historical value.

For tourists, various carnivals, which are held in Tivat, are of particular interest. Thus, in the first decade of February, the traditional masquerade in Montenegro takes place here, in May, residents and guests of the city celebrate Youth Day, in late spring a gastronomic festival opens its doors, during which absolutely everyone can try dishes made from an unusual plant, which is considered one of edible varieties of dandelion.

At the end of July and the first half of August, the resort hosts performances famous Mediterranean theater Purgatori. In addition, in the summer days there is a mini-olympiad in the national game “bochanyu” - this is a local kind of game in the towns.

In November, Tivat receives visitors as part of the Days of Culture - exhibitions, theater performances, various performances and concerts are held during the celebration.

Not far from Tivat there are many interesting places that are certainly worth a visit.

Mount Vrmac located on a small peninsula, we can say that Tivat lies right at the foot of this rock. The mountain will appeal to lovers of active sports and hiking in the relict pine forest, while walking from the viewing platforms offer breathtaking views. Actually, the entire peninsula of Vrmatz is an ideal place for hiking and trekking. It is no coincidence that residents call this place a natural paradise on earth, there are more than 20 walking routes, there are several steep bike tracks.

Selyanovo - a small resort village, many consider it one of the parts of Tivat, however, local residents say the opposite. However, the administrative status does not matter. The only thing that is important for tourists is the unusual beauty of the sandy beach, spread out on an incredibly beautiful cape with a high lighthouse.

Lower Lastva located right behind Selyanovo, there are also several beaches here, however, they lose to the recreation areas in Selyanovo by their beauty and livability - the fact is that the beaches here are mostly concrete. But visitors can enjoy the view of the small Venetian houses and other remnants of the region’s former luxury. In fact, Lower Lastva is considered an open-air monument, and therefore all hiking trails pass through this mountainous area.

Mountain Lastva - Another tiny village, located at the very top of Mount Vrmac, 300 meters above sea level. From the coast to the village is a steep path with a length of about 3 km. People live in Mountainous Lastva since time immemorial, but in the middle of the last century almost all of them moved down, so today there are only a few people engaged in the cultivation of grapes and olives. Montenegrin environmentalists strive to popularize the place, and, despite the fact that the village is almost completely abandoned, flows of tourists rush here, as before.

Kalardovo - This is one of the most comfortable beaches in Tivat. The place is located in a cozy bay, the coast is mostly sandy, the entrance to the water is gently sloping, so the place is especially popular with guests of the city with children.

Tivat Solila - the famous Montenegrin nature reserve, which is only two kilometers from the airport. The most beautiful and amazing birds live in it - here you can find pink flamingos, as well as cormorants and other exotic birds. The area is rather swampy, therefore, for the convenience of visitors, pedestrian areas and bicycle paths are equipped, and several viewing platforms are also equipped.

Monastery archipelago consists of three small islands, in previous years they entirely belonged to the church, and all the buildings on them were of an exclusively religious nature. During the construction of socialism, in Yugoslavia, religion was separated from the state, and was considered contrary to the communist ideology.

Island of Flowers actually has a much more prosaic name - Prevlaka. Actually, it is difficult to call it an island, as it connects with the mainland by a small isthmus. In previous years, the terrain was abundant in vegetation, however, over time, the flowers here were diminished, and the composition of the inhabitants changed significantly - the Yugoslav military came here, who built resorts.

A little later, refugees from Bosnia settled here - as a result, nothing remained of the former beauty of the flowering gardens. Of the historical monuments can only be identified dilapidated church and the ruins of the hotel known in its time.

St. Mark's Island located right behind the Island of Flowers. During the existence of Yugoslavia, there was a large eco-territory with a hotel in the form of a bungalow and a large recreation area. But during the collapse of the country, all environmental projects were forgotten, and the island was plunged into ruin. Nowadays, all property is purchased by one of the largest corporations in the country, and active work is underway to reconstruct the area.

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