Weather and leisure in Montenegro in winter

There is an opinion that it makes sense only to go to rest in European states during the warm season. However, winter in Montenegro can deliver no less joy than June in Paris or August in Bulgaria. The main thing is to know all the subtleties and nuances of such a holiday.

Winter is bad in one respect only: it is getting colder and not so cozy. But such a change in weather repels most ordinary tourists. And so you can get acquainted with the architecture, history, and partly the nature of the country is much better than in the hot season. These advantages fully justify the inability to lie on the beach. The Montenegrin climate is mild, and prices are lower with the onset of the cold season.

In the mountainous areas heavy snowfalls fall. For skiing these are almost perfect conditions. It is better only in the Alps and other recognized places. But prices there are much higher. Winter holidays in Montenegro become more pleasant thanks to the unique landscapes. Tearing away from the snow-capped mountains covered with dense spruce, from modest houses and other beauties is almost unreal.

Winter in Montenegro is not too severe - only on individual days, the air temperature drops to more than –10 degrees. More often, it ranges between –7 and +5 degrees Celsius. Sometimes on a sunny afternoon afternoon, the air can warm up to +12 degrees. Such weather in December is unattainable even in the warmest regions of Russia. But at the same time, it is also not so different from the conditions familiar to our people.

Fear gusty, cold wind is hardly worth it. Winter air in Montenegro is clean and fresh. It’s hard to find a safer environment in Europe. But we must take into account the peculiarities of the conditions in individual areas. Despite the very small size of Montenegro (less than the Kaliningrad region), the difference between them is very significant.

In Bar, the air temperature in December warms up to +11 degrees, in January even warmer - up to +12. In Budva, a stable thermometer shows an average of +11 degrees. Tivat differs in December with an air temperature of about +10, and in January - up to +11. For comparison, in Podgorica in these months the temperature is +9 and +10 degrees. The coldest Montenegrin city is Plevlya (–1 and +1 degrees Celsius, respectively).

Those who decide to go in for skiing should go to Durmitor. This area, located 150 km north of Podgorica, is considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. No wonder Durmitor was given the status of a national park. The resort area of ​​the park is located at an altitude of 1100 to 1700 m above sea level. The highest peak of Bobotov Cook reaches 2500 m.

In December - April, the snow cover in Durmitor is 1.2 m. In this resort, there are clear zones for beginner athletes and advanced slope explorers. Trails are equipped in full compliance with international standards. The center of the ski area of ​​Montenegro is the resort Zabljak.The city is well-equipped, without much difficulty you can live in a villa or in a modest hotel.

Ski season in Zabljak covers January - April. Right in the middle of the town are the slopes:

• Yavorovacha;
• Shtuots;
• Savin Kook (there is a funicular on it).

Zabljak can offer schools for skiers and snowboarders. It is not necessary to carry equipment, as it is rented.

Every year skiers come here to ride. from the mountain Belasitsa. Ski and toboggan runs prepared. There are ski lifts. For your information: you can easily combine active leisure in the mountains and fishing. It is enough to roll in a day, and to eat a dinner with your own hand-made catch - what could be more beautiful.

Now another ski center in Montenegro is developing rapidly - Bielasitsa-Ezerin. It is located just 9 km from Kolashin. The local slopes are so gentle that they do not pose any danger to minimally trained people. The two main routes may soon be replenished with new slopes ..

AT Kolasin go and lovers of cross-country skiing

Excursion leisure can be combined harmoniously with the same skiing. But in Montenegro there are quite a lot of sights to devote to the acquaintance with them the whole vacation. Among them stands out Cetinsky Monastery, located in the city of Cetinje.

If the inspection of temple architecture does not inspire or does not satisfy to the end, it is worth going up along the stepped path to Negushi. Then from the top of the mountain you can see the Bay of Kotor in the best angle.

The population of the village of Negushi is positive and welcomes tourists as their friends. Having reached this town, you will certainly have to try:

• kaymak;
• prshut;
• Montenegrin cheeses;
• dishes cooked in hearths;
• Medovina (which also has a healing effect).

Some extreme sports combine visiting Montenegro in winter with swimming in the waves of the Adriatic Sea. It only makes sense to do this for trained walruses. People unaccustomed to diving in cold water may even suffer.

The winter months in Montenegro allow travelers to improve their skills in owning snowmobiles, snowshoes, jeeps and even mountain bikes. You can combine business with pleasure by visiting spas. Rest will be more fun if you go to nightclubs. Some of them are located near the hotels in the ski centers. Returning to the excursion programs, it is necessary to mention the diversity of religious monuments that exist in almost every village.

Among them stand out:

• Ostrog monastery (Nikshich);
• Gospa od Škrpjela;
• Church of St. John (Budva);
• Church of the Resurrection and the Church of St. George (Podgorica).

Do not think that there are only religious monuments in Montenegro. This country also boasts a considerable number of museums. So, In Kotor there is a cat museum and a museum of the navy.

City museums in Perast and Budva prove to be quite attractive for lovers of local history. In Tivat works Navy Museum, which will appeal to all lovers of such subjects.

December Podgorica Nice for two big festivals.

During Days of Culture present prints and new trends in literature. Writers who are just beginning their careers demonstrate their achievements. Presented various books, including new works of various genres.

Artistic scene - It is a festival dedicated to cinema, theater and music. It lasts 14 days. Not only Montenegrins participate in the event, but also representatives of neighboring states.

At the same time in Virpazar townthat near Skadar Lake, is carried out festival Days of wine and bleak. For a few days, anyone can take part in tasting Montenegrin wines, grape varieties (including new breeding achievements). The festival goes solemnly: it is accompanied by concerts.

Montenegrins celebrate the New Year quite magnificently. Entertainment December 31 achieve the greatest scope in Budva and Kotor. On the main squares of the two cities are mounted concert venues.

From natural beauties worth a visit itself Skadar Lake. It is best to book a tour that is conducted by local residents. The program includes a survey of not only the main landscapes, but also sites where tourists rarely drop in. Arriving to the village of Komarno, sightseers will see from the inside, what was the house in Montenegro in the old days. They will be offered a ride on a boat along the mouth of the Crnojevic River. In the city of Bar is advised to visit the palace of King Nikola. From there it is worth going in the museum complex Old Bar.

The highlight of the museum's collection is the olive, whose age is over two thousand years. When visiting Ultsina it is advisable to first walk through the streets breathing old. Further, it is advisable for travelers to go to the beach, from where boats departing Ada Bojana island. If neither nature nor cultural sights are delightful, then you can go shopping.

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